Clinician I (FUOP)

About the role

Job Summary: The Clinician I will assist the Director of Outpatient Services ensuring the provision of quality care in an outpatient mental health clinic serving individuals with co-occurring disorders. S/he will provide weekly supervision to Master Level clinicians interns or other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure clients receive comprehensive assessments and individualized service plans; and provide group treatment services using evidence-based practices as needed. They will also ensure service utilization benchmarks and reporting requirements for funders are met in a timely manner. As part of the Casa Esperanza Inc. team the Clinician I will provide services in a fully integrated holistic and collaborative manner using a team-treatment approach to ensure the coordination of all client services both across Casa programs as well as with external providers. The Clinician I will support with creating implementing and delivery trauma informed care across Casa programs. This integrated model aims to facilitate clear communication amongst all providers and eliminate duplication of efforts or conflicting approaches to care; detail necessarily follow up and assignments; and ensure-wrap around support services are in place to maximize treatment effectiveness and clinical outcomes.

What youll do

Clinical Services

Maintain an up-to-date waitlist and prioritize the assessment and appropriate placement of all high-risk individuals.

Monitor case assignments and ensure appropriate caseload mix.

Facilitate group interventions using evidence-based practices as needed.

Provide support to clients through individual therapy

Utilizes case conferencing and the program team to coordinate and ensure client treatment plans are effective and appropriate.

Support with clinical group supervision to ensure effective communication among team members manage productivity and quality assurance.

Provide ongoing support as need for facilitation of the multidisciplinary team meeting and office-based addiction treatment meetings.

Educate clients and their families about psychiatric and substance use disorder diagnoses; recovery and wellness support services; medication including MAT for substance use disorders psychotropic medications and medications for other physical conditions; and ensure engagement with medication monitoring services and regular health maintenance

Build collaborative relationships within the community that support a strong recovery system of care.

Work with Director of Outpatient Services to ensure that all clinical staff receive training and regular performance evaluations that support the delivery of safe effective evidence-based and culturally competent care.

Work with Director of Outpatient Services team to plan implement and maintain urgent care model.

Provide back up on-call coverage as needed.

Complete all clinical documentation in the agency electronic record.

Provide SOAP coverage as needed

Other duties as assigned

Administrative

Work closely with the Director of Outpatient Services to ensure Casa Esperanza Outpatient facilities meet all licensing regulatory accreditation credentialing and funder standards and requirements.

Maintains client and program records in accordance with agency regulatory and funder requirements and timelines

Work with Intake and admission Manager and Director of Outpatient Services to maintain efficient workflow to meet program utilization goals and objectives and ensure timely billing.

Work with Director of Outpatient Services to respond to internal and external data collection and reporting requirements.

Complete intern progress recordings evaluations and all required school documents

Participate in any required site visits and ensure compliance with any funder requirements.

Attend all relevant case conferences and staff meetings including MDT.

Support with facilitation of MDT OBAT and FUOP staff meetings.

Provide weekly supervision to direct reports.

Attend weekly supervision

Attends all trainings and professional development opportunities as required.

On call on a rotation schedule

Ensure that all program components and evidence-based practices are delivered to the target population and address any barriers to implementation.

Collaborate with Director of recovery Support Services to oversee data collection and outcomes reporting including progress on goals.

Support with creation implementation and delivery of trauma informed services in our integrated care model

Support with SOAP enrollment and tracking of completion

Other duties as required

Qualifications

Masters degree in social work psychology counseling or related field required

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Bilingual Spanish/English required

Two years experience working individuals living with co-occurring addiction mental illness and/or other trauma related disorders

Supervisory experience in a clinical setting and program management experience

Knowledge of appropriate community resources

Experience with homelessness domestic violence chronic disease and incarceration

Experience in crisis management and intervention

Experience providing individual family and group interventions to target population.

Strong verbal/written communication

Ability to work as both an effective team member and independently

Knowledge & Practice of evidence-based practices

Ability to meet the physical requirements and training requirements of the position

Schedule:

Full Time 40 Hours

Monday to Friday Availability from 8am to 8pm

Saturdays from 9am to 12pm

What we offer:

Casa Esperanza Benefits Package:

• Compensation: Salary Annual Range $75K to $80K
• Holiday Pay (12 days per year 1 floating holiday)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days year one 20.5 days at year 2 23 days at year 5
• Sick Pay - 10 paid days per year
• Long / Short Term Disability
• Paid by Company Life Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical Dental Vison)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• FSA/DCA (Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care)
• ComPsych Guidance Resources - EAP
• Educational Opportunities
• Tuition Remission
• Employee Ticket at Work (Discounts for Entertainment travel movies; etc.)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Increased Salary for Credentials
• and more....

Physical & Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

At Casa Esperanza Inc. the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. Thats why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Casa Esperanzas EEO Statement

Casa Esperanza Inc. values its diverse workplace and encourages women people of color LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents older members of society and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.

We recruit hire employ train promote and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Casa Esperanza Inc also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination including harassment because of race color sex gender age religion or religious creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All employees interns volunteers and contractors of Casa Esperanza Inc. are responsible for maintaining a work culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with kindness and respect.

Casa Esperanza Inc. also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email.