ECOP Program Therapist - UWEA

Job Details: Job Location: ALVARADO COURT - San Diego, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $33.79 - $34.52Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Clinical - Therapeutic, By joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services.  Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives.  We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?  

Join us - and work with purpose!  

POSITION BENEFITS

Team-oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach
Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities 
Culturally Diverse Environment 
Joint Commission Accredited Organization 
Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
Wellness Programs
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts For Those Pursuing a Higher Education
Employee Discounts
Employee Recognition Program
Opportunities for Career Advancement
May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations
All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure

All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure, Up to $10,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Clinical Positions and Up to $2,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Non-Clinical Positions!

SUMMARY

The Program Therapist is responsible for direct therapeutic services to children and their parents/caregivers.  Counseling sessions may be held at the client’s school, home, or at the office, according to the client’s and parent/guardian’s preference. Collaborates with attending psychiatrist who provides client’s medication management. Collaborates with the United Women of East Africa Support Team to ensure effective service delivery, community engagement, and alignment with organizational objectives Collaborates with schools via IEP’s and monthly contacts with teachers, counselors and other school support team members.  Fosters ongoing working relationships with school and community members.  Collaborates with community resources to support clients and provide referrals for services outside our program’s scope.  May receive training in Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT), an evidence-based model for treating 2–7-year-olds.  Attends staff meetings weekly and participates in professional supervision in line with BBS standards.  Meets all clinical documentation standards of the program, agency, and clinical field. Adheres to all agency policies, including productivity targets and documentation requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with the United Women of East Africa Support Team to ensure effective service delivery, community engagement, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Is familiar with the principles of System of Care, and the Wraparound Philosophy. This is exemplified by interventions that are based on the strengths and needs of the child, youth, and family. Treatment will be individualized, culturally appropriate to the family system, and inclusive of all important individuals to the child/family that represent natural or indigenous supports from the home, school, and/or community. Client and family input is regularly solicited and integrated into services, regarding the quality & outcome of services, development of treatment goals, and overall service delivery.
Is familiar with the vision and mission of SDCC-ECOP.
Seeks and utilizes outcome measures, in addition to client/family/Tx team feedback, as a means of measuring treatment progress and success. Regardless of a therapist’s theoretical orientation, there is accountability to service results as evidenced by the realistic goals of behavioral change on the part of the child, youth, and/or significant adults in the life of the child or youth.
Responsible for comprehensive, clinically sound, efficient, and timely documentation and billing. Participates in ongoing training and Quality Assurance chart reviews to ensure the soundness of all client health records.
Actively works toward providing timely services to clients and to meeting monthly and annual productivity targets.
Incorporation of the program into family context through regular parent and staff communication. Promote positive program identity within SDCC-ECOP and the San Diego community at large.
Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team at the outpatient clinic. Collaborates with school personnel in order to foster a collaborative working relationship and ensure quality service for clients. Efforts may include participation in IEPs and/or other school meetings, communication regarding referral status, and assistance needed to provide comprehensive quality care to client/family. Attendance at community events and/or collaborative meetings, as needed. Collaboration and case management with external treatment providers (i.e. TBS, wraparound, health services, substance use, recreational facilities, etc.).
Participates in SDCC committee representation as assigned, on a rotating basis.
Sets annual SMART goals and participates in regular performance reviews.
Maintains a positive attitude and collaborative teamwork approach. Demonstrates respect for coworkers, clients, and office workspace/materials.
Participates in training made available at SDCC-ECOP and in the community, as agreed upon with the Program Manager. Provides in-service training at SDCC-ECOP as agreed upon with Program Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor.
Fulfills contract expectations of a 40-hour work week, or part-time hours per employee contract. Is available for sessions until 6pm 2-3 days a week.  Is available to provide school and home based services, as well as attend meetings in the schools/community.  Fulfills all paperwork requirements, including completing a weekly schedule and monthly statistics promptly.
Participates in SDCC committee representation as assigned, on a rotating basis.
Utilization of electronic records (Smart Care) established by The County of San Diego and continuously adheres to training requirements.
Completion of a 10-hour online Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) training. Completion of all required trainings by our county contract.
Communicates directly to the Manager/Supervisor if any concerns or training needs are required in order to fulfill job expectations.
Other duties as assigned by Program Manager and/or Clinical Supervisor.

PERFORMANCE TARGETS:

Meets minimum monthly productivity target of 60 hours based on a standard 40-hour workweek. Productivity expectations will be adjusted proportionate to hours worked.
Productivity expectation allows for 6 weeks/year of time off per FTE for holiday, sick, vacation, trainings, etc.  
Will demonstrate a 90% customer satisfaction rating on customer satisfaction surveys.
Will maintain an average of less than two chart errors per chart on internal audits. For purposes of this goal, an error shall be defined as an omission that would trigger a clear disallowance.
Identifies an area of interest, and takes at least one training per year in this area, and presents new learning to the team.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups 

REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Due to the emotional instability of the clients the employee may be subjected to kicking, hitting, punching, biting, hair pulling, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most services will be provided in or near the homes of the families we serve.  Employees are considered essential service providers and will be expected to work with families in need during pandemics or natural disasters. 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT 
The San Diego Center for Children is committed to:  

Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization.
Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices and services, and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect.
Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve.  
Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bilingual in Amharic, Somali, Swahili, and/or Tigrinya
Master's degree (M.A); in social work, psychology, education or related health services or equivalent education
Registered Associate or Intern BBS number required
Demonstrated experience in work with children, teenagers, and families
Available to provide early evening appointments, at least 2x per week 
Valid Clinical License or Registration within the State of California
Valid California Driver’s License (CDL)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bilingual in Spanish or other languages represented in the service community
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Standard First Aid
Certification in Evidence Based Treatment Models (PCIT, EMDR, MI, etc)