$1,000 Sign on Incentive ($2,500 if Bi-lingual) and up to $5,000 relocation assistance

CommuniCare Health Centers is a network of Federally Qualified Health Centers raising the bar for comprehensive quality healthcare. CCHCs mission is to offer access to patient-centered healthcare, regardless of ones ability to pay. The Behavioral Health Clinician for Youth Services provides individual, and family therapy to clients and their families. Our culture is anchored in our belief that everyone has right to compassionate, respectful, and responsive services. We value the right to receive healthcare regardless of ability to pay and we offer a healthcare home where social justice, resilience, and compassion guide our efforts.

CommuniCare encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, indigenous, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQI, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, as well as those who have experienced the criminal justice system. CommuniCare Health Centers provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.

About us:

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and have been providing care to Yolo County residents since 1972. Like other community health centers, we provide care to anyone that walks through our doors and are located in all major cities within Yolo County (Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento) and provide services throughout Yolo County. The community health center movement was born out of the civil rights movement in the 1960s with the mission to provide healthcare in communities where there are few or no options for care. Our mission is rooted in the philosophy that health care is a right, not a privilege. We serve and provide care for those disproportionally impacted by social determinants of health.

PAY RATE:

• The pay range for this position is:
  • ASW/AMFT/APCC: $66,560/yr-$68,640/yr.
  • LCSW/LMFT/LPCC: $78,936/yr.-$95,000/yr.
  • Starting pay within this range will vary depending on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• May be eligible for annual 2% + 0-2% merit-based pay adjustment (0-4%).

OUR BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance: Kaiser, Sutter Health Plus, Wester Health Advantage
• Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Plan (before-tax savings plans)
• Employee Assistance
• Retirement 403b (including match)
• Robust PTO, Floating Holiday, Emergency Sick Time, & Paid Holidays

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• We are an eligible NHSC (National Health Service Core) approved loan repayment site and are proud to have a HPSA score of 20.
• Yearly $500 CEU credit and licensure fees paid by organization as it relates to the job
• Professional training and/or conference/travel fees paid by organization
• Resilience/ professional development support opportunities, including but not limited to: Licensed clinical consultation group, group team meetings, Persons of Color Coalition and specialized clinical consultation group for those providing services in Spanish.

OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Health Clinician for Youth Services provides individual, group and family therapy to clients in various treatment programs. The CommuniCare Health Center's mission emphasizes supportive, nonjudgmental care, preventive care, health education and community referrals to address the broad spectrum of health and psycho-social concerns of clients served. CommuniCare Health Centers is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive patient-centered primary care services including medical, dental, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health and outreach services to low income, multi-ethnic, uninsured and underinsured populations.

SITE/HOURS: Full-time position, 40 hr/week which may include evening hours; CommuniCare Clinic sites and outreach locations throughout Yolo County (Woodland, West Sacramento, and Davis), to include home visits, work in schools, and juvenile detention facility.

CommuniCare Health Centers provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. CommuniCare encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to those who identify as: Black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+ persons, immigrants, refugees, women, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, as well as those who have experienced the criminal justice system.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with reasonable accommodation

• Conducts comprehensive intake assessments and client planning sessions for youth clients and their families.
• Provides individual, group and family therapy in clinic locations and clients homes, as well as in the community throughout Yolo County.
• Completes all client information and documentation in a timely manner according to legal, ethical, funding and agency guidelines.
• Works with clients to establish long- and short-term goals. Counselor is responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical danger signals. Counselor is non-judgmental and offers feedback and support to clients.
• Provides case management, including linkage and referral, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, safety planning and collateral services for youth.
• Provides information to clients including treatment alternatives and referral service.
• Responsible for remaining within the ethical standards established in the field, including those of confidentiality.
• Responsible for explaining and enforcing all rules and regulations associated with clinic treatment policy.
• Compile and report data as required.
• Collaborate with Probation, Juvenile Detention Facility staff, CWS and other agencies to case manage clients as directed by supervisor.
• Attend clinical supervision and weekly staff meetings, as necessary.
• Attend training/conferences as arranged.
• Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the CommuniCare Health Centers Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, and any other standards which may apply to this position.
• Other projects as may be assigned.

Education: ASW/AMFT/APCC required. A minimum of two years experience working in behavioral health field, with adolescents required.

Skills & Abilities: Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Must provide proof of current drivers license and auto insurance.

Expectations: Attendance and punctuality is necessary. Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team. Ability to problem solve, and be self-motivated. Understanding and use of DSM IV. Computer proficiency. Must have a commitment to excellence and high standards. Must have excellent written and oral skills, strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills. Must have ability to manage priorities and workflow. Required to have versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and have acute attention to detail. Expected to have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions. Able to work independently with little or no supervision. Required to have the ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels and with external customers.

CURRENT COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to operate office equipment, including computer equipment. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time, with occasional walking. Requires a moderate level of mobility, dexterity, and flexibility in order to perform essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, and to lift 15 lbs. Hearing and close vision abilities required. Work is performed in a typical office environment with moderate equipment noise. Travel to other agency sites required.