Kings View is a nonprofit leader in providing behavioral health services to the underserved community, is currently seeking a driven Mental Health Clinician I to join our mission to provide compassionate services to those with limited resources. Our ideal candidate will have a passion to promote social justice and societal awareness, respect for human dignity, and lead with integrity while listening and responding to the community in need.

Mental Health Clinician I (982)
Hanford, CA

Under clinical supervision, the Mental Health Clinician I, provides mental health direct services in an outpatient setting that includes individual therapy, intake assessments, and facilitating skills classes/groups for the Recovery Oriented level of care. Direct services are provided for adult consumers of the Kings County area, including some travel to Avenal, Corcoran, or Kettleman City.

How will I contribute

Shall provide direct services to individuals assigned to his/her/their caseload.
Shall evaluate consumers for serious psychiatric problems and provide appropriate treatment plans and carry out treatment using a wide variety of treatment modalities such as individual, group, conjoint and family therapy.
Maintain a monthly productivity standard of at minimum 100 hours.
Shall participate in Access Rotation schedule as directed.
Complete documentation on same day as service at a rate of 80% or better.
Maintain positive working relationships with community partners and community agencies such as, but not limited to Behavioral Health, Child Welfare Services, Probation, Adventist Health, and other.
Participate in appropriate staff meetings and other committee meetings as needed.
Provide training presentations, consultation, education, and information as requested, and as time allows, to community agencies, individuals and professionals.
Be sensitive to community agencies and general publics' needs for quick access for mental health services and to help promote a positive image to the community.
This position may require non-traditional working hours based on needs of the clinic. The employee may be required, on an infrequent basis, to assist in covering after-hours crisis needs.
Maintain registration as an Associate Registered Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate Clinical Social Worker.
Complete four hours of cultural humility training per year.
Communicate with and translate for Spanish speaking consumers, if applicable.
Achieve all performance standards.
Achieve basic competencies in using our electronic record keeping system. This include but are not limited to:
Effective use of SmartCare Scheduler
Effective use of Clinician Home Page
Effective Development of Care Plans
Effective creation of progress notes.
In the course of performing job duties follows all Kings View policies and procedures, administrative directives, all relevant county, state, and federal regulations, and any performance obligations contained in the Kings View program contracts with other entities.
Familiarity with and adherence to compliance with the code of conduct and the requirements of the compliance program that are elements of performance evaluations and conditions of employment.
Maintain current valid California Driver's License. If operating a vehicle as a function of employment with Kings View, employee will provide proof of automobile liability insurance as required under California State Vehicle Code. Will follow all traffic regulations while driving as a function of job responsibility and will maintain insurability with View's liability carrier.
Other duties as assigned.

What I bring

Master's degree required. MS, MA, MSW, PsyD, PhD in Psychology, Counseling, Social Sciences, or related area.
Registered AMFT, ASW, or APCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. APCC- only requires that couples and family requirement was met.
BBS Registration Required.
Class C Driving License Required
Fast learner, organized, can deal with changing environment, ability to get along well with others, team player.

The Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k plan
Vacation time
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
Education Reimbursement Program up to $500 per year
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
An environment of like-minded people reaching for the same goal
Serving the underserved community
A sense of purpose

Who We Are
Since 1951, Kings View leads the community in providing behavioral health services to the underserved population. We have a strong tradition of commitment, and we focus on serving rural communities where health resources are often limited. Our people treat the community with care and compassion. We stand by our cornerstone and philosophy of valuing each person's worth, dignity and wholeness in body, mind, and spirit. Our principal core values echo throughout the organization and into our patient-focused programs. At Kings View we are dedicated to continuing our demonstration in the unparalleled commitment to wellness and recovery within each community we serve. Join us and apply today.