• Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families, with a specialized treatment focus on substance use issues.
• 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.
• Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients and families, formulating psychosocial diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate methods of providing treatment.
• Provides consultation and psychoeducation to Agency Clinical staff for the development and implementation of effective treatment plans to address client's substance use issues.
• Continually assesses client progress and modifies treatment via completion and submission of outcome measures.
• Accurately documents all work with 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.
• Provides psychoeducation on substance use and co-occurring disorders with individuals, families, and groups.
• Advocates 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.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with children, families, and community; works effectively within the Agency and community at large.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in in-service programs.
• Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency.

Qualifications

To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:

• AOD Counselor Certification under CA Licensing and Certification (CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP) and must maintain licensure and AOD Counselor certification (if applicable) as a condition of employment.
• LMFT, LCSW or LPCC, preferred license issued by the State of California.
• Must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Ability to attend Pro Act de-escalating system training.
• Must have a valid California Driver License and availability of a personal car with proof of insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English may be preferred.
• Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures of the Agency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Compensation Range: $71,333/yr - $109,467/yr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!