POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Program Director, the Clinician is responsible for providing a
wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management
counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children,
and other clients in accordance with their specific therapeutic needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides
direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families as
measured by supervision and/or direct observation.
- Complies
with productivity standards of the Agency and maintains an appropriate caseload
to reach the budgeted daily expectation of billable hours.
- Submits
timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to
chart) as outlined in policy and measured via productivity reports.
- Continually
assesses the needs and symptoms of clients and families (meets medical
necessity) formulating a psychosocial diagnosis, gathering history, and
determining the most appropriate method (s) of providing
treatment/Evidence-Based Practice (individual, family, group, case management,
outreach, etc.)
- Continually
assesses client progress and modifies treatment via completion and submission
of outcome measures.
- Accurately
documents all work with the client and/or family and/or relevant persons as
measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.
- 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.
- Establishes
and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients,
families, and community; works effectively within the Agency and community at
large.
- 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.
- Maintains
knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Phoenix House,
CARF, Community Care Licensing, SAPC, DMH, 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.
- Maintains
overall confidentiality information regarding clients, families, and operations
of the Agency (including media).
- Incorporates
Agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
- Maintains
a professional relationship with clients, staff, and other outside stakeholders
at all times.
- Exercises
good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
- Attends
all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state
licensing requirements, completes all training on time
- Attends
and participates in program and all staff meetings
- Adheres
to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a
role model for others
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS
- Master's
Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
- AMFT
or ACSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Registration
required.
- LMFT
or LCSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Registration
a plus
- Must
maintain licensure as a condition of employment.
- Experience
in Substance Abuse or Mental Health preferred
- Experience
with SPAC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies preferred
- Evidenced-Based
Trained/Certified in MAP, TF-CBT, SS Preferred
- Must
maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile
insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
- Demonstrated
commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE
For- Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and
Forward-Thinking
- Proficiency
in MS Office systems
- Ability
to utilize an electronic medical record
- Proficiency
with SPAC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies
- Establish
and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Communicate
effectively with others both orally and in writing
- Ability
to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability
to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
- Ability
to model positive behavior and demeanor
- Understanding
of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
- Understanding
of adult/adolescent development and family systems
- Excellent
time management and organizational skills
- Ability
to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and
collaborative
- Skills
and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of
various backgrounds
- Bilingual
in Spanish preferred
Job Location: Santa Ana, CA
Job ID: 125