McKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about!  We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N. 

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.  

The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is  H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization.  We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all. 

The Position: We are looking for a Lead Clinician, who is willing to embrace McKinley’s mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Lead Clinician is responsible for coordinating clinical services, train new clinicians, and supervise clinical staff in the Unaccompanied Children’s Shelter (UCS).

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay range we’re offering is $85,000- $94,000 annually depending (Based) on experience.

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $550/month
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Credit Union Membership
• Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

• Be an LCSW or LMFT and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences; and  
• 2 years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience or a master's degree or Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement; and 
• Two years of postgraduate direct service delivery experience; and
• Five years clinical employment experience in the behavioral sciences.
• The Lead Clinician must have supervisory experience and be licensed to provide clinical services in the state where the care provider is located.
• Prior mental health and residential treatment experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office-related software
• Possess superior oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimum supervision
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff
• Able to represent the agency professionally and appropriately with all constituencies
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) highly preferred
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening
• Ability to commute to various sites on and off campus
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to lift 10 pounds

VACCINATIONS REQUIRED: Be able to show proof of immunization or immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route, including:

• Varicella: two doses of varicella vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR born in the United States before 1980 with a reported history of chickenpox (verified by an adult present at the time of illness) OR titers indicating varicella immunity OR documentation from a healthcare provider verifying previous infection.

• MMR: two doses of MMR vaccine (at least four weeks apart) OR titers indicating immunity to all three diseases.

• Tdap: one Tdap dose.

• Influenza: one dose annually during flu season.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index
• Insurability under Corporate Automobile Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the supervisor of clinical care in the UCS.
• Provide mental health guidance regarding services including family therapy, individual counseling, and specialized groups as needed.
• Consult with an interdisciplinary team for initial assessments and treatment needs in collaboration with the Program Director. 
• Meet with each clinician for individual supervision at a minimum total of 1 hour weekly or as indicated.
• Provide 2 hours of group supervision weekly.
• Oversee, monitor, and advise on the mental health plans for UC seeking a safe release. 
• Initiate and maintain contacts with the Lead Case Manager, establishing unified plans aimed at reunification or other appropriate treatment goals.  
• Provide the Program DIrector with information regarding a UC’s progress towards safe release.  
• Believe that people can change; demonstrate an ability to understand the psychosocial needs of UC.  
• Understand the need to set limits and intervene in an emergency, or refer situations to UC staff for assistance.  
• Provide consultation as needed to leaders of UC group meetings. 
• Maintain coordination with the Program Director to provide written quarterly reports and discharge reports and participate in joint planning as necessary.
• In collaboration with the Lead Case Manager, maintain contact with school personnel regarding each UC’s academic performance and behavior and attend meetings as indicated.
• Meet regularly with an interdisciplinary team to discuss treatment objectives.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Remain on call for clinical coverage and emergencies.
• Participate in chart reviews and other Quality Assurance (QA) functions.
• Maintain all required documentation on a timely basis and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.
• Attend all required supervision, department and agency meetings.
• Take responsibility for on-going development of professional skills.
• Attend all required agency training.
• Participate in the agency’s Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) plan as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Why Should You Apply?

• Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives 
• Competitive pay
• Several benefit options
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N. 

McKinley’s response to COVID-19: The safety of the families, children, clients we serve as well as our valued team members is our priority. We want to make sure everyone at McKinley feels safe and welcomed. We are taking all the necessary precautions and safety measures to maintain a safe environment throughout our different locations. We are providing PPE to our team members and visitors along with practicing social distancing measures.