Clinician

Phoenix Houses of California•Venice, CA

About The Position

The Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children, and other clients based on their therapeutic needs. The role involves assessing clients and families, developing psychosocial diagnoses and treatment approaches, monitoring progress, and documenting services in accordance with agency policy and quality standards. The Clinician also collaborates with clients, families, agency staff, and community partners, and may accompany or advocate for clients in court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitation settings to support safe, permanent, and stable placements for children. The Clinician maintains an appropriate caseload and meets agency productivity expectations, participates in supervision and staff meetings, completes required training, and follows applicable agency, licensing, and program standards. A master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field is required, along with current California BBS registration as an AMFT or ACSW. The role requires maintaining applicable credentials and annual TB test clearance. Experience in substance abuse or mental health is preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration as an AMFT or ACSW.
Maintain applicable licensure or credentials as a condition of employment.
Obtain TB test clearance and update it annually.
Demonstrated commitment to Phoenix House’s Mission, Vision, and Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems.
Ability to use an electronic medical record.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients.
Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor.
Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities.
Understanding of adult and adolescent development and family systems.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Flexibility, problem-solving ability, self-direction, customer-service orientation, and collaborative approach.
Ability to engage and develop rapport with patients and families from varied backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

LMFT or LCSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences registration.
Experience in substance abuse or mental health.
Experience with SAPC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies.
Evidence-based training or certification in MAP, TF-CBT, or SS.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy, case management counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy services to clients and families.
Provide direct clinical work and therapeutic services, as assessed through supervision and/or direct observation.
Maintain an appropriate caseload and meet agency productivity and budgeted billable-hour expectations.
Submit timely progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and other required documentation.
Assess client and family needs and symptoms, formulate psychosocial diagnoses, gather histories, and select appropriate treatment methods and evidence-based practices.
Assess client progress, complete and submit outcome measures, and modify treatment as needed.
Document client and family work accurately in accordance with quality assurance standards and peer review audit requirements.
Participate in clinical and case supervision, prepare to discuss caseload, documentation, and productivity, accept feedback, and apply it in clinical practice.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, the community, agency colleagues, and outside stakeholders.
Advocate for clients and/or ensure accompaniment to court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitation appointments to support safe, permanent, and stable child placements.
Maintain knowledge of Phoenix House, CARF, Community Care Licensing, SAPC, DMH, and other applicable program standards and policies.
Develop professional knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, benchmarking, and in-service programs.
Maintain confidentiality regarding clients, families, and agency operations, including media matters.
Incorporate the agency’s philosophy and mission into job performance and maintain professional relationships.
Exercise good judgment and model Phoenix House’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
Attend required staff training and complete it on time; attend and participate in program and all-staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.