Community Forward SF
Mental Health Clinician
Community Forward SF, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Title
Mental Health Clinician (MHC)
Location Community Forward SF, various programs across San Francisco, including the 24/7 women drop‑in center and housing programs.
Overview Community Forward SF is hiring a MHC for the Mental Health Outpatient Program. The MHC will provide individual and group therapy, clinical case management, and support to clients experiencing homelessness, helping them navigate complex systems to achieve stability and wellness.
Responsibilities
Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
Provide targeted clinical case management services.
Maintain a client caseload of 12‑15 clients.
Meet billing expectations: 15‑20 billable hours weekly.
Participate in weekly Care Team meetings to coordinate client care.
Complete client assessments under the supervision of the clinical supervisor(s).
Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
Present formal case formulations to the team.
Submit documentation and notes independently and within required timeframes, consulting with supervisor(s) as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely client charts.
Participate in weekly individual and group clinical supervision sessions.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Complete trainings as assigned and attend meetings as scheduled.
Participate in monthly chart reviews.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Completion of a 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 the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) or the Board of Psychology (BOP) in California; registration in good standing.
Proficient in documentation, utilizing strong clinical language skills; knowledge of San Francisco billing database (EPIC).
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.
Bicultural, bilingual Spanish speaking or other 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, and out in the community.
Ability to transition between assigned program locations as needed:
A Woman's Place Transitional Housing Program (1049 Howard St.)
A Woman’s Place Drop‑In Center (211 13th St.)
Eddy Street Apartments (425 Eddy St.)
Coronado Hotel (373 Ellis St.)
Clinical Services Office (205 13th St.)
Compensation
MHC I – $35.70 per hour
MHC II – $40.70 per hour
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, Union
Notes Community Forward SF reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this position. All other duties may be assigned as requested by the supervisor and management. This position is subject to contract funding availability.
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Location Community Forward SF, various programs across San Francisco, including the 24/7 women drop‑in center and housing programs.
Overview Community Forward SF is hiring a MHC for the Mental Health Outpatient Program. The MHC will provide individual and group therapy, clinical case management, and support to clients experiencing homelessness, helping them navigate complex systems to achieve stability and wellness.
Responsibilities
Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions.
Provide targeted clinical case management services.
Maintain a client caseload of 12‑15 clients.
Meet billing expectations: 15‑20 billable hours weekly.
Participate in weekly Care Team meetings to coordinate client care.
Complete client assessments under the supervision of the clinical supervisor(s).
Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
Present formal case formulations to the team.
Submit documentation and notes independently and within required timeframes, consulting with supervisor(s) as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely client charts.
Participate in weekly individual and group clinical supervision sessions.
Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Complete trainings as assigned and attend meetings as scheduled.
Participate in monthly chart reviews.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Completion of a 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 the Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) or the Board of Psychology (BOP) in California; registration in good standing.
Proficient in documentation, utilizing strong clinical language skills; knowledge of San Francisco billing database (EPIC).
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.
Bicultural, bilingual Spanish speaking or other 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, and out in the community.
Ability to transition between assigned program locations as needed:
A Woman's Place Transitional Housing Program (1049 Howard St.)
A Woman’s Place Drop‑In Center (211 13th St.)
Eddy Street Apartments (425 Eddy St.)
Coronado Hotel (373 Ellis St.)
Clinical Services Office (205 13th St.)
Compensation
MHC I – $35.70 per hour
MHC II – $40.70 per hour
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt, Union
Notes Community Forward SF reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person assigned to this position. All other duties may be assigned as requested by the supervisor and management. This position is subject to contract funding availability.
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