Job: Therapist

AMFT or ASW with Avatar experience is needed in SF. Provide therapeutic interventions, treatment planning, assessment, group and 1:1 therapy and intensive case management services to youth who meet Medi-Cal necessity. Position is temporary, full time, 40 hours/ week, car is preferred for community, school and home visits. Kids are aged 9- 18. Clinical supervision is offered.

Essential Functions

· Conduct psychiatric assessment to Medi – Cal youth in San Francisco and establish need for Medi – Cal necessity.

· Participate on the inter-disciplinary clinical team with occupational therapists and clinical mental health therapists, including LCSWs and MSWs.

· Provide individual, group therapy, and case management services to clients.

· Provide family therapy.

· Collaborate with family, principals, teachers, school staff and community partners to address each child’s established goals.

· Compile all documentation according to standards.

· Utilize AVATAR system to input documentation and billing on Medi – Cal clients.

· Maintain client charts.

· Attend scheduled meetings for interagency collaborations.

· Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager and/or Division Director.

Minimum Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· AMFT, ASW, MFT or LCSW

· Experience working with a culturally diverse population.

· Excellent communications skills.

· Experience with AVATAR and Medi – Cal billing preferred.

· Must be a team player and function well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

· Experience in social services in the non – profit sector preferred

· Verification of Employment and background check.