Clinician - LPHA;

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $86,000.00 Salary

Position Type Full Time

Education Level Graduate Degree

Category Nonprofit - Social Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Person in this position will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services for clients and their families. Provides clinical guidance and support to program staff, participates in client case conferences and participates in implementation and development of the clinical programming. Works closely with the Parole Outpatient Clinic on behalf of clients who are receiving psychiatric care, included medication prescribed for the treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions.

Interview clients when referred by clinical staff for therapy, conduct assessment and individual, conjoint, couple, and multiple family groups counseling as indicated. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

• Utilize intake and screening instruments using a gender-specific assessment of needs to obtain a complete medical history; history of substance abuse; physical, emotional and sexual abuse/incest history; education level; work history; involvement with the legal system; and assessment of children’s needs in all areas of development areas.
• Develop individualized plan of services throughout the continuum of care including ongoing assessment and treatment needs, delivery of therapeutic services, follow-up services for the women to prevent relapse and follow-up services for the children.
• Provide services offered in the context of family and other relationships including individual, group and family counseling.
• Provide guidance in determining education and vocational goals based on the interest and preferences of each woman in addition to individualized assessments.
• Provide specialized classes and workshops, relevant topics to include Domestic Violence, incest Survivors, Family Relationships, Co-Dependence, Living with AIDS, and legal issues, e.g., child custody (Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 300).
• Participation in Quality Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency, state and any other rules and standards.
• Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of West Care Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent communication skills including superior writing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, to encompass all Microsoft Office applications.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from LEIE.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain West Care’s vehicle insurance is required; and CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• As mandated by the State of California those employees who work at Residential, Outpatient, Sober Living, provide Mental Health Services, or Transitional Living Facilities must be fully vaccinated by September 30, 2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State,…