Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Job Description

We are currently hiring Therapists at both our Nevada City and Sacramento locations.

We would love for you to join our team, please apply now! We are also willing to sponsor applicants for TN, H1-B, and OPT visas as well as assist in relocation if necessary.

Here are the specifics:

Mountain Valley Child and Family Services (MVCFS) provides individualized treatment for youth and teens,
ages 10-21 in residential treatment in Nevada City and Sacramento, and TBS services throughout the Bay area.

MVCFS is currently seeking a Mental Health Clinician / Therapist at our Nevada City, CA and Sacramento, CA locations. The Therapist is responsible for providing direct mental health services and documentation to an assigned caseload, in accordance with MVCFS program statement and CCL regulations. The Therapist provides assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation of care.

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Responsibilities:
? Provide individual therapy according to authorization for each assigned client and family therapy according to contract
? Complete client assessment, client treatment plan, quarterly updates, discharge report; prepare and submit all documentation within required timeframes established by agency and licensing
? Develop effective discharge plan for clients and coordinate plan with placement agency and team
? Participate in Child and Family team meetings, treatment planning meetings, treatment reviews and all other meetings and trainings as required
? Provide client crisis response and intervention as necessary
? Work effectively and cooperatively with assigned psychiatrist and nurse for client medication reviews
? Provide case presentations to Mental Health Workers to increase effectiveness with client care
? Other duties assigned by Clinical supervisor and/or Clinical Head of Service

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Minimum Qualifications:
? MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or related field.
? Registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an AMFT or ASW; recent MA/MS graduate pending BBS registration (application must have already been submitted).
?Weekly group and individual clinical supervision are provided to individuals seeking hours toward licensure.
? 1 year of experience as a provider of mental health services is preferred.
? Experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and/ or working in a residential setting is preferred.
? Proficient writing and communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn electronic health record systems.
? Meet all standards of employment in child care established by CA Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
? Will successfully complete a DOJ Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, and provide DMV record

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist comprehensive employee benefits package:
Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Compensation: $77,000 - $85,000 annually + Sign on Incentive of $2,500.00 - $5,000.00 DOE & license status
Affordable Care Act Medical Plans & Flexible Benefits Plan
Paid holidays
Sick time, vacation time, personal time
Profit Sharing/ Retirement plan
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Discount at Brandman University
Excellent paid training opportunities, ongoing professional development, as well as a collaborative team environment!


Mountain Valley Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

APPLICATION PROCESS: First, submit your resume through M------------. Once received our HR team will reach out to complete a phone screen. Next you will complete our full application on our website and we will complete your first interview, usually followed by an onsite observation and possibly a second interview. Once these are all completed you will be sent an offer letter, and once your background and drug testing comes back you will be good to go! It can sometimes be a long process because of the security required for our line of work, but please bear with us, we would love to add you to our team!


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year