AARS Project ADAPT - Clinical Therapist

This is a union position. Project ADAPT is an adult outpatient program that provides culturally competent substance use and mental health services in English and Chinese.  Our program offers a strengths-based, trauma-informed, harm reduction approach.  Services include Individual, Group, Contingency Management and Case Management services.  We encourage the development of supportive relationships and community to help support individuals in their journey of recovery.  Our goals are to provide a safe and respectful counseling space for people from all walks of life and to reduce the impact of substance use and mental health conditions that lead to healthy, meaningful lives. The Clinician I at Project ADAPT works collaboratively with the Program Director, AARS Outreach and Prevention Department, HealthRIGHT360 Intake Department as well as other Community Providers and Resources to assess and connect clients to the level of treatment that is appropriate for them.  They will conduct SUD Intakes and mental health screenings and complete Level of Care Assessments for clients seeking placement to Project ADAPT or other HealthRIGHT360 Outpatient programs.  They will also manage a small caseload of individual SUD and MH therapy clients and facilitate Group Sessions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinician I responsibilities:  In collaboration with the Program Director, AARS Outreach and Prevention Department, HealthRIGHT360 Intake Department and other Community Providers, primarily responsible for conducting SUD Intakes and mental health screenings for clients seeking placement to Project ADAPT or other HealthRIGHT360 Outpatient programs.  Conduct Level of Care Assessments and ensure clients are assessed to the appropriate level of care and provides diagnostic feedback and assessment information to the Clinical Team once placed.  Also manage a small SUD and MH caseload as well as facilitate Group Sessions.   Clinical Responsibilities:  Provides SUD Intake/mental health assessments and evaluations as well as   integrated individual and group alcohol and drug counseling, and mental health therapy.  Provides culturally competent services using harm reduction and trauma informed principles.  Identifies treatment needs, recommends treatment plans based on assessment, and works to ensure clients are able meet all requirements.  Serves as the point of contact and coordinates referrals and follow-ups with other agencies.  Handles crisis interventions and assesses situations for further needs.  Maintains a small caseload of clients providing substance use and mental health treatment.  Maintains a Service Delivery  target of 20 hours of billable services per week.   Administration and compliance:  Monitors reports daily to prevent and clear any compliance errors in client charts.  Maintains client charts in accordance with governing standards and regulations (Drug Medi-Cal).  Maintain records and documents services in a timely manner.  Maintains strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals.  Complies with Board requirements for license registration/renewal.   Treatment Setting Responsibilities:  Coordinates intake planning and warm handoff with client’s SUD Counselor, and assists with answering any of the client’s questions about engaging in treatment.  Facilitates groups using evidence-based strategies on a variety of core curriculum such as CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT and Relapse Prevention. Coordinates discharge planning with client’s SUD Counselor.  Provides consultation to staff regarding symptom management, mental health conditions and crisis intervention strategies.  Attends staff and agency meetings.  Participates in agency trainings as required.   Documentation Responsibilities:  Completes all Intake Assessments and required paperwork, including Level of Care Assessment, within timeline established by HealthRight360 to ensure compliance with Medi-Cal and County standards.  For Individual SUD and MH caseload, conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, completes release and consent forms and discharge paperwork in a timely manner.  In addition, completes assigned Drug Medi-Cal, Mental Health documentation and billing.  Documents all delivered individual and group services in various electronic systems in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.  EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES QUALIFICATIONS: • Board Registered or Licensed as a LMFT/AMFT, LCSW/ASW, LPCC, APC or Psychologist/Registered Psychologist • Minimum two years of experience in dual diagnosis substance abuse treatment in an inpatient or outpatient community mental health setting • Ability to work with a diverse population and open to learning and understanding different perspectives • Experience conducting mental health assessments and providing appropriate diagnoses • Experience with Mental Health Medi-Cal procedures • Demonstrated clinical paperwork, timely record keeping abilities and dual-entry in EHR systems • Familiarity with Drug Medi-Cal and ASAM Criteria is a Plus • Knowledge/familiarity of AVATAR is a Plus

Salary : $83,200 - $97,760