Intake Clinician

Community Solutions • San Jose, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Since its founding as a teen drop-in center in 1972, Community Solutions (CS) has grown in both depth and breadth of services in response to the growing and changing needs in the community. As one of the most comprehensive nonprofit human services agencies in Santa Clara County and the surrounding areas, CS provides prevention, intervention, treatment, and residential services to more than 6,400 clients annually, helping them overcome the challenges posed by mental health issues, substance abuse, trauma, severe family dysfunction, sexual and domestic violence, and human trafficking. As our Intake Clinician you will be responsible for utilizing clinical knowledge and best practices to provide assessment of individuals with mental illness and complete strength based, needs driven, culturally relevant behavioral health assessments and admission treatment plan. Services are provided remotely to individuals throughout Santa Clara County.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or related field plus one-year direct client experience working with mental health issues, drug and alcohol services, psychiatric services, intimate partner abuse issues and/or family systems.
• Actively registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Knowledge of wellness and recovery concepts, Medi-Cal regulations and program documentation.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment procedures and ability to successfully obtain and synthesize information on individuals’ presenting problems and history.
• Knowledge of clinical diagnoses and differential diagnoses.
• Knowledge of and experience working with culturally diverse individuals.
• Knowledge of strength-based client driver care.
• Knowledge and/or certification in evidence-based practices and outcome driven care.
• Experience working with both youth and adults.
• Working knowledge of Santa Clara County and surrounding areas community resources.
• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.
• As a condition of employment, Community Solutions employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Preferable be bilingual and bicultural.
• Preferable be licensed as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC in the state of California.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes clinical best practices to conduct screening, intake and assessments to evaluate the individual’s behavioral health needs, diagnoses, and medical necessity for services.
• Completes Behavioral Health assessments consistent with agency, county, and state standards.
• Collaborates with the individual and/or family to determine the client’s needs and develop treatment goals.
• Promptly develops individual treatment plans using Transformational Care Planning and is responsible for coordination of care to provide for the client’s stated needs and goals.
• Collaborates with treatment teams for clinical consultation to ensure a smooth transition from intake to ongoing treatment.
• Completes timely, clear, and comprehensive documentation in accordance with agency, program, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains all charts within Agency and Medi-Cal regulations.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community organizations and system providers.
• Responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours on business days unless extenuating circumstance exist.
• Resolve outstanding issues collaboratively using strength-based solutions focused approach.
• Attends and participates in Agency meetings and contributes to continuous quality improvement activities to enhance team and program development.
• Consistently uses strength-based and solution focused problem-solving skills.
• Maintains good customer service skills with internal and external customers.
• Successfully completes all training requirements and demonstrates an ability to put trainings into action to ensure agency and contract compliance.
• Effectively manages crisis situations and maintain safety.

Benefits

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays; 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
• Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group

What This Job Offers

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