AMFT / ACSW - Therapist - SUD Outpatient

CRI-Help•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County, established in 1971. We are committed to ethical and meaningful client care, with a mission to improve community welfare by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families. As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). We offer a robust benefits package for full-time employees, including a 100% employer-paid Medical insurance option with additional coverage for dependents, and a 401k with a 4% match. We have opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights and are hiring for all roles.

Requirements

Must be registered as an AMFT or ASW.
Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university in social work, psychology, or a related field.
Must continuously comply with all board requirements, including registration renewal.
Must have a minimum three years of working with acute Substance Use Disorder, psychiatric issues, and co-occurring disorders in a residential or outpatient setting.
Must have extensive knowledge of integrated behavioral health, mental health recovery, age-specific growth and development.
Must have experience with crisis management and behavior management.
Must understand and comply with HIPAA regulations, policies and behavioral health standards.
Must be able to conduct brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings, and to conduct and / or arrange for more detailed assessments as indicated. (Must be able to screen for risky, harmful or dependent use of substances, cognitive impairment, mental health problems, health-compromising behaviors, harm to self or others, and abuse, neglect, domestic violence, etc.)
Must be highly organized.
Must have knowledge of the 12-Steps.
Must have knowledge of CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-based therapy.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have excellent documentation skills.
Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word.
Must have excellent time management skills.
Must have the ability to work effectively within a team structure.
Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

Conduct, at minimum, 20 hours per week of individual, family, and / or group counseling sessions.
Assist in the development of Behavioral Wellness / Safety Plans for high-risk clients.
Participate in case conferences and treatment planning and clinical discussions in order to provide holistic, person-centered care and quality assessments.
Maintain accurate records by documenting, in various electronic systems, client interactions in accordance with guidelines established by CRI-Help, Inc., satisfying internal and external requirements.
Maintain client records according to HIPAA and 42 CFR, adhering to all participant confidentiality requirements and standards.
Attend staff and agency meetings, and participate in agency-wide trainings as required.
Understand and apply State and County requirements per Title 22, Title 9, and the SAPC DMC Provider Manual.
Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
Provide administrative assistance to clinical staff by reviewing and finalizing ASAM Assessments and Treatment Plans / Problem Lists, while working in collaboration with clinical staff to determine medical necessity.
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Benefits

100% Paid Health Net Whole Care HMO Platinum Medical Insurance Option
80% Paid Health Net Full Network HMO Platinum Medical Insurance Option
40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
80% Paid Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(k) 4% Employer Match
100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage
Opportunity for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)