Licensed Clinician MC

Voala; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) seeks a Clinician to assess clients, provide survivor advocacy, and deliver therapeutic counseling in a residential/outpatient setting in the Los Angeles area.

The role requires collaboration with program staff to meet beneficiaries’ needs. The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, complete documentation in HIPAA-compliant records, and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited graduate school.
• Current California state license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).
• 40-hour California Domestic Violence training within 90 days of hire.
• Fingerprint clearance/background check required.
• Experience with moderate to severe mental health symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Perform client screening, intake, orientation, and assessment for residential admissions.
• Provide survivor advocacy and trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling.
• Document all treatment in the Electronic Health Records system with HIPAA compliance.
• Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed and advocate to agencies.
• Maintain professional relationships through supervision, staff meetings, and trainings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Trauma-informed care

Empathy and active listening

Education

M.S. or M.A. in Human Services, Social Work or Psychology

California license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)

Domestic violence training (40-hour) within 90 days of hire

Tools

Electronic Clinical Management System

Job description

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Program

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972 in a grassroots effort by community members seeking alternatives to prison for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). SCADP is now a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing residential treatment services and outpatient counseling services to individuals throughout Los Angeles, as well as housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence. SCADP now offers services with a continuum of care to underserved and disadvantaged populations throughout the Los Angeles area.

PAY RATE: $92924.14 - $98,281.41 Per Year

BENEFITS: SCADP offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the clinical supervision of the Regional Clinical Director and the operations supervision of the Program Manager, the Clinician will assess clients, provide survivor advocacy, and provide therapeutic counseling. The Clinician shall work in collaboration with key program staff to assist in meeting the overall needs of beneficiaries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform client screening, intake, orientation, and assessment functions necessary to complete admission to the residential program, and screen for any contributing factors (health or mental co-morbidities).
  • Provide survivor advocacy as set forth in the California Domestic Violence training requirements
  • Provides treatment planning at 30 day intervals following the initial assessment to measure change and guide continuing care or aftercare plans.
• Deliver treatment using trauma informed approach and evidence based practice protocols.
  • Provide individual, group and family therapeutic counseling
  • Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
  • Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed
  • Act as client advocate to agencies and persons when appropriate.
• Maintains the dignity and personal rights of all clients as highlighted by deploying clear and skilled crisis communication, evasion techniques when participants display hostile or volatile behaviors.
• Develops positive workplace relationships with staff and peers by participation in professional development events and offering appropriate support while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Participates in routine clinical supervision or consultation with Clinical Director
  • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care.
  • Assist with training and education projects for staff, residents and community
  • Serve as role model through positive, appropriate conduct and participation in agency events

ESSENTIAL ABILITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Ability to work and deal with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs, which may include clients with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration, and other challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the position requires incumbents to report to work on-site each day of active employment.
• SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT: Perform client screening, intake, orientation, and assessment functions necessary to complete admission to the residential program, and screen for continuing stay criteria based on ASAM Criteria.
• TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING:
  • Deliver treatment using trauma informed approach and evidence based practice protocols.
  • Provide individual, group and family therapeutic counseling.
• TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING: Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
• TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING:
  • Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed
  • Act as client advocate to agencies and persons when appropriate
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  • Participates in routine clinical supervision with Clinical Director
  • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care.
  • Assist with training and education projects for staff, residents and community
• Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.

MANDATED REPORTER

As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
• Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as SCADP serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.

EDUCATION:

• Master of Science or Master of Arts Degree in Human Services, Social Work or Psychology (or related discipline) from an accredited graduate school.
• Current state license from California BBS (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
• [as needed: Competes California Domestic violence training (40 Hour class) within 90 days of hire]

EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced with moderate to severe mental health symptoms

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Alcohol and Drug treatment experience
• Familiarity with Electronic Clinical Management System
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong crisis management, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.