PACT Clinician

Ellenhorn CA Medical PC•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$45 - $50

About The Position

The PACT Clinician provides primary support to clients experiencing addiction and mental illness symptoms. This is a part-time position of 10 hours per week. The clinician provides assessment, treatment planning, direct clinical services, case management, family support, advocacy, and coordination with community agencies. Work is primarily conducted outside the office, including in community settings. The role also participates in a team on-call rotation for crisis intervention and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Postsecondary education and training, including internships and other supervised practical experience in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction disorders.
Must be licensed or certified to work in the field, abide by applicable ethical and practice standards, and be committed to ongoing knowledge and skills development.
Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with people with severe and persistent mental illnesses, as well as with their families and other members of their network.
Valid driver’s license, dependable automobile, and clean driving record.
Problem-solving skills at strategic and functional levels.
Commitment to company values.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with clients with addiction and mental illness symptoms.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ symptoms and responses to treatment on an ongoing basis, and revise treatment plans to provide timely interventions in response to changes in behavior or mental status.
Provide individual supportive therapy and other direct clinical services to clients individually, in groups, and with families, in office and community settings, using a psychosocial treatment model and client-determined goals.
Coordinate services and case management for assigned clients, including coordinating and monitoring individual treatment team activities.
Develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the individual treatment team.
Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.
Conduct holistic, comprehensive assessments with other team members.
Liaise and consult with community agencies and families to coordinate treatment.
Provide transportation to clients.
Participate with other team members in an on-call rotation for crisis intervention and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Document client progress and maintain permanent records of client activity according to established methods.
Perform occasional interstate travel and other related duties as assigned.