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