Clinician I

Company: Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
Location: Merced
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Apply Here: https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/SVCFS.jobs?ShowJob=788709380 & TrackId=ZipRecruiter The Clinician provides comprehensive mental health services to clients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional and behavioral issues. This role involves delivering individual and group therapy, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, and working collaboratively with agency partners. Additionally, the Clinician collaborates with clients to develop effective strategies for enhancing their lives and relationships, fostering overall mental well-being. Qualifications: Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or other related degree required. These degrees must be license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC). BBS registration, licenses, credentials or like certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable. One year of experience working with children preferred. Knowledge of community resources preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word. Bilingual preferred. A valid California driver’s license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company. Essential Job Functions: Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form. Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality. Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others. Ability to instruct in group and individual settings. Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards. Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity. Physical, mental and emotional health adequate to perform duties. Must possess knowledge of mental health programs and community resources. Physical capability to lift over 20 pounds, and engage in physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching, etc. Ability to work and travel to various locations, including client homes, schools and community settings. Responsibilities: Provide direct clinical services to clients. Utilize program specific screening tools, providing admission assessment and treatment planning for clients. Provide school consultation when appropriate. Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract. Collaborate with the referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment. Collect outcome data and consumer data as required by the agency and contractor. Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity. Effectively navigate and utilize all required electronic health records (EHR). Participate in scheduled peer review. Responsible for preventing and controlling infection. Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety. Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention. Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide. Interaction is appropriate and sensitive to client’s culture. Interaction is appropriate with client’s developmental level. Other: Attend all required meetings and trainings. Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable. Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable. Other duties as assigned.

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