Overview

 *$58,000-$80,000*

Advocates is seeking empathetic, compassionate, driven professionals to offer clinical support to those in need.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

At Advocates' Family Continuity Clinics, the Outpatient Clinician will provide comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance use Assessment and treatment to children, adults and families

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical care and conducting psychotherapy with individuals and families with varying developmental stages, inclusive of all ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientation, genders, and ages.
• Provide ongoing assessment of individual’s mental health status and risk factors.
• Assist in formalizing treatment/rehabilitation goals for individuals and families.
• Develop solution-focused, strength-based treatment goals with individuals and families.
• Advocate for individuals and families in the community when clinically indicated or as determined by service needs.
• Ensure youth and family voice and choice is implemented in service delivery.
• Create safety plans with individuals and families and arrange and coordinate staff assistance when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or similar degree with license eligibility (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT)
• Current driver's license and auto insurance meeting coverage requirements
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the community
• Must have access to a personal cell phone.
• Must become First Aid/ CPR certified if not currently certified
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening. We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.