Job Description
Registered Associate
ASW- AMFT
(Temporary with possibility for future permanency) North Star Wellness Center Fresno, CA Job Details Part-time $34 - $36 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Family therapy Teamwork Psychiatry DSM-5 Outpatient Master's degree Driver's License Problem-solving Healthcare diagnosis Clinical confidentiality policies Full Job Description Under the immediate supervision of a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed Psychologist or board-certified Psychiatrist, provides mental health assessment and triage, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members with a broad range of mental health problems. Under supervision, may collaborate with treating primary care providers and with psychiatric and allied health professional team members to plan and direct each individual patient's treatment program. : Confers and consults with supervisor regarding member's progress and treatment and may consult with psychiatrist as well, if both are involved in member's care. May provide appropriate support to member's family, including explanation of treatment, instructions in how to support treatment and interventions to increase acceptance of and adherence to treatment, at member's request. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment to include referral of the member and/or member's family to external resources, as appropriate. Participates in departmental program development, implementation and evaluation. Reports safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for the diagnosis, treatment, and/or referral of Health Plan members with acute or chronic mental illness. Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs. Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families and groups. Instructs and counsels patients and their families regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and adherence to prescribed medication regimens, within the scope of practice. May administer specialized therapeutic procedures, as appropriate. Provides appropriate support to member's family. May develop and conducts psycho-educational classes and groups. Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, and case summaries and maintains ongoing confidential records. Charts member's treatment and progress in accord with state and NCQA regulations and in keeping with accepted community standards. Collaborates with physicians in screening and evaluating patients for psychotropic medications, within the scope of practice. Utilizes resources of public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the needs of the member's treatment. May develop, implements, and evaluates behavioral medicine and health psychology programs in a variety of settings, including primary care. Provides consultation to primary care providers and health educators on matters relating to mental health, health psychology and behavioral medicine. Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare from a clinical track, Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field required from an accredited college or university by start date. License, Certification, Registration Current valid Associate Marriage Family Therapist registration with the State of California by the Board of Behavioral Science. Must be familiar with DSM-5 TR
as a means of diagnosis. Has experience in assessing, diagnosing and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, and professional board standards as is related to member treatment, patient rights, and member/patient confidentiality. Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice and psychotherapy research methods. Knowledge of the bio-psycho-social functions that contribute to mental health. Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans. Competence in individual, family and/ or group psychotherapy. Professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities. Commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic. Ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. : Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. Demonstrated professional maturity and ethical integrity necessary for assuming professional responsibilities, preferred Demonstrated commitment to quality of service, teamwork, and participation in a highly interactive multidisciplinary clinic preferred. Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks/objectives in a timely manner, preferred. Accuracy in diagnosing patients and developing effective treatment plans, preferred. Competence in individual, family and group psychotherapy, preferred. : This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Upon hire, must be able to pass First Aid and CPR within 30 days of start date. Upon hire, must pass a health screening - including TB clearance, Child Abuse Index Clearance, and Department of Justice Criminal Record Clearance. A master's degree from an accredited or state-approved graduate school, in social work or social welfare, marriage, family, and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology or social psychology. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Current licensure or registration by the State of California to practice as marriage, family, and child counselor, clinical social worker, or clinical psychologist. Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay:
$34.00 - $36.00 per hour Benefits:
Paid time off Education:
Master's (Required) Work Location:
In person
