Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (5853)

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Licensed Clinical Counselor will work with the Associate Behavioral Health Director in supporting clinical practices that address the cultural/social/diversity of the population of the program, as well as providing clinical treatment services. The Licensed Clinical Counselor will also support the trainee/intern/associate component, providing clinical supervision when needed, monitoring clinical documentation, and training.

This position reports to the Associate Behavioral Health Director.

JOB DUTIES:

Available to be on call for clinical issues on a rotating schedule

Available to work one or two weekends a month for appropriate program structure monitoring

Supports clinical practices that address the cultural/social/diversity of the population of the program

Provides support with clinical supervision to trainees/interns/associates and clinical staff in the program as directed

Monitors quality assurance of all clinical records for participants including documentation, confidentiality, and chart audits to ensure adherence to State and County requirements

Keeps current with school trainee/intern placement requirements

Supports Clinical Program Supervisor with completion of reports and evaluations of trainees/interns/associates as required by the graduate schools, as needed

Facilitates and/or co-facilitate clinical meetings to address behavioral and/or clinical concerns, progress, and crisis intervention of all residents

Ensures all incident reports that pertain to clinical issues are addressed in a timely manner and assess for risk factors including quality assurance issues

Monitors the participation and treatment of all residents

Ensures the safeguarding of resident rights, safety, security, and quality client care services

Facilitates 1-2 treatment groups weekly

Available for crisis intervention and consultation as needed

Ensures residents rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, including the right to wage a complaint in accordance with State, County, and agency policies and procedures

Coordinates individual, family, and child counseling and case management services and assessments

Provides substance abuse, mental health and psychosocial assessment, as needed

Ensures along with Clinical Program Supervisor that counselors use appropriate curriculum in all groups.

Provides direct clinical services including individual, group, couples, and family sessions and interventions when needed

Assists with implementation and maintain an evidence based, trauma-informed, culturally relevant, gender specific treatment program

Participates in program development with Clinical Program Supervisor and Program Director

Develops and maintains relationships with other agencies in the community, as they pertain to the clinical program

Attends necessary agency and program meetings;

Participates in grant writing and fund raising as appropriate

Coordinates education/vocational component with Clinical Program Supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of trauma, substance use, and community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy

Well versed in mandated reporting laws, child development, family systems, stages of change, and co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions

Familiar with Drug Medi-Cal documentation standards

Knowledge of DSM-V and ICD-10 Diagnosis

Familiarity with (or ability to quickly learn) evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and CBT

Desire and willingness to work with people with Co-Occurring Disorders

Belief that all individuals have strengths and are capable of growth and development

Recognition of the value of client input into treatment goals and receptivity to client feedback

Ability to integrate knowledge of a variety of models and theories of addiction and other substance-related problems to understand and plan intervention strategies

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Knowledgeable about community resources

Proficient computer skills especially using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Excellent writing skills to meet required standards of documentation

Ability to monitor as needed with multiple priorities simultaneously, and prioritize effectively on competing demands of time

Ability to listen attentively and empathically

Adherence to professional standards and scope of practice

Ability to work collaboratively with individuals(s) in other teams, divisions, and organizations

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people

TB test and health screen required

CPR/First Aid certificate required

Experience and sensitivity working with HIV/ AIDS, mental health, substance abuse, ethnic, and gender issues

Ability to be compassionate and create a welcoming environment for residents as well as ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries

Provides a welcoming environment to staff and visitors

Job Requirements: Masters or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field plus a minimum of five years' experience working in substance use and community mental health programs and two years' experience providing clinical supervision

Must possess a valid LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or PsyD license in the State of California

Must be eligible to supervise interns, trainees, and practicum students

Worksite address

oakland, CA, 94616, US

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