Licensed Clinical Therapist - Dual Diagnosis

Description

At Saban we believe in the employee experience, and know you are the heart of our business! Work shouldn't consume your life, we believe in Work-Life-Balance and strive for flexibility through various company perks.

Benefits and Perks:

• $5,000 sign on bonus
• Free Medical coverage options. We cover all out of pocket expenses!
• Chiropractor/Acupuncture care
• HMO and PPO Dental coverage options
• Vision
• CME Hours Stipend
• License Renewal Paid
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Program
• 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
• Generous paid time off including 1-Week Holiday closure for Christmas & New Years!
• Competitive Wages & Annual Merit Increase

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy to individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health; assists individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, and issues such as mood disorders, depression, suicide, domestic violence, sexual dysfunction, stress management, problems with self-esteem, issues associated with aging, job and career concerns, educational decisions, issues of mental and emotional health, family, parenting, marital problems, and gender issues
• Gathers data of client’s history through personal interviews with client, family and others; prepares case histories affecting client; provides clinical assessment and treatment planning for clients.
• Consults with medical staff, case managers, and paraprofessionals to ensure clinical and case management needs and service quality are being met; confers regarding additional identified services as needed. Participate in meetings that involve drug or related behavior.
• Work with the Behavioral Health Director to develop, evaluate, and modify, when necessary, a trauma-responsive, culturally informed substance program and workflows/procedures.
• Maintains a working knowledge of other community substance use and mental health services and resources; effectively matches the services and resource needs of clients.
• Collaborates, coordinates, and advocates with other community professionals, servicing agencies, clients, and families to ensure service plan implementation and/or linkage services; monitors linkage services to ensure that referrals are provided promptly and effectively.
• Acts as a resource to other Clinic providers. Collaborates with physicians and others to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can understand and comply with.
• Participates in crisis intervention and conflict resolution actions, including suicide assessments, partner abuse, child and elder abuse screening; takes appropriate measures to resolve crisis situations; implements mandatory reporting procedures in accordance with regulations (including HIPAA) and policies.
• Records/enters all information regarding client services in accordance with policies procedures.
• Gathers information, performs data entry, ensuring accuracy and completeness; ensures documentation and reports comply with requirements of regulatory agencies, contractual obligations and funding sources.
• Listens to clients/patients’ complaints and concerns and works to resolve them independently; refers clients/patients to appropriate manager if unable to resolve issues to the client’s satisfaction.
• Ensures client/patient confidentiality; demonstrates complete discretion when discussing client information; always complies with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with Behavioral Health Director to provide expertise and substance use training to staff as needed.
• In collaboration with Behavioral Health Director, outreach to community organizations for partnership opportunities with public, private, and nonprofit sector groups to provide services.
• Provide leadership and consultation to SCC staff in clinical crises with people experiencing difficulties related to substance use.

Position Requirements:

• A license issued by the State of California to provide therapy. Allowable licenses include: Marriage and Family Therapy License (LMFT), Clinical Social Work license (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC) and/or Clinical Psychologist (PsyD).
• Experience working with individuals dealing with substance misuse and/or certified Drug Abuse Counselor.
• Knowledge of and ability to use trauma-specific clinical techniques and therapies, especially around substance use issues.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and openness. Experience working cross-culturally. Knowledge of culturally responsive therapy a plus.
• Prior experience working within a community mental health or primary care, medical setting preferred.
• Able to work in a harm reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers.
• Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of child protection regulations and standards
• Working knowledge of social services resources in the Los Angeles area, and related reporting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to crisis situations, and a working knowledge of crisis management techniques and suicide intervention.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written, including ability to make presentations
• Bilingual skills in Spanish/English (preferred)
• Bilingual skills in languages such as Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Russian, Armenian preferred.

About Us:

The Saban Community Clinic was founded in 1967 on the principle that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. It is our mission provide affordable quality Whole Person Care to everyone regardless of income or immigration status in a caring environment. This includes medical, behavioral health and dental care.

Saban Community Clinic values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at Saban means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability.

Our impact continues to grow. Come join our dynamic team to help build healthier communities and make a difference in our patients' lives!

Qualifications

Salary : $83,000 - $100,000