Clinician Bilingual

Edgewood

Burlingame, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,044.96–$110,414.30 Per Year
SKILLS
Auto Insurance, Best Practices, Billing Records, Case Management, Child Protection/Welfare, Child and Youth Services, Childcare, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Community Support, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Cross-Functional, Customer Service Evaluation, Documentation, Driver's License, English Language, Family Social Work, Flexible Spending Accounts, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Maintenance, Healthcare, Insurance, Leadership, Marketing, Medi-Cal, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Multilingual, Needs Assessment, Philosophy, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Professional License, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reimbursement, Risk, Side Effects, Social Work, Spanish Language, Standards of Care, Substance Abuse, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Burlingame, CA
POSTED
Today
Description

Clinician Bilingual English/Spanish- this is a full-time, approximately 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri., flexible, hybrid, exempt position, located in our Burlingame office. The new hire for this position will receive a $5000 bonus after one year of service. This is a pro-rated amount to hours worked.

Mission- We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional mental healthcare.

Vision-We aim to redefine what mental healthcare can be by delivering transformative support that doesn't just treat symptoms but changes lives.

About Edgewood:

Each person who works at Edgewood shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood's successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Program Description

The Short-term Adjunctive Youth and Family Engagement (SAYFE) program is a comprehensive, full-service partnership (FSP) for 45 of the highest risk children/youth living in San Mateo County. SAYFE is designed to help children and youth achieve independence, stability and wellness within the context of their culture, community and family/caregiver. SAYFE seeks to stabilize youth in the community using natural support structures and through working in collaboration with San Mateo County.

Position Summary

The clinician works collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing community oriented and strengths-based services to children and youth (ages 6-18) and their families. The family therapist will provide short-term intensive family therapy, when it has been identified as a need. They will also conduct timely comprehensive assessments, participate in marketing efforts, and complete all of the necessary paperwork associated with the intake process. This position will also share responsibility for ensuring the quality of customer service to youth and referral sources. They/them will give case overviews to program staff at the conclusion of the assessment period.

Core Competencies
  • Provides safe, effective, efficient, culturally competent, and youth-centered implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Represents Edgewood professionally by doing what they commit to doing, taking responsibility for their own mistakes, maintaining confidentiality, and carrying her/his fair share of the workload.
  • Participates as an engaged team member to improve the overall effectiveness of one's work group and to achieve shared goals by offering support, providing expertise, listening, and responding constructively in order to find solutions that team members can support.
  • Is able to function effectively when under pressure, maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation, and manages their own behavior to prevent or reduce feelings of stress.
  • Demonstrates openness to different and new solutions and can see the merits of perspectives other than their own within the treatment team.
  • Accomplishes work objectives in a conscientious, efficient, thoughtful, and reliable manner.
  • Expresses thoughts, ideas, and opinions clearly, fluently, and concisely in written and oral communication; while ensuring that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
  • Commits to job activities even when obstacles impede progress, develops effective alternative solutions, and uses resources creatively to successfully address unanticipated events.
  • Communicates with youth in a therapeutic manner to create safety and facilitate emotional expression, self-awareness, self-esteem, and social skill development.
  • Maintains distinct and structured adult/child boundaries. (i.e., no hands-on contact with youth)
  • Adapts to changes in job demands, work priorities, and organizational structure without adverse effects on one's job performance.
  • Can notice and accurately interpret what others are feeling based on their choice of words, tone of voice, expressions, and other nonverbal behaviors and responds by exercising clinical judgment.
  • Identifies, plans, and delivers oral and written communications that make an impact and persuade her/his intended audiences.
  • Shares information, advice, and suggestions to help others to be more successful.
  • Assesses the strengths and needs of youth, families, and support systems.
  • Contributes positively to a healing-centered, respectful workplace by engaging others with humility, care, and a commitment to honoring all identities and lived experiences.
Essential Functions
  • Provides leadership in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individualized service plans, including coordination of multiple services and treatment providers.
  • Conducts individual, group, couples, family, and/or multi-family therapy utilizing therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, Narrative, Structural, Trauma Focused CBT, or other best practices.
  • Assumes responsibility for configuring, coordinating and facilitating youth services, including collaboration with referring providers, probation, child welfare, school districts, SAYFE Staff, and other professionals involved in a youth's care.
  • Assists youth and families in assessing strengths and needs, and helps them identify strategies to meet these needs, including enhancing natural supports and community resources.
  • Provides case management services in the interest of youth and family advocacy, secures formal resources, and coordinates care.
  • Executes a treatment plan that is strengths-based, with observable and measurable goals, utilizing promising and evidenced based or other best practices.
  • Provides psychoeducation to clients, family members, and team members.
  • Completes documentation, billing, referrals, and required paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Maintains confidential health records clients/families that are in compliance with HIPAA, insurance, and the San Mateo County Mental Health Regulations.
  • Performs assigned duties in accordance with Edgewood's Treatment Philosophy and Mission Statement.
  • Carries out other functions related to the FSP Programs as assigned such as providing clinical support/coverage for Regional FSP programs as needed.
  • Utilizes Trauma Informed Principles and Practices
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Social Work, or related field required.
  • Clinical license eligible (Registration with BBS as an Associate) required. (e.g., APCC, AMFT, ASW).
  • Bilingual Spanish English required
  • Possesses speaking and writing fluency in English.
  • Ability to assess the strengths and needs of youth, families, and support systems.
  • Knowledge of public and private community resources.
  • Ability to maintain billable Medi-Cal documentation of services provided.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with families in a wide variety of cultural contexts and community settings. (e.g., home, school, satellite clinic, etc.).
  • Experience working with children and families that have been or are involved in issues relating to abuse (e.g., verbal, physical, sexual, and neglect).
  • Experience with working within a variety of treatment modalities including family systems work, individual, and group therapy, etc.
  • Awareness of substance abuse issues and how they impact a family system.
  • Possesses a valid California driver's license, in good standing, and automobile insurance.
  • Available to work evenings in community settings.
Salary Information

This position has a salary range of $85,044.96-$110,414.30 depending on years of clinical experience, hours completed, and bilingual language skills. *Please note- the language differential is contingent on passing a language proficiency test.

As part of our team, benefits-eligible employees receive an excellent comprehensive benefits package:
  • 16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Five health and wellness days off annually
  • 10% additional pay for community-relevant second language fluency
  • Medical/Dental/and Vision plans
  • 403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection Plan
  • Paid employee referral program
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Retention bonuses for many positions
  • Continuing Education expense reimbursement
  • Professional licensing fee reimbursement
  • Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
  • Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer


Equal Opportunity

Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.

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