Associate Clinical Therapist

Interfaith Community Services INC-posted 21 days ago

$35 - $39/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Escondido, CA

101-250 employees

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In the Associate Clinical Therapist role, you’ll provide professional mental health services, to include case consultation and individual and group psychotherapy; evaluations and assessments, and perform related work as required, supporting the mission of Interfaith Community Services. The Recovery and Wellness Center was created with the vision that all individuals should have an opportunity to pursue wellness and recovery and in turn experience an improved quality of life regardless of their ability to pay. Interfaith will provide a recovery-oriented system of care that is designed to support individuals seeking to recover from substance use disorders and/or cooccurring conditions across their lifespan. The RWC treatment center will include withdrawal management (detox), residential and outpatient treatment services.

Conducts intake assessments; prepares diagnostic evaluations which include obtaining personal, social, emotional, and substance abuse history; determines the cause, nature, and severity of the client’s current mental status
Determines medical necessity and level of care placement for Substance Use Disorder treatment services
Develops, evaluates, and implements goal-oriented treatment plans
Provides direct treatment services such as individual, family and group therapy to a difficult and complex client population
Intervenes in crisis situations when a client exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms that present an immediate threat to the client or others
Provides rehabilitative and socialization services to restore and maintain the best possible functional level of clients with chronic psychological impairments
Provides consultation to other staff members on a client’s history, mental status, and previous treatment, and on the community resources available for the treatment of a client
Participates in staff review of a case(s); recommends changes in therapeutic techniques, environment, and/or charting to facilitate client recovery
Strictly adheres to participant confidentiality as required by County, State, and Federal (42 CFR) regulations
Assists clients and their families in understanding the nature of their mental or emotional disorder; provides emotional support and information to assist them in identifying external stressors that contribute to the client’s problems
Prepares case documentation, progress reports, special reports, proposals, manuals, and correspondence
Performs specialized tasks, including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and Tarasoff assessments
May provide guidance to volunteers and staff
Participates in mental health conferences and local area committees
Services as a consultant or trainer for staff on complex client placement and mental health issues
Recommends when to terminate professional counseling treatment; develops follow-up and/or revised post-treatment techniques and activities
Performs additional duties as assigned

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related field, required
Must be currently registered with the State of California as Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
2+ years of experience working in a social service or counseling-related setting, required
Ability to establish and maintain professional boundaries with clients
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with ASI and ASAM system and software
Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines and working effectively under pressure, using independent judgment to produce quality work under time constraints
Demonstrated experience working with a collaborative team
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret quantitative information
Working Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to communicate effectively among a diverse workforce population and maintain sound working relations with all levels within the organization.
Work with spirit of enthusiasm, teamwork, cooperation and a sense of urgency.
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality over all matters in the course of business operations including client and employee information.
Must be able to perform work in both indoor and outdoor settings
Must have the physical ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, kneel and uses hands, arms and legs for dexterity and balance on a frequent basis
May be subjected to adverse conditions, including contact from hostile people
Low to moderate exposure to contagious diseases (hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, etc.)
Low to moderate exposure of unpleasant and noxious fumes, odors, dust, temperatures, noise and inclement weather
Occasionally lifts, carries and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds
Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers, computers and similar office equipment and supplies
Prioritizes and multi-tasks work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking
Occasionally is required to perform the safe operation of a vehicle, office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace
Must be able to hear, see, including distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic backgrounds and origins

Experience working with substance abuse disorders, preferred

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled
Flexible Work Schedules
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
AD&D / Group Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Early Release Days!
Work Anniversary Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Home Ownership Assistance Program
Casual Work Environment
Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

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