Clinician I - SBCM

Clinician I - SBCM (Regular Full-Time, Hourly) Program: Maria Sardinas Wellness & Recovery Center (South SD) Region: South San Diego Services: Adult Outpatient (AOP) Career Type: Clinicians Hours: 40 hours per week. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Wednesday, 10:30 am to 7:00 pm Pay Rate : $39.42 to $39.82 per hour Education : Masters degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required Licensure : Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year Free clinical supervision and CEUs Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses Free Employee Assistance Plan Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans Responsibilities Provide services to assigned clients within a Strength-Based Case Management model and ensure the program is following the fidelity of the model. Work closely with various providers in the region or system to facilitate access to program services for those identified as the target population to be served. Primarily field-based position. Conduct initial and annual behavioral health assessment of new clients and/or returning clients. Perform collateral interviews as indicated. Provide individual and group psychosocial behavioral health services, case management/brokerage, and crisis intervention as needed. In a client crisis situation, conduct risk assessment, call and meet with emergency responders to provide them with pertinent information and handle all necessary paperwork (Tarasoff paperwork requirements, incident report requirements, etc). Assist the client in developing client service plan goals, prioritizing areas of need, and steps needed to reach goals established, as well as identified areas of strength. Continually monitors progress towards goals and supports clients efforts toward self-sufficiency. Assist clients with discharge planning and/or care coordination as needed in order to access on-going medical care, community-based resources, and other support services. Monitor and respond to Morning Reports and coordinate 48-hour discharge response from inpatient facilities/crisis residential facilities. Additional Qualifications and Skills 2+ years of direct work experience in behavioral health or community-based social services programs First Aid/CPR certification strongly preferred; required post-hire. Certification must be kept current throughout employment. Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required A valid California driver’s license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position Able to pass criminal/background clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr