What are the responsibilities and job description for the LICENSED CLINICIAN position at Buckelew Programs Inc?
Work with great people doing great things! Join Buckelew Programs and play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in the North Bay.
We are hiring a new Licensed Clinician for the Orenda Center, a substance use treatment in an innovative residential and detoxification facility for adults. In this role, you will provide clinical oversight and direct support to clients and program staff, including counselors. This position offers individual and group supervision, case consultation, and professional development to counseling staff, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with licensing regulations, agency policies, and contractual obligations. The Licensed Clinician plays a key role in promoting high-quality care, contributing directly to a positive client experience and a workplace culture rooted in Buckelew’s mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for Medi-Cal clients and provide individual and group counseling
- Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and Medi-Cal compliance standards
- Maintain clinical records in accordance with Medi-Cal and agency requirements
- Use multiple Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for all clinical documentation
- Participate in clinical team meetings and staff development activities
- Provide individual and group supervision to counselors and staff
- Support case consultation, review treatment plans, and assess diagnoses using ASAM criteria
- Facilitate evidence-based therapy groups such as DBT, Seeking Safety, or others as appropriate
- Maintain knowledge of Buckelew Programs’ policies and procedures and become familiar with community-based health, legal, and social service resources
- Assist with additional clinical service support as needed
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Must be licensed as an MFT, LCSW, or psychologist in the state of California
- A minimum of two years of post-licensure experience required
- Five or more years of clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred, including crisis management and treatment of a range of child and adult mental health disorders
- At least two years of supervisory or administrative experience preferred
- Experience with evidence-based and best practice treatment modalities including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, PCIT, or similar approaches
- Experience working with multicultural populations strongly preferred
Skills And Abilities
- Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, professional boundaries, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at an intermediate level or higher
- Experience with multiple EHR systems preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
- Flexible, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Committed to working with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges
- Valid California driver’s license, insurable driving record, and access to an insured personal vehicle
- Ability to pass Live Scan fingerprint background check
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, FSAs for health, dependent care and transit costs, retirement savings plan with match, EAP, access to up to 6 weeks of paid time off and continuing education credits available through our learning management system.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.