What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Clinician position at Alura Workforce Solutions?
SUMMARY OF POSITION
We are seeking a highly motivated Forensic Clinician for our clients residential program which provides mental health services and housing for up to 60 Adults ages 18 to 59. Developed in conjunction with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, the program serves individuals with a history of placement failure or psychiatric instability who are ready for discharge from Institutions for Mental Disease, Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Units, or Crisis Residential Facilities and are in need of a safe place to live. The primary focus of Normandie Village is to provide intensive mental health support in a structured residential environment in order to prepare the client for more independent community living and a transition into a stable community environment.
The Forensic Clinician must have an MSW, MA / MS, PhD, or PsyD from an accredited university and be license-eligible. The responsibilities of the position include providing individual and group therapy, as well as case management services to an adult forensic population. Documentation on all services provided must be submitted within 24-hours of service delivery. Clinical staff participates in all meetings and supervision activities. Assists with any other project as indicated by the Director, Assistant Director, or Program Coordinator as needed. Must maintain a clear criminal record for continued employment eligibility.
The employer provides clinical supervised hours for BBS registered candidates and is a student Loan forgiveness qualifying employer.
ESSENTIALS DUTIES
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical charts with appropriate and timely completion of all required documentation, including but not limited to, assessments, progress notes, treatment and discharge
- Provides full services to an assigned caseload, including individual, group, couples, family psychotherapy, case recording and management, and re-hospitalization. Meets all contracted monthly service requirements
- Implements and is responsible for the treatment planning needs of assigned client caseload
- Makes and implements client disciplinary recommendations, as needed
- Provides on-call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular work hours
- Participates in assigned program, treatment planning, and in-service training meetings as scheduled
- Productively participates in weekly individual and group supervision. Maintains and improves clinical skills, through supervision, training seminars and classes. Follows supervisor's directives
- Maintains an objective and professional relationship with clients at all times
- Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team, including timely and effective communications
- Effectively presents clinical case material as needed
- Communicates effectively with clients as well as their family members and significant others
- Maintains active and effective liaison with relevant community agencies and initiates collateral contact with family, friends, board and care operators referring agencies and professionals as needed for the client's continuity of care
- Exercises good judgment by objectively and unemotionally analyzing facts, weighing evidence, utilizing clinical skills and reaching sound conclusions
- Responds appropriately under difficult or stressful circumstances
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Compensation
29.98 / hr - $30.01 / hr (non-bilingual)
31.01 / hr (bilingual Spanish)
Additional DMH compensation, up to $1,250 / month.
Additional Information
Full-Time, Direct Placement, Non-Exempt, Union
Schedule
Sun-Thurs
8am-4 : 30pm
Tues-Sat
9am-5 : 30pm
INDH
Salary : $30 - $31
