Clinical Assessor

The Clinical Assessor provides therapeutic and prevention services to clients and families; includes case management, education, de-stigmatization of mental health issues, and crisis intervention. Demonstrate high legal and ethical standards and operate from a culturally competent and strengths based approach. 

The Clinical Assessor will fulfill productivity requirements, comply with all documentation standards, and participate in an on-call rotation. This position will be responsible for facilitating small support and psychoeducational groups. If necessary, the Clinical Assessor is responsible for coordinating Mental Health services and Link and Consultation services in a manner to ensure follow-through on court ordered service plan, IEP Mental Health Plans, or development of a plan for families that are referred. 

The Clinical Assessor will also coordinate the overall care and transition of clients within our programs or to a community partner should it be necessary and serves as a support and case manager to provide screening and assist in linking services needed by members served and their family and by centralizing this coordination, we are able to eliminate the risk of clients being overlooked, experiencing unnecessary delays, or receiving inadequate services. The Clinical Assessor Client Care Coordinator must be able to offer a level of sophisticated centralized oversight between programs, other SCCS teams, and outside agencies.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education/Experience

1. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

1. PsyD/PhD/LCSW/LMFT preferred. If not licensed, active registration with the California BBS or Board of Psychology as Registered Psychologist.
2. Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
3. Completion of CPR/First Aid within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize a trauma-informed approach when working with children and their families.
• Provide individual and/or family therapy, formulate diagnoses and complete clinical assessments and treatment plans. 
• Acquire and apply up-to date knowledge of evidenced based interventions and methodologies.
• Administer measures such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 and utilize results to inform treatment. 
• Utilize Whole Person Care model when treatment planning to maximize client empowerment.  
• Comply with all HIPAA and SCCS confidentiality standards. 
• Adhere to all relevant standards and regulations for productivity, timeliness, and documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with outside agencies to ensure clients’ treatment goals are met and in compliance with court-orders. 
• Attend all required meetings, such as Children and Family Team meetings. 
• Effectively collaborate with the program’s multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and cohesive care. 
• Skillfully manage crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques as appropriate. 
• Clinicians will have the opportunity to provide psychotherapy to commercially insured clients for an additional stipend through South Coast’s Hope Healing Connection Program. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook and able to navigate electronic health records systems. 
• Office operation and administration experience preferred. 
• Experience with Medi-Cal billing preferred. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remain organized and manage multiple tasks at once. 
• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances (one hour or more) to ensure safe transport to client settings and to safely transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Senses of vision, hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle, to visualize threats in the environment or risks to clients, and to operate safely in the field.
• Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk while in route to and during family visits.
• Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings

Salary Range:

Clinician Tier I: Masters Degree with less then 1500 hours

$71,640 - $74,280

Clinician Tier II: Masters Degree with 1500 Hours completed

$76,920 - $79,600

Clinician Tier III: Licensed   

$85,280 - $87,960

Clinician Tier IV : 2 + years post License 

$90,640 - $93,320