Clinician (SATS East)

POSITION SUMMARY

South Coast Community Services offers competitive compensation, growth opportunities, diverse client populations, clinical autonomy, and a supportive team environment. Clinicians will provide comprehensive mental health services, develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans, and collaborate with external agencies.

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 evidence-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.
• Skilfully 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

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Understanding of the child welfare system and child development principles.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and therapeutic approaches for high-risk youth.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, remain organized, and manage multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field required. 1+ years’ experience in report writing, assessment/diagnostic skills, group and family therapy skills.
• Licensure, Registration, Certification: PsyD/PhD/LCSW/LMFT preferred. If not licensed, active registration with the California BBS or Board of Psychology as Registered Psychologist.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to drive a motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and frequently long distances 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.

Salary Range

• Tier I: Masters Degree with less than 1500 hours $71,640 - $74,280
• Tier II: Masters Degree with 1500 Hours completed $76,920 - $79,600
• Tier III: Licensed $85,280 - $87,960
• Tier IV: 2 + years post-license $90,640 - $93,320