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DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Clinician is responsible for overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan. Attends Child and Family Team meetings and treatment team meetings. Completes assessments, Client Treatment Plan and reports as required by county and state Medi-cal/Medicaid requirements. This position reports to the Head of Service/Clinical Director at designated site.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides individual, family and group therapy as indicated by program needs.
Develops and oversees the completion of treatment on an individual, family and group basis. Services include: clinical assessment, service planning, individual, group, family and milieu therapies, counseling, case management, record keeping and service coordination with a multi-disciplinary team.
Develops expertise in differential assessment, treatment readiness and change model, and motivational interviewing.
Documents and assesses the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the objectives and goals of the Needs and Services Plan.
Participates in Child and Family Team meetings.
Documents all therapy and contacts with clients and other service providers.
Maintains clients’ clinical files in a timely and orderly fashion.
Provides crisis intervention as needed. Ensures documentation is completed.
Transports clients for therapeutic services when needed.
Prepares monthly progress notes, staffing reports, plans and discharge summaries.
Provides clinical supervision to staff and interns.
Provides oversight of skill groups.
Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and clients at all times.
Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and clients when needed.
Models and ensures all program norms are upheld without compromise.
Acts as a positive role model and mentor for both staff and clients.
Treats others with respect, confronts negative behavior and supports confrontations.
Completes required reports and documentation in a timely manner, provides management with required reports and advises of any problematic situations.
Complies with and implements the Rite of Passage Policies and Procedures as detailed in the appropriate manuals/handbooks.
Ensures the highest standards are maintained to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and to ensure the program remains in compliance with agency licensing and Rite of Passage policies and procedures.
Assists with the correction of deficiencies and quality improvement efforts.
Participates in collaborative review team meetings and attends and participates in all other required meetings.
Commits to attending all training and staff development classes in order to ensure sufficient hours of training on an annual basis. Notifies supervisor if annual training hours are deficient.
Other duties as assigned, verbally or in written form to meet the needs of the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be master’s level mental health professionals and maintain current BBS or Board of Psychology waiver, registration or licensure.
One year of prior experience working in a residential setting for children/NMD, their families and/or the Juvenile Justice/Child Welfare System.
Must meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State Driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.
Ability to utilize resources available to complete assigned projects.
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with the possibility of a varied schedule.
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
Ability to provide exemplary customer service to all employees and outside constituents.
Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a multi-task environment.
Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.
Proficient in the use of computers and associated software.
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. For over 30 years, we have developed and operated a continuum of programs based on the needs of youth and our placing agencies. With our emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive therapeutic approach, our organization is highly respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Rite of Passage has locations across the nation! We are an organization that has a long, proud history of improving the lives of youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youth have entered and completed our programs. Rite of Passage has built its reputation on running life changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community and valuing the contributions of its staff.Our employees are dedicated, passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change. Join our qualified team and become a part of something great. Becoming a member of the Rite of Passage team is more than just a job, but an opportunity to create a meaningful career within a mission driven company.QualificationsBehaviorsPreferredThought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MotivationsPreferredPeer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
EducationPreferredMasters or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
