About the Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Programs and Lead Clinician, performs outpatient counseling

services to children ages 0-21 and their families. This position is critical to helping children excel and will join a

team of very energetic, passionate and committed clinicians who care about the wellbeing of the children and

families they serve.

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About the Agency

Pajaro Valley Prevention & Student Assistance, Inc (PVPSA) has been the leader of youth prevention and

intervention services in the Pajaro Valley for the last 31 years. We believe that every young person in our

community should have the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of students and

families in the Pajaro Valley by providing health education, prevention services, mental health services, and by

advocating for public policies that protect the health of our community. The agency is committed to helping

employees fulfill a balanced approach in managing their careers and personal life.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, assessments and counseling services of referred children, adolescents and their

families in a school, home or community-based clinic setting.

• Bill services through Medi-Cal

• Spend at least 5 hours each day providing therapeutic interventions to clients, completing

paperwork (progress notes, assessments, etc.), connecting with client families and supporting

agencies to best coordinate client care, and connecting with school personnel regarding client

functioning in the school setting.

• Provide client-centered counseling services that are goal oriented utilizing evidence-based modalities.

Listen, respond empathically, and empower clients to create change. Identify symptoms and assist in self-

management skills for mental health challenges.

• Facilitate group therapy, family therapy, and individual sessions that enhance behavioral stability and

wellbeing for clients. Provide wrap around support including case management and collateral support for

clients and families.

• Participate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, conferences and workshops.

• Participate as a team member in case management and department collaboration.

• Maintain Medi-Cal (EPSDT) documentation inclusive of Assessments, Treatment Plans and Progress Notes

in an electronic health record system in a timely manner as required by program standards.

• Adhere to all confidentiality requirements and mandated reporting laws.

 

Employment Standards

 

Knowledge of:

• Symptoms and behaviors of mental health challenges and diagnosis.

• Basic social rehabilitation, socialization and practical life management skills

• Principles and methods of interviewing, counseling, crisis intervention and assessing psychosocial

behaviors

• Diagnosing using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) Criteria.

• Medi-Cal/EPSDT service delivery and productivity standards

• Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRs) and documentation standards.

• Strength based and culturally competent services.

• School based systems, policies, and procedures

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Ability to:

• Work with children, adolescents and families

• Assess student's behavioral and emotional strengths and challenges to make knowledgeable

recommendations and/or design appropriate Treatment Plans.

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties,

contributing to a positive climate and culture at PVPSA and with community partners.

• Prepare a variety of administrative and professional reports meeting agency standards.

• Bilingual/Bicultural skills a plus and eligible for additional compensation as noted

Training and Experience

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For Non-Licensed Classification:

Requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology,

Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or closely related behavioral science field and be a registered Associate

with the CA BBS (AMFT/ APCC/ ASW), OR be enrolled in a practicum course of an accredited master’s degree

program within a counseling field (MFT Trainee/ PCC Trainee/ Social Work Intern); must have at least one-year

experience working in counseling setting. Bilingual, English and Spanish, desirable.

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For Licensed Classification:

Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology,

Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, or closely related behavioral science field and be licensed with the CA

BBS as a LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Bilingual, English and Spanish, desirable.

All positions receive clinical supervision at no cost to employee. Routine training opportunities offered

interdepartmentally and agency wide.

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Salary and Benefits:

Competitive Salary, commensurate with experience. PVPSA offers competitive benefits including Paid Time Off,

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life for employee and family coverage is also available. Employer also contributes to

the employee’s retirement plan.

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40 hours per week, Full-Time

Salary Scale:

Non-Licensed: $74,880.00 – $82,555.20

Licensed: $83,200.00 – $91,728.00

Bilingual pay eligible (additional $1.50 per hour)

 

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit your resume and a cover letter via email to: 

 

PVPSA Human Resources

Email: adminhr@pvpsa.org

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PVPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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