Mental Health Clinician

Position:          Mental Health Clinician (MHC)

Program:        Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS)

Location: 205 13th St., San Francisco

Reports To:     Director of Clinical Services

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt, Union

Wage:  

• MHC I - $35/hour 
  • Completed Master’s degree , not yet registered with Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) in CA
• MHC II- $40.00/hour 
  • Completed Master’s degree, registered and in good standing with the BBS in CA

Are you interested in providing community mental health services to those in need? We are a small, dedicated team of Clinical Supervisors, Clinicians, Case Managers, and Harm Reduction Specialists, seeking to add a compassionate, committed, and driven person to our team! The ideal candidate is passionate about community mental health work and strives to make a difference in the lives of those who are marginalized, underserved, and most in need. 

The current position available is in our new Permanent Housing Advanced Clinical Services (PHACS) program.  In this role, you will provide a blend of therapist/counselor and case management services to clients in permanent supportive housing (PSH) sites who are living independently and may be struggling to do so in healthy ways. You will work closely with your teammates, including case managers and harm reduction specialists, to provide trauma-responsive wrap-around care for your clients. PHACS team members also provide consultation, coaching, and training to the on-site contracted providers in the PSH buildings where clients reside, in an effort to improve access to care and to bridge services into ongoing solutions and connections to longer-term service support.

PHACS is a field-based program in which team members visit clients in their homes and accompany clients to appointments. The majority of clients live in the Tenderloin, SOMA, and Mission neighborhoods. Most team members walk and/or access public transportation when completing field work.

The ideal candidate for the position has a significant capacity for compassion for others as well as an established practice of self-care and healthy boundaries. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 

• Assess client needs via review of reason for referral and medical record, direct client interview, collaboration with existing treatment and care providers. Analyze data obtained to make recommendations for case disposition.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive care plan aimed at stabilization, wellness and recovery by engaging clients in appropriate treatment modalities and referrals for additional support as needed. 
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate community resources; actively manages caseload by maximizing use of community resources to meet client needs.
• Compile and maintain client records by preparing written/electronic documentation, including periodic reports, forms, and billing information to ensure proper compliance with legal provisions, including mandatory reporting.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships by collaborating and consulting with other service providers (e.g. nurses, primary care providers, probation officers, lawyers, physicians) to consult on medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial issues.
• Participate in and contribute to Quality Improvement activities 

• Engagement in care coordination and clinical supervision sessions.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Attend/participate in organizational trainings and meetings as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Master's-level program in social work, psychology, mental health, or counseling.
• Ability to work sensitively with individuals from diverse cultures, languages, abilities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• TB clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination within 7 days of hire

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registration and assigned intern/associate number with either the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) or the Board of Psychology (BOP) in the State of California; registration in good standing.
  • For candidates seeking to collect hours for independent licensure, please note that this position offers single adult hours 
• Proficient in documentation, utilizing strong clinical language skills; knowledge and familiarity with San Francisco billing database (EPIC).
• A strong understanding of the interconnection between complex medical conditions, substance use disorder, and mental health disorders.
• Previous experience working with the populations and neighborhoods served.
• Good computer skills in MS Office and G-Suite applications and the ability to work in a networked computer environment.
• Bicultural, bilingual Spanish speaking or other SF Threshold Language strongly preferred
• Knowledge of San Francisco neighborhoods and community resources.

• Ability to effectively de-escalate conflict
• Knowledge of homelessness, trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, substance use disorder and recovery, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, mental health disorders, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ communities, and systems of oppression.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to stand and walk as needed throughout the shift for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit and use a computer, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time. 
• Finger, hand, and wrist agility.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move through buildings, commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.

Community Forward SF (CFSF) reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.  Essential job duties are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job.  Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. All jobs are subject to contract funding availability. CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if CFSF is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.