Mental Health Clinician - Community Forward SF

Position:          Mental Health Clinician I/ II

Program:        Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS)

Location: 205 13th St., San Francisco

Reports To:     Deputy Director of Clinical Services

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt, Union

Wage:$35.00/hour (I), $40.00/hour (II)

Are you interested in providing community mental health services to those in need? We are a small, dedicated team of Clinical Supervisors, Clinicians, Case Managers, and Harm Reduction Specialists,  seeking to add a compassionate, committed, and driven person to our team! The ideal candidate is passionate about community mental health work and strives to make a difference in the lives of those who are marginalized, underserved, and most in need. 

The Clinician role is a unique blend of therapist/counselor (80%) and case manager (20%). The ideal candidate for the position has a significant capacity for compassion for others as well as an established practice of self-care and healthy boundaries. The Clinician I role is well-suited for practicum students who are seeking to collect hours in a community mental health setting. The Clinician II role is appropriate for a Master’s level graduate who is registered with the BBS and collecting single adult hours towards licensure. The current position available is in our new Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS) program. In this role, you will provide mental health, behavioral health, and individual and group support to clients in permanent supportive housing who are living independently and may be struggling to do so in healthy ways. You will work closely with your teammates, including case managers and harm reduction specialists, to provide trauma-responsive wrap-around care for your clients. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

• Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
• Maintain a client caseload of 12-15 clients for FT, 6-8 for PT
• Meet billing expectations for monthly Units of Service (UOS) as outlined in the following:
  • Full Time: Mode 15 = 2,350 min/mo & Mode 45 = 1,290 min/mo
  • Part-Time: Mode 15 = 1,175 min/mo & Mode 45 = 645 min/mo
• Facilitate group therapy on topics appropriate to client needs & demographics.
• Complete assessments under the supervision of the with clinical supervisor(s).
• Conduct consultation with clinical staff regarding diagnoses and assessments.
• Develop and update client treatment plans.
• Act as Officer of the Day as assigned; consult with supervisor about case presentation and assignments.
• Present formal case formulations to the team.
• Submit documentation and notes independently while consulting with supervisor(s) as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely client charts.
• Participate in care coordination and clinical supervision sessions.
• Assist with new client orientation.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures; attend training and meeting attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration and assigned intern/associate number with either Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) in the State of California.
• Registration with regulating Board in good standing.
• Must meet MediCal Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist requirements: Master’s degree plus two (2) years experience in a mental health setting, Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years experience in a mental health setting, or Associate’s degree plus six (6)  years experience in a mental health setting
• Proficient in documentation, utilizing strong clinical language skills.
• Must have an understanding of the interconnection between complex medical conditions, substance use disorder, and mental health disorders.
• Good computer skills in MS Office and G-Suite applications and the ability to work in a networked computer environment.
• Bicultural, bilingual Spanish speaking or other SF Threshold Language strongly preferred
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• TB clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 7 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to express empathy and caring in the context of professional relationships. 
• Ability to engage with others in a positive, friendly, energetic and helping manner. 
• Knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods and community resources.
• Ability to effectively de-escalate conflict
• Knowledge of homelessness, trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, substance use disorder and recovery, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, mental health disorders, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA communities, and systems of oppression.
• Ability to work sensitively with individuals from diverse cultures, languages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Strong self-awareness and commitment to personal praxis
• California ADP Certification.
• Knowledge and familiarity with San Francisco billing databases (i.e. EPIC).
• Experience working with at-risk client populations.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Medi-Cal.

Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.  Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job.  Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability. CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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