Clinician - Fulltime (Fairfield)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for managing all clinical aspects of YCCC programs including training all staff, monitoring, and advising on treatment plans and counseling, review of client charts, and clinical oversight of agency programs. Clinician has responsibility for overseeing the services related to client treatment and medical records documentation and collaborating with staff to address all aspects of the clinical program.

*This position is for Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday*

Hiring is contingent upon a full background screening in accordance with California licensing regulations; DOJ/FBI clearance, pre-employment physical and TB clearance. DMV printout and Basic First Aid certification is required prior to employment.

BENEFITS

• $36.06/hour-$37.86/hour
• Fulltime, non-exempt
• A great learning experience in mental/behavioral health, social work, and substance abuse fields
• Paid sick time, annual leave, holidays
• Profit-Sharing Plan
• A positive work and team environment
• Extensive training program

SUPERVISION/REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the Program Director.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and a valid license active for 2 years for clinical practice in California. Will consider those that are working toward licensing hours.
• Experience: Two years of in a mental health program or clinical program preferred.
• Knowledge: Understands tenants of psychosocial rehabilitation, counseling theory and ability to interpret regulatory requirements
• Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to work as a team player. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Other Requirements: Hiring is contingent upon a full background screening in accordance with California licensing regulations; DOJ/FBI clearance, pre-employment physical and TB clearance. DMV printout and Basic First Aid certification is required prior to employment.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Training and Knowledge Base

2. Direct Services

3. Milieu Management/Treatment Environment

4. Documentation

5. Quality Improvement

6. Universal Criteria

**This job description is not all inclusive, other duties may be required as assigned.

1. Training and Knowledge Base

• Awareness of current mental health programs including, Community Mental Health Specialty Mental Health Services / Mental Health Plan; Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
• Medical Necessity Standards and Target Population
• California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA) social rehabilitation model of care
• Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Title Nine, Title 22, Medi-cal Law.
• Treatment Modalities: Wellness and Recovery Action Plan (WRAP – Mary Ellen Copeland); Motivational Interviewing (William Miller and Stephanie Rollnick); Harm Reduction (Pat Denning); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT Marsha Linehan); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT Bond, Blackledge, and Flaxman).
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA); Co-occurring disorders, Drug Classifications/Schedules
• Legal Commitment: LPS conservatorship/grave disability; Mentally Disordered Offender (MDO, 2962); Not Guilty for Reasons of Insanity (NGI – 1026); Incompetent to Stand Trial (1370);
• Evidenced based theory
• Patient’s rights, Northern California Legal Services, Fair Housing
• Specialty Mental Health Housing
• Peer review/case consult
• Medication standards/error tracking and training

2. Direct Services

• Addresses referrals from providers including referrals
• Participates in daily huddle to assess needs and coordinate services
• Provide therapeutic services to clients and their families
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members including external partners
• Completes mental health assessments and treatment planning and implementation
• Demonstrates cultural competency and commitment to patients
• Provides crisis intervention

3. Milieu Management/Treatment Environment

• Provide information (verbally and in Communications Log) during shift transition
• Support team members and utilizes a team approach when a crisis occurs
• Be aware of and eliminate stressors in the milieu
• Prepare and facilitate groups as assigned
• Manage milieu to ensure clients feel safe and secure
• Ensure that milieu is clean, safe and in compliance with Medi-Cal and Community Care Licensing requirements

4. Documentation

• All charts, program documentation, MARs, incident reports, and other forms/reports are completed according to the following criteria:

o Timely

o Objectively (behavioral observations are recorded accurately)

o Thoroughly

o Legibly

• Correctly follows documentation procedures
• Treatment plan goals are developed in tandem with the client and are time limited, observable, measurable, and achievable
• Progress Notes are to be completed during shift

5. Quality Improvement

• In collaboration with Quality Improvement Director, collaborate and consult regularly regarding strategic plans
• In collaboration with Quality Improvement Director, monthly agency management; QIC committee meetings
• Attend and participate at county clinical meetings, including SUR and CIT

6. Universal Criteria

These criteria are evaluated for every YCCC position

• Demonstrate respect for clients and co-workers
• Behave in an ethical manner per agency and program policies and procedures
• Adhere to agency and program policies and procedures
• Attend and complete required training
• Follow professional dress code
• Be on time for shift and ready to work
• Provide proper notification of absence and tardiness in accordance with YCCC’s Employee Handbook
• Maintain a helpful and positive attitude so as not to undermine other YCCC staff, the leadership team, the agency’s collaborators, or the agency
• Perform duties in a self-directed manner
• Accept direction from management team and accepts assignments graciously
• Follow universal precautions
• Utilize creative and flexible approaches to accomplish tasks
• Utilize customer service approach with clients, family members and community members
• Follow safety rules and regulations
• Utilize a team approach to client care
• Communicate effectively