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Licensed Clinician MC

Job ID:4584

Salary:$92924.14 - $98281.41 Per Year

Area of Interest:Recovery

Division:Adult Services

Shift Type:Day

About Us:

VOALA

Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories

Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans- services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more atwww.voala.org.

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

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

JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Director and the operations supervision of the Program Manager, the Clinician, Licensed I will assess clients, evaluate medical necessity for SUD treatment services, provide therapeutic counseling, and oversee counseling services provided by non-licensed staff. 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 continuing stay criteria based on ASAM Criteria.

+ Assesses for medical necessity for SUD treatment and complete diagnosis based on DSM 5 evaluation.

+ Ensure adherence to DMC-ODS Waiver, Title XXII, CARF standards, and HIPAA.

+ Provides treatment planning using the ASAM Criteria 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 and oversee 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

+ Other duties as may be required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

+ 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.

+ Oversee services provided by non-licensed staff.

+ TREATMENT RECORDKEEPING: Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.

+ CRISIS RESOLUTION AND CLIENT ADVOCACY:

+ 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.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

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 (MFT or LCSW)

EXPERIENCE:

+ Prior experience treating clients with moderate to severe mental health symptoms (including volunteer or supervised student experience)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certification by an approved accrediting organization (CCAPP, CADTP or CADEE)

+ Alcohol and Drug treatment experience

+ ASAM knowledge

+ Knowledge of Drug Medi-Cal and Los Angeles County services provision and regulation

+ Familiarity with Electronic Clinical Management System

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish

+ Strong crisis management, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.

Volunteers of America 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 as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 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 (OHS) 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.