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McKinley

Clinician

McKinley, Riverside, California, United States, 92504

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McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefit package!

McKinley is a highly respected child welfare organization, conveniently located in the beautiful city of San Dimas, with four additional locations throughout Southern California. McKinley is nationally accredited, licensed by the California Department of Social Services, and is certified by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. McKinley's comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,500 lives annually – include short‑term residential treatment program (STRTP), foster care, adoptions, mental health services, and special education. McKinley is known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

Position Overview The role of the clinician focuses on the provision of mental health treatment and prevention services to referred and assigned clients and their families by the particular school and meet appropriate criteria. These individuals are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health issues in the school, home, and community settings and have been brought to the attention primarily by school personnel. The clinician serves as a clinical advocate for clients (and their families) and makes recommendations for mental health support services needed, while actively working collaboratively with school personnel.

Office Location Riverside, CA 92501

Compensation and Benefits Pay range: $70,000.00 – $88,711.20 annually.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – company defined contribution of $620/month

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Credit Union Membership

Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications

Valid registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (ACSW, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, APCC, LPCC)

Prior mental health service experience strongly preferred

Prior DMH mental health experience preferred

Word processing; excellent writing skills; general office skills; typing of 50 WPM

Bi‑Lingual (Spanish) highly preferred

Must pass pre‑employment physical exam, TB and drug screening

Ability to commute to various sites on campus

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and lift 10 pounds

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary clinician for a caseload of 18‑21 school‑based and/or community‑based children and their families.

Provide mental health services including individual and family counseling, specialized groups as needed in the schools and or community.

Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs.

Meet with each child/family for individual/family therapy at a minimum of a weekly basis (or as clinically indicated).

Plan, implement, and provide mental health services to the clients and their families.

Maintain close contact with school personnel regarding each client's academic performance and behavior.

Provide crisis intervention as requested and remain on call for clinical emergencies.

Participate in the agency's on‑call rotation for STRTP coverage.

Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.

Attend all required supervision, department and agency meetings; training; and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) processes.

Take responsibility for ongoing development of professional skills and other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

Work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Competitive pay and several benefit options.

Employee tuition reimbursement.

Great training for staff.

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