Clinician: Jail Diversion- 7132
About The Position
Within the Jail Diversion program, staff work within the courts and mental health systems to assist adult clients with mental health and/or substance abuse issues who are at risk of going to jail. The goal of the program is to divert unnecessary stays in the correctional system while providing clients with an opportunity to become involved in treatment. Successful involvement in the program helps a client to reduce or possibly eliminate charges on their record. Clinician Duties & Responsibilities Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model. Conducts clinical and risk assessments. Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans. Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served. Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support. Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers. Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis. May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting. Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy. Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence. Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings. Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting. Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable. In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu. Additional responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or higher in related field.
- Experience working with trauma, mental illness and/or serious emotional disorders and/or substance use disorders preferred.
- LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A required.
- Valid Driver’s License for programs where transportation is required
Nice To Haves
- LCSW, LMFT, LPC, Licensed Psychologist preferred.
- LADC may be substituted for LCSW, LMFT, LPC or Licensed Psychologist in some programs.
- Other training may be required based on program.
Responsibilities
- Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with the program model.
- Conducts clinical and risk assessments.
- Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
- Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
- Works with clients to develop appropriate discharge plans utilizing natural support.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
- Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
- May provide care in office, home, residential, and/or community-based settings based on program model and setting.
- Responsible for maintaining client and staff records according to agency policy.
- Provides coverage for team members during periods of absence.
- Participates in weekly supervision, consultations, and meetings.
- Transports clients using agency vehicles and/or personal vehicles based on program model and setting.
- Participates in all required CHR training and obtains and/or maintains certification in an EBP if applicable.
- In residential programs, therapists prioritize safety and physical presence, participating as full members of the milieu.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Sign on Bonus
- Special day off for your birthday
- Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites)
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
- FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs
- Internal career fairs
- Annual wellness stipend
- FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families
- Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
- Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program
- Leadership luncheons with our CEO
- Various agency committees
- Weekly video updates from our CEO
- Monthly newsletters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
