Clinician: Jail Diversion- 7405
About The Position
The Clinician works in CHR’s Jail Diversion program, which operates within the courts and mental health systems to support adults with mental health and/or substance use issues who are at risk of incarceration. The program aims to divert unnecessary stays in the correctional system and connect clients with treatment; participation may help reduce or eliminate charges on a client’s record. The Clinician provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model, including clinical and risk assessments, individualized person-centered treatment planning, crisis assessment and intervention, and discharge planning. The role collaborates with clients, families, and other service providers, maintains records, supports team coverage, participates in supervision and meetings, and may provide care in office, home, residential, or community-based settings. The Clinician may transport clients and participates in required training and applicable evidence-based-practice certification.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
- LMSW, LPC-A, or LMFT-A licensure/certification/registration required.
- Valid driver’s license for programs where transportation is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with trauma, mental illness, serious emotional disorders, and/or substance use disorders.
- LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist.
- LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
- Conduct clinical and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
- Demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and the developmental needs of each population served.
- Work with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Provide crisis assessment and intervention to monitor the status of clients in crisis.
- Provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings as appropriate to the program model and setting.
- Maintain client and staff records according to agency policy.
- Provide coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participate in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
- Transport clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles as appropriate to the program model and setting.
- Participate in required CHR training and obtain and/or maintain certification in an evidence-based practice if applicable.
- In residential programs, prioritize safety and physical presence and participate as a full member of the milieu.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
- Free training curriculum, including the Clinical Training Series.
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
- Annual wellness stipend.
- Free premium subscription to the Calm app.
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee appreciation events, contests, lunch and learns, and employee-led resource groups.
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Job Type
Full-time
