Outpatient AOD Clinician (Full-time) (Santa Ana, CA)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Clinician is responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children, and other clients in accordance with their specific therapeutic needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families as measured by supervision and/or direct observation.
• Complies with productivity standards of the Agency and maintains an appropriate caseload to reach the budgeted daily expectation of billable hours.
• Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to chart) as outlined in policy and measured via productivity reports.
• Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients and families (meets medical necessity) formulating a psychosocial diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate method (s) of providing treatment/evidence-based practices (individual, family, group, case management, outreach, etc.).
• Continually assesses client progress and modifies treatment via completion and submission of outcome measures.
• Accurately documents all work with the client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.
• Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation, and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and/or therapeutic practice with clients.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients, families, and community; works effectively within the agency and community at large.
• Advocating and/or ensuring accompaniment for clients (court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitations) with the goal to ensure satisfactory placement of a child in a safe, permanent, and stable home setting.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Phoenix House, CARF, Community Care Licensing, SAPC, DMH, and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in in-service programs.
• Maintains overall confidentiality information regarding clients, families, and operations of the agency (including media).
• Incorporates agency philosophy and mission in all aspects of job performance.
• Maintains a professional relationship with clients, staff, and other outside stakeholders at all times.
• Exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements and completes all training on time.
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings.
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• AMFT or ACSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Registration required.
• LMFT or LCSW with current California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Registration a plus.
• Must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.
• Experience in Substance Abuse or Mental Health preferred.
• Experience with SAPC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies preferred.
• Evidenced-Based Trained/Certified in MAP, TF-CBT, SS preferred.
• Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance, and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy.
• Must maintain a valid credential (if required for your position) during your employment.
• Must obtain TB test clearance and update on a yearly basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For– Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking.
• Proficiency in MS Office systems.
• Ability to utilize an electronic medical record.
• Proficiency with SAPC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-pa