Substance Use Clinician-STEP

Caminar•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org. This position must be available to respond to Substance Use Disorders treatment including client intakes, individual and group counseling, treatment assessment and planning, and case management for in-custody substance abuse services. The target clients are adults correctional inmates serving their sentences in County jail facilities.

Requirements

Completion of or progress towards either a Master's degree in Marriage Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology or CCAPP certification.
Intern registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or registration as a CCAPP intern or completion of CCAPP certification or MFT/LCSW.
Be eligible for security clearance to enter Santa Clara County Jail facilities (Elmwood and main Jail) to screen, assess, create transition plans, and conduct psych education groups.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients.
Knowledge of Internet software and standard office software as well as the ability to develop competency in specialized clinical software as needed.
Thorough clinical knowledge and experience and/or training in providing substance use disorders or behavioral health services to adults.
Thorough understanding and experience in the delivery of services to an ethnically and economically diverse population.
Communicate with clients and co-workers to exchange accurate information.
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position for most of the workday.
Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as copy machine, printer, fax.
Must be able to review client charts for accurate information.
Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs., and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs.
Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc.
Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans.
Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc.
Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption.
Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time.
Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time.
Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct counseling services, including individual and group counseling, treatment assessment and planning, and case management (in-custody and transition to outpatient services)
Develop client exit plans for continued treatment and refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
Plans and administers behavioral treatment such as relapse prevention, discovery counseling and exit plans. Ensure clients has all medications and other essentials for continued treatment.
Changes method and degree of counseling when indicated by client reaction and communicates progress toward treatment goals with client.
Maintains excellent client records and complete all agency required reports and paperwork.
Complies thoroughly with County DADS contract documentation and auditing standards and requirements in a timely manner including but not limited to required client contact time.
Monitor client fees and number of session limitations if necessary.
Participate in group and individual supervision.