MIP Clinical Trainee (Santa Ana, CA)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the MIP Clinical Trainee is responsible for providing a variety of individual, family, and group therapy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families as measured by supervision and/or direct observation.
• 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 Practice (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.
• 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, completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in relevant program and all staff meetings.
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Participate in mentoring meeting of one hour weekly, in supervision meetings as appropriate for their license/certification type, and in MIP staff meetings.
• Participate in required MIP and EBP trainings, quarterly online regional and statewide learning collaboratives, monthly instructional webinars, and monthly coaching calls as assigned and required by MIP Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field
• Must maintain credentialing as a condition of employment.
• Experience in Substance Abuse or Mental Health preferred
• Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

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 SPAC, 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-paced changing environment
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
• Understanding of adult/adolescent development and family systems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Mental Demands

Ability to actively engage with clients in a substance abuse and mental health treatment environment. Stress tolerance; working in rural and/or urban environments, participating in client treatment outcomes. Memory and learning; ability to maintain in a constantly changing environment. Emotional intelligence; includes crisis intervention. Work