Substance Use Disorder Clinician - LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW

Essential Duties 

1. Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families, with a specialized treatment focus on substance use issues.
2. Complies with productivity standards of the Agency and maintains an appropriate caseload to reach the budgeted daily expectation of billable hours. (refer to Productivity Policy)
3. Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to chart) as outlined in policy and measured via productivity reports (refer to Progress/Case Note Submission Policy).
4. Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients and families (meets medical necessity and the presence of SUD criteria) formulating psychosocial diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate method (s) of providing treatment/Evidence Based Practice (individual, family, group, supportive, outreach etc.).
5. Provides consultation and psychoeducation to Agency Clinical staff for the development and implementation of effective treatment plans to address client's substance use issues.
6. Continually assesses client progress and modifies treatment via completion and submission of outcome measures.
7. Accurately documents all work with client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.
8. Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and/or therapeutic practice with clients.
9. Provides psychoeducation on substance use and co-occurring disorders with individuals, families, and groups.
10. Advocating and/or ensuring accompaniment for clients (court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitations) with the goal to ensure satisfactory placement of a child in a safe, permanent, and stable home setting.
11. Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with child (ren), families, and community; works effectively within the Agency and community at large.
12. Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.
13. Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency (including media).

Qualifications

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• AOD Counselor Certification under CA Licensing and Certification (CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP) Must maintain licensure and AOD Counselor certification (if applicable) as a condition of employment.
• LMFT, LCSW or LPCC, preferred license issued by the State of California
• Must maintain licensure as a condition of employment
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification
• Ability to attend Pro Act de-escalating system training
• Must have a valid California Driver License and availability of a personal car with proof of insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English may be preferred.
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures of the Agency.
• Strong problem-solving skills

Compensation Range: $69,333/yr - $107,467/yr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!