Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

LIFELONG MEDICAL CARE • Oakland, CA

6d • $101,754 - $122,928 • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Counselor will work with the Associate Behavioral Health Director in supporting clinical practices that address the cultural/social/diversity of the population of the program, as well as providing clinical treatment services. The Licensed Clinical Counselor will also support the trainee/intern/associate component, providing clinical supervision when needed, monitoring clinical documentation, and training. This position reports to the Associate Behavioral Health Director.

Requirements

• Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of trauma, substance use, and community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy
• Well versed in mandated reporting laws, child development, family systems, stages of change, and co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
• Familiar with Drug Medi-Cal documentation standards
• Knowledge of DSM-V and ICD-10 Diagnosis
• Familiarity with (or ability to quickly learn) evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, and CBT
• Desire and willingness to work with people with Co-Occurring Disorders
• Belief that all individuals have strengths and are capable of growth and development
• Recognition of the value of client input into treatment goals and receptivity to client feedback
• Ability to integrate knowledge of a variety of models and theories of addiction and other substance-related problems to understand and plan intervention strategies
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Knowledgeable about community resources
• Proficient computer skills especially using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent writing skills to meet required standards of documentation
• Ability to monitor as needed with multiple priorities simultaneously, and prioritize effectively on competing demands of time
• Ability to listen attentively and empathically
• Adherence to professional standards and scope of practice
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals(s) in other teams, divisions, and organizations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people
• TB test and health screen required
• CPR/First Aid certificate required
• Experience and sensitivity working with HIV/ AIDS, mental health, substance abuse, ethnic, and gender issues
• Ability to be compassionate and create a welcoming environment for residents as well as ability to set and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Provides a welcoming environment to staff and visitors
• Masters or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field plus a minimum of five years’ experience working in substance use and community mental health programs and two years’ experience providing clinical supervision
• Must possess a valid LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or PsyD license in the State of California
• Must be eligible to supervise interns, trainees, and practicum students

Responsibilities

• Available to be on call for clinical issues on a rotating schedule
• Available to work one or two weekends a month for appropriate program structure monitoring
• Supports clinical practices that address the cultural/social/diversity of the population of the program
• Provides support with clinical supervision to trainees/interns/associates and clinical staff in the program as directed
• Monitors quality assurance of all clinical records for participants including documentation, confidentiality, and chart audits to ensure adherence to State and County requirements
• Keeps current with school trainee/intern placement requirements
• Supports Clinical Program Supervisor with completion of reports and evaluations of trainees/interns/associates as required by the graduate schools, as needed
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitate clinical meetings to address behavioral and/or clinical concerns, progress, and crisis intervention of all residents
• Ensures all incident reports that pertain to clinical issues are addressed in a timely manner and assess for risk factors including quality assurance issues
• Monitors the participation and treatment of all residents
• Ensures the safeguarding of resident rights, safety, security, and quality client care services
• Facilitates 1-2 treatment groups weekly
• Available for crisis intervention and consultation as needed
• Ensures residents rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, including the right to wage a complaint in accordance with State, County, and agency policies and procedures
• Coordinates individual, family, and child counseling and case management services and assessments
• Provides substance abuse, mental health and psychosocial assessment, as needed
• Ensures along with Clinical Program Supervisor that counselors use appropriate curriculum in all groups.
• Provides direct clinical services including individual, group, couples, and family sessions and interventions when needed
• Assists with implementation and maintain an evidence based, trauma-informed, culturally relevant, gender specific treatment program
• Participates in program development with Clinical Program Supervisor and Program Director
• Develops and maintains relationships with other agencies in the community, as they pertain to the clinical program
• Attends necessary agency and program meetings
• Participates in grant writing and fund raising as appropriate
• Coordinates education/vocational component with Clinical Program Supervisor

What This Job Offers

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