Clinician I

Hours: 40 hours per week. Clinic hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; and Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Choice between a traditional 5 day/8-hour work week or 9/80 biweekly schedule.

Pay Rate: $34.00 to $36.00 per hour

Education: Master’s degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

Licensure: Licensed, license-eligible or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year; flexible summer and holiday schedule to take time off during school breaks
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans

As a Clinician I, you will:

• Provide therapeutic interventions to clients and/or members of clients’ families in a collaborative and professional manner in individual, group and family modalities.
• Conduct collateral interviews as indicated with all identified partners, i.e., school, social services, probation and other treatment providers to support service plan objectives.
• Provide crisis intervention for clients and their families; and maintain all required documentation.
• Provide community-based services as needed by the families (schools, homes, community centers, churches, or where the family/clients feel most comfortable).
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and develops and updates client service plans.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance in a public mental setting
• Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery principles, wrap-around models, and evidence-based practices
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with the County Electronic Health Record (EHR) system writing assessments preferred
• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, proof of insurance, and personal vehicle are required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
• Able to pass criminal/background clearance.

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Douglas Young Youth and Family Services is a children/youth outpatient program which provides services to the Central/North Central regions of San Diego County. We provide a range of services including crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, medication support, rehabilitation, case management and drug and alcohol services while incorporating the family systems and wrap-around approach.

We provide mental health services to children and youth with Medi-Cal as well as those who are uninsured and underinsured. Services are provided in English and several threshold languages, using medical care, education, and family resources as appropriate.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer