Job Description:

The Clinical Therapist is responsible for handling assigned cases and conducting intakes. In the role of therapist, they conduct interviews to gather information from clients, identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and formulate therapeutic or treatment plans. Additionally, this team member organizes and leads therapy groups for children and families, plans and administers therapeutic treatments within established professional guidelines, conducts home visits, and counsels clients using accepted methods to provide effective support. Regular consultation with the clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Wellnest peers, and other specialists is undertaken, and the timely completion of required progress notes and paperwork is prioritized. The individual consistently meets or exceeds productivity and timely expectations.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provides trauma-informed psychotherapy groups, family therapy, and collateral sessionsPerforms intakes & assessments in order to determine need for services as well as treatment planWorks flexible and non-traditional hours on a regular basisDevelops, administers, evaluates and modifies therapeutic or treatment plansFacilitates attachment and supports children's early developmental processes with parents or caregivers in their homes, school, community, or onsite at the organizationCollaborates and cooperates with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their familiesAdvocates for parents and children when making outside referrals for servicesEnsures the timely completion of documentation including progress notes using an Electronic Health Record SystemPrvoides field-based services to high risk clientsMeets or exceeds service delivery requirementsRepresents the company at community services, funder events and events related to outreach for clients and supporters of the organizationParticipates in trainings and meetings as assignedOther duties as assignedREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:A master's degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) and clinical experience andor training directly related to children and child counseling. Training directly related to children and child counseling is preferred. (Applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered.) In keeping with policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is preferred. Current registration with licensing board is required.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the Company. Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business. Employee must maintain a valid California driver's license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest's insurance carrier's criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by your employment start date. Per the CDC and Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]Janssen). The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.WORKING CONDITIONS:Employee regularly works out in the field and in an office environment. Employee may be required to work flexible, evening andor weekend hours for time-sensitive projects.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to effectively present information and respond to questionsAbility to read, analyze and interpret documentsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe and post data, analyze, synthesize and classify information, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.Maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods of time.Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with agency policy.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions.Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controlsAbility to reach with hands and arms.Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day.Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment.Lift andor move up to 25 pounds.Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required.This description is only intended to illustrate the duties, responsibilities and requirements for it. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted to describe each and every duty the employee may be required to perform.Wellnest does not discriminate against any client, parentguardian, employee or community member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.BENEFITS$1,000 sign-on bonus upon completing 90-day introductory periodThis position is also eligible for an annual $5,000 bilingual Spanish differentialWellnest offers $10,000year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer-paid $50,000 life insurance policy.Wellnest employees benefit from an employer-sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit-sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%.