Behavioral Health Clinician, Mental Health Diversion

OLE Health • Woodland, CA

24d • $75,245 - $107,661 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Clinician (AMFT/LMFT, ASW/LCSW, APCC/LPCC) delivers adult mental health and substance use disorder assessment and counseling services to clients who have been referred for diversion from the justice system. Clinician supports low-barrier access to services and affirms the client as the expert in their own life. Services and supports are facilitated in clinic and community settings. Clinician offers ideas and solutions to program challenges and supports other team members to do their best work. Demonstrates cultural humility and clinical competence providing services for those who have experienced justice system involvement, history of incarceration, substance use disorders, severe mental health conditions and symptoms, and chronic homelessness. Collaborates with other clinical, case manager, peer, and supervisory staff by using a strength-based and developmental approach where learning is key. Shares work related information with peers and supervisors as appropriate and necessary. With consistency and dedication utilizes their own personal strengths to support fellow team members and community partners. Clinician understands the role of stigma, discrimination, and systemic factors that create and maintain barriers to stability and wellness. Services are delivered in-person. CommuniCare+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. CommuniCare+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system. YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

Requirements

• ASW/LCSW, AMFT/LMFT, APCC/LPCC required or application in process. Must be in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Science. Will consider MSW’s if close to graduation.
• A minimum of two-years of experience working in behavioral health / mental health / SUD setting, strong diagnostic and assessment skills strongly preferred.
• Able to proficiently engage and provide care by way of HIPAA complaint telehealth/video-based services and fully participate in video-based meetings and trainings.
• Direct clinical experience working with those living with co-occurring conditions needed.
• Current/valid drivers license and clean driving record
• BLS Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
• Experience or knowledge of re-entry services, diversion programs, restorative justice, and/or harm reduction strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinician is responsible for: responding to crisis, triaging client needs, conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for clients experiencing moderate to severe SUD/MH conditions, diagnosing, treatment planning, providing therapy, care coordination and referral, understanding billing structure, and how to correctly utilize and interpret ASAM, ICD10 and DSM5 codes and criteria.
• Collaborate directly with program case managers, peer advocates, supervisor, community stakeholders, and the Yolo County Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate long term follow-up and care
• Complete clinical documentation within 48-hours of services in accordance with working hours and agency, county, and contract requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and respect when working with clients, peers, and community partners.
• Monitor charts to ensure the timely placement of all correspondence, completes all screening and data collection tools, tracks caseload. Participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Manage complex caseload, direct service, and administrative duties in fast-paced setting.
• Respond to and manage crisis situations according to agency guidelines and legal/ethical mandates.
• Work with clients to establish goals and treatment/care plan. Clinician is responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical risk factors and danger signals.
• Provide information to clients including treatment alternatives, referrals, and other community resources.
• Create a supportive discharge or program completion process, in collaboration with other members of the team.
• Responsible for remaining within all legal/ethical standards, including confidentiality and HIPAA, mandated reporting, and Tarasoff.
• Responsible for understanding, explaining, and enforcing all rules and regulations associated with clinic policy.
• Compile and report on outcome data as required.
• Attend clinical supervision/consultation, weekly staff meetings, meetings with community partners, training as arranged/required.
• Maintains current license/registration in good standing, submits all CEU and training certifications to HR.
• Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the CommuniCare+OLE’s Policies and Procedures, and any other standards which may apply to this position.
• May require transportation (in personal vehicle) of clients as part of navigating services and appointments if company vehicle is not available and it is safe to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level