STATEMENT OF THE JOB
As a member of the residential team, the Clinician is responsible for establishing and implementing quality clinical treatment and case management for severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in the residential treatment programs.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
Development of needs and services plan; development of discharge plan; ongoing assessment to identify changing needs of the residents on their caseload. Consult with the residential program in the implementation of the plans.

Counseling with assigned clients aimed at preparing the client to analyze and better understand the reason for placement and to handle associated emotional problems, resolving the difficulties between child and family that led to the need for placement, and planning for the return of the child.

Act as the liaison between the program and community agencies and individuals such as Case managers, County Social Workers, and Probation Officers. Shall consult with the school setting to assure quality education services are available and provided.

Assures the quality of care and behavior management program in the residence through training, consultation, and direction of residential milieu.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Completion of a clinical program with Masters or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institutional.
• Hold a clinical license issued by appropriate state agency consistent with standards outlined in the Agency's Clinical Staff Licensing Requirements policy.
• Valid driver’s license/clean DMV. Be willing to complete physical fitness health screening physical examination that includes a drug screen and a back screen; and must have the unrestricted capacity to employee physical restraint techniques in a professionally safe manner. Must be willing to complete a personal background investigation conducted by the State of California; and must meet Community Care Licensing standards for employment. Must be able to interact and communicate in a timely, friendly and cooperative manner with other professionals working within the mental health child care industry both in public and private agencies while traveling, meeting, presenting, participating in workshops and training sessions, or performing clinical services pertaining to the Agency’s clients. Must be able to work safely with seriously emotionally disturbed children who may become violent, and physically and verbally offensive, without reacting in a negative, cruel or hostile manner towards the client

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
• Two years experience in a clinical position in residential treatment.
• Experience with severely emotionally disturbed children or adolescents.

Salary: DOE with FULL BENEFITS (medical, dental, vision, paid vacation).

To Apply: Internal (current VTC/NVS/VCSS employees) applicants please submit Transfer Request Form to your local HRM. All other applicants please Fax your resume with Cover letter to 707-360-1540