Associate Clinician (ACSW/AMFT/APCC)

Medix is now hiring Associate Clinicians for Outpatient Clinics in Orange County!

• Locations Available: Laguna Woods, Costa Mesa, and Santa Ana
• Pay: $28.00-$33.00
• Supervised Hours: 35-40 supervised hours a week.
• Population: Adults (18+), Mild to Moderate, Outpatient, Group Sessions
• Shift: Mon-Fri (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm)
• Type: Contract to Hire (Perm after 20 weeks)

Requirements:

• Must be a BBS Registered ACSW, AMFT, or, APCC
• Preferably 2 years of clinical experience preferred but we are open to new grads!
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Duties:

• Facilitates group treatment using approved curricula and techniques.
• Conducts initial patient assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Prepares, updates, and reviews treatment plans in accordance with policies and team input.
• Documents patient progress, incidents, and unusual occurrences accurately and promptly.
• Ensures complete and accurate medical records, addressing omissions or errors with the Program Director.
• Completes discharge summaries and manages transitions efficiently.
• Engages in public relations and educational activities as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in addressing the needs of adult patients (18+), building therapeutic relationships, and facilitating goal achievement.
• Maintains regular communication with care providers and stakeholders regarding treatment plans, progress, and discharge.
• Monitors patient attendance and follows up on issues, initiating behavioral contracts when needed.
• Coordinates with physicians and counsels patients on funding issues.
• Adheres to mandatory reporting laws and accurately follows billing procedures.
• Conducts timely insurance reviews and manages patient crises effectively.

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances)
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).)
• 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life Insurance Plan

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.