The Clinician provides comprehensive mental health services to students, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional and behavioral issues. This role involves delivering individual and group rehab, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, and working collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other school staff to support students' well-being and academic success. The Clinician plays a critical role in promoting a safe and supportive school environment, addressing students' mental health needs, and fostering their overall development.

Qualifications:
1. Clinician Trainee - Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with major in social work, psychology, behavior analysis, or other related degree required.
2. Clinician I - Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or other related degree required. These degrees must be license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC).
3. BBS registration, licenses, credentials or like certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable
4. One year of experience working with children preferred.
5. Knowledge of community resources preferred.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
7. Bilingual preferred.
8. A valid California driver's license is required of staff who have regular driving duties and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency's insurance company.
Essential Job Functions:

Certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable.
Physical capability to restrain children, lift over 20 pounds, and engage in physical activity including various sports, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc.
Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct clinical services to clients.
Utilize program specific screening tools, providing admission assessment and treatment planning for clients.
Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
Collaborate with program staff, referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
Effectively navigate and utilize all required electronic health records (EHR).
Effectively communicate with clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to teach life domain skills and adhere to principles of normalization.
Participate in scheduled peer review.
Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide.
Effectively use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques for crisis prevention and/or
Be available to milieu staff in regard to answering question and dealing with crises.

Summary:
We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for Clinicians in our Merced Office who are ready to make a difference in the lives of others!
Why Sierra Vista?
Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services offers:
• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical dental vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.