Clinical Therapist I

Scope of Responsibility

Handles cases as assigned, performs intakes, interviews and collects information from clients, identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops a therapeutic or treatment plan.

Runs therapy groups for children & families, plans and administers therapeutic treatment within accepted professional guidelines, makes home visits and counsels clients with accepted methods to assist clients.

Consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Wellnest peers or other specialists and timely completes required progress notes and paperwork.

Mets or exceeds productivity and timely expectations.

Other duties may be assigned in this program that provides services 24 hours a week.

Essential Functions

• Provides trauma-informed psychotherapy groups, family therapy, and collateral sessions.
• Performs intakes & assessments in order to determine need for services as well as treatment plan.
• Works flexible and non-traditional hours on a regular basis.
• Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies therapeutic or treatment plans.
• Facilitates attachment and supports children’s early developmental processes with parents or caregivers in their homes, school, community, or onsite at the organization.
• Collaborates and cooperates with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their families.
• Advocates for parents and children when making outside referrals for services.
• Ensures the timely completion of documentation including progress notes using an Electronic Health Record System.
• Provides field-based services to high risk clients.
• Mets or exceeds service delivery requirements.
• Represents the company at community services, funder events and events related to outreach for clients and supporters of the organization.
• Participates in trainings and meetings as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) and clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling.
• Training directly related to children and child counseling is preferred (applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered).
• In keeping with policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice.
• A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is preferred.
• Current registration with licensing board is required.

Conditions of Employment

• Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company.
• Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business.
• Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage.
• In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.
• Employee must agree to Wellnest's Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment.