PREVAIL is pioneering restoration and elevating voices of advocacy, idealism, and leadership for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and the aftermath of such victimizations, including youth homelessness and human trafficking/sexual exploitation. For more than five decades, PREVAIL has been providing safety, compassion, and respect as we educate, empower and advocate for individuals, families, and young people.

Our vision is to create opportunities for hope, healing, and growth by breaking intergenerational cycles of violence and abuse. Join our team and be part of building a safer community.

Our values are Inclusivity, Empowerment, Hope, Independence, Resilience, Safety, Health, Love, Strength, and Togetherness.

Position Description

The Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing clinical therapy services to children and youth, and individuals who have experienced such victimizations as abuse/neglect and/or homelessness. The Mental Health Clinician will engage clients in the therapeutic process to increase emotional stability, holistic wellness, and overall mental health functioning, aiming in the healing process, reducing vulnerability to future victimization(s), and reducing long term psychological effects. This position requires knowledge of trauma and its impact on child development, comprehensive understanding of cultural humility, upholding ethical and legal responsibility as it pertains to California Statutes.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Direct Services

• Provides comprehensive mental health assessments, screenings, develops diagnostic process, develops treatment plans and goals based on assessed areas, diagnostical findings, of needs and strengths. Monitors and evaluates client’s progress on identified goals in the treatment plan and makes adjustments as needed.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner for each assigned client and maintains a comprehensive set of treatment records.
• Provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families.

Administrative

• Executes comprehensive and detailed documentation, and performs other administrative tasks as necessary, to support both program operations and role responsibilities, including but not limited to, clinical documentation of client interactions, mental status examinations, assessments, diagnostics, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Clinical documentation must be completed within 24 hours of services, clinical files and data must be organized and compliant with internal standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information by upholding legal and ethical standards. Section 56 of the California Civil Code, otherwise known as the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act, describes confidentiality and its various exceptions, under California law.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must support PREVAIL’s mission and be dedicated to eliminating domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and youth homelessness, in addition to supporting the fundamental values of both feminism and the social work profession, including the worth, dignity, and uniqueness of all persons as well as their rights and opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and awareness of and sensitivity to the cultures represented in San Joaquin County.
• Ability to productively work both autonomously and as a team member.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliability and consistency with attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, community partners, and other PREVAIL team members.
• Experience in working with children, adolescents, and families/adults.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree.
• CA LMFT/LCSW or license eligible
• Competent with Trauma Informed Care
• Displays cultural and racial humility.
• Successful completion of Victim Assistance Training for domestic violence and sexual assault within one year of hire.
• Fingerprint clearance required.
• Adhere to Board of Behavioral Science regulations and to the ethical standards of each discipline’s professional association (BBS, CAMFT, NASW).
• Reliable transportation, valid California Driver’s License, and proof of insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout a typical workday.

Position Summary:

Title: Mental Health Clinician
Department: Clinical Services
Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Reports to: Clinical Program Manager
Wage Range: $70,000 to $85,000

Join us on our mission to build a stronger community by fostering the strengths in individuals and by acting as a catalyst to end violence and youth homelessness. Download the application and apply today.