Clinical Assessor

About the role

The Clinical Assessor provides therapeutic and prevention services to clients and families, including case management, education, de-stigmatization of mental health issues, and crisis intervention. This position facilitates small support and psychoeducational groups, coordinates Mental Health services, and ensures follow-through on court-ordered service plans, IEP Mental Health Plans, or family plans. The role involves centralized oversight between programs, teams, and outside agencies to eliminate risks of clients being overlooked or receiving inadequate services.

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 evidence-based interventions and methodologies.
• Administer measures such as the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 and utilize results to inform treatment.
• Utilize the 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 required meetings, such as Children and Family Team meetings.
• Collaborate with the program’s multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and cohesive care.
• Skillfully manage crisis situations and utilize de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Provide psychotherapy to commercially insured clients for an additional stipend through South Coast’s Hope Healing Connection Program.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required.
• PsyD/PhD/LCSW/LMFT preferred. If not licensed, active registration with the California BBS or Board of Psychology as Registered Psychologist.
• Valid CA driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Completion of CPR/First Aid within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook; ability to navigate electronic health records systems.
• 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 part of a multidisciplinary team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and for long distances (one hour or more) to transport clients to appointments as needed.
• Senses of vision, hearing, and smell sufficient to operate a motor vehicle safely and assess environmental risks.
• Occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights), and walk during family visits.
• Regularly required to sit and use a computer in office settings.

Pay

• Clinician Tier I: Master’s Degree with less than 1,500 hours: $71,640 - $74,280
• Clinician Tier II: Master’s Degree with 1,500 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

Salary range: $71,640 - $93,320/yearly.