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Associate Clinician (SUD Program) ASW AMFT APCC

Mental Health Systems, Inc.
place Chula Vista, 91921
local_atm $70,720a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Substance Abuse
ECT

About Job

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.


JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist with access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to the next level of care, and coordinate with physical health providers to ensure whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

  • Provide assessments, mental health evaluations, family-individual-group therapy, plan development, case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
  • Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
  • Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
  • Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
  • Participate in scheduled program meetings.
  • Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's Degree in Psychology or related field (ASW AMFT APCC etc.)
  • Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Preferred: Substance Abuse Certification
  • Preferred: Experience in Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Preferred: Additional Mental Health Certifications Related to Substance Abuse
  • Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
  • Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
  • Cultural competency understanding required.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

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Stooping/Bending Working in cramped spaces Moving around facility

Moving between offices/clients Driving Climbing

Lifting/carrying heavy items Pushing/pulling/dragging items Standing for long periods

  • Working outside/underground Using hands/fingers Sitting for long periods

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Veterans
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation

Settings

Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home
Military