Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $68,640 - $86,658 per year. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location.
• We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the values and clinical philosophy of the agency, and under the general supervision provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, coordination of therapeutic activities and educational programs.  Leads and facilitates cross-functional teams, facilitates group supervision and supports other social workers.  Responsible for the completion and maintenance of clinical and administrative documentation. Assists with the implementation of Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) across the program. Participates in agency work groups in support of annual priorities and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Applies advanced use of assessment information in development of the treatment plan and applies information and resources to ensure quality care.

2. Applies advanced skill in acquisition and application of clinically related information to effectively intervene with children and families.  I think these first two are not different from Clinician I.  define “advanced skill”.

3. Understands and applies multi-modal approaches and perspectives to therapeutic direction.

4. Provides coaching and mentoring of others in the implementation of EBPs.

5. Leads problem solving interaction and work with external customers.

6. Maintains audit ready charts and audits charts independently 

7. Provides observations and feedback to supervisor in order to monitor and/or modify programs or approaches. 

8. Actively participates in the identification of team opportunities for improvement or identification of deficiencies and in the development of strategies to address or bridge gaps. 

9. Leads Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and project implementation.

10. Performs other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support specific department/business needs.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Documents Clearly And Accurately

• Encourages Customer Focus

• Individual Family Group Therapy

• Initiative

• Leads Team Performance

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Work or a closely related field (e.g., Marriage, Child and Family Counseling or Psychology).

• Three (3) years of supervised clinical experience with children. 

• California licensure as LCSW, LMFT, Ph.D. required

• BBS registration required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) to five (5) years of clinical experience with children.

• Experience with Wraparound plans and development of ICFPs.

• Crisis management experience preferred.

• Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse, and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county, and local law.

• Self-defense training to react/respond to harmful and violent physical situations.

• Knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities with culturally diverse populations. 

• Speak, read, and/or write another language.

OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Strong leadership and crisis management skills.
• If program requires, employee must pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and be certified in crisis intervention techniques within the first 30 days and annually.  
•  Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver's license with two years of experience driving and clean driving record may be required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer 

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.