Mental Health Clinician

Hope Avenue proudly serves the inland empire and specializes in providing counseling services to the black, brown and communities of color. We have made it our mission to teach each client tools to improve their relationships so they can get back to enjoying life. We are looking for a self motivated individual who is passionate about working with under served communities. Someone who is dedicated to help improve the lives of others, by exemplifying integrity and leadership qualities.

JOB BRIEF

This position provides both face to face & telehealth counseling: individual, group, couples, and/or families. Hope Avenue clinicians are responsible for maintaining their own caseload, completing all required documentation as governed by insurance and company policy. We are looking for a part-time clinician to join our team. Our caseload consists of private pay & insurance based individuals. As a behavioral health clinician, you are often times the first point of contact for our clients. This means you should always be professional, friendly, and empathetic to client needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in face to face interactions as well as on social media. Complete intake assessments which include documentation such as Mental Status Exams, Biopsychosocial, Risk Assessment, Cross cutting symptom measure, etc. Effectively create and carry out treatment plans using evidence-based practices. Communicate with referral sources as well as Primary Care Physicians after initial intake as well as every 90 days as required by insurance. Complete progress notes within 24 hours of time of service. Complete time sheet daily reflecting the billable hours worked. Maintain client's charts and keep complete and correct documentation. Complete discharge summaries as required by insurance. Develop rapport with clients in order to facilitate a healthy professional relationship. Exercise sound clinical and professional judgement.

REQUIREMENTS

License:

Must be licensed in the State of California as a Associate Clinical Social Worker. A copy of the license is required upon interview.

License:

Must be licensed in the State of California as a Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. A copy of the license is required.

License:

Must be licensed in the State of California as a Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. A copy of the license is required. Knowledge and clinical experience with children, teens, and/or adults with mental health issues (trauma, anxiety, transitional issues, parenting, depression, borderline personality disorder, etc.) Must have knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of counseling services. Must have knowledge of strategies for examining, applying and evaluating cognitive/behavioral therapy concepts. Additional skills required include thorough knowledge of the clinical aspects of the mental health field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All interested applicants may be asked to provide a diagnostic assessment on site as well as write a clinical note and treatment plan to demonstrate evidence of sound clinical skills.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Clinical:

2 years (Required) Clinical counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

ACSW (Preferred) AMFT (Preferred) APCC (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Colton, CA