What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Clinician, Mental Health Di position at CommuniCare+OLE?
POSITION TITLE:
Behavioral Health Clinician, Mental Health Diversion
DEPARTMENT:
Behavioral Health
REPORTS TO TITLE:
Behavioral Health Manager, Mental Health/SUD Diversion
DLSE/FLSA STATUS: ()
____Exempt/Salaried position
__X__Nonexempt/Hourly position
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (does this position have direct reports):
YES
NO
LOCATION: West Sacramento, CA
PAY RANGE:
- ASW/APCC/AMFT: $36.17 to $37.99 hourly
- LCSW/LPCC/LMFT: $42.35 to $51.76 hourly
SCHEDULE: Part Time; 24 hours week (3 days)
About CommuniCare OLE
Established in 2023, CommuniCare OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and CommuniCare Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, CommuniCare OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties. It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
- 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
- 10 Paid Holidays 1 Float Holiday
- 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
- Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options
JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW: The Behavioral Health Clinician (AMFT/LMFT, ASW/LCSW, APCC/LPCC) delivers adult mental health and substance use disorder assessment and counseling services to clients who have been referred for diversion from the justice system. Clinician supports low-barrier access to services and affirms the client as the expert in their own life. Services and supports are facilitated in clinic and community settings. Clinician offers ideas and solutions to program challenges and supports other team members to do their best work. Demonstrates cultural humility and clinical competence providing services for those who have experienced justice system involvement, history of incarceration, substance use disorders, severe mental health conditions and symptoms, and chronic homelessness. Collaborates with other clinical, case manager, peer, and supervisory staff by using a strength-based and developmental approach where learning is key. Shares work related information with peers and supervisors as appropriate and necessary. With consistency and dedication utilizes their own personal strengths to support fellow team members and community partners. Clinician understands the role of stigma, discrimination, and systemic factors that create and maintain barriers to stability and wellness. Services are delivered in-person.
CommuniCare OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience.
CommuniCare OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples,
people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of
all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
***The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason. ***
MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/TRAINING
- Education:
ASW/LCSW, AMFT/LMFT, APCC/LPCC required or application in process. Must be in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Science. Will consider MSW’s if close to graduation.
- Experience/Lived Experience:
- A minimum of two-years of experience working in behavioral health / mental health / SUD setting, strong diagnostic and assessment skills strongly preferred.
- Able to proficiently engage and provide care by way of HIPAA complaint telehealth/video-based services and fully participate in video-based meetings and trainings.
- Direct clinical experience working with those living with co-occurring conditions needed.
- Experience or knowledge of re-entry services, diversion programs, restorative justice, and/or harm reduction strongly preferred.
- Special Skills/Training:
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
- Current/valid drivers license and clean driving record
- BLS Certification required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Clinician is responsible for: responding to crisis, triaging client needs, conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for clients experiencing moderate to severe SUD/MH conditions, diagnosing, treatment planning, providing therapy, care coordination and referral, understanding billing structure, and how to correctly utilize and interpret ASAM, ICD10 and DSM5 codes and criteria.
2.
Collaborate directly with program case managers, peer advocates, supervisor, community stakeholders, and the Yolo County Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate long term follow-up and care
3.
Complete clinical documentation within 48-hours of services in accordance with working hours and agency, county, and contract requirements.
4.
Demonstrate cultural humility and respect when working with clients, peers, and community partners.
5.
Monitor charts to ensure the timely placement of all correspondence, completes all screening and data collection tools, tracks caseload. Participate in quality assurance and improvement efforts.
6.
Manage complex caseload, direct service, and administrative duties in fast-paced setting.
7.
Respond to and manage crisis situations according to agency guidelines and legal/ethical mandates.
8.
Work with clients to establish goals and treatment/care plan. Clinician is responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical risk factors and danger signals.
9.
Provide information to clients including treatment alternatives, referrals, and other community resources.
10.
Create a supportive discharge or program completion process, in collaboration with other members of the team.
11.
Responsible for remaining within all legal/ethical standards, including confidentiality and HIPAA, mandated reporting, and Tarasoff.
12.
Responsible for understanding, explaining, and enforcing all rules and regulations associated with clinic policy.
13.
Compile and report on outcome data as required.
14.
Attend clinical supervision/consultation, weekly staff meetings, meetings with community partners, training as arranged/required.
15.
Maintains current license/registration in good standing, submits all CEU and training certifications to HR.
16.
Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the CommuniCare OLE’s Policies and Procedures, and any other standards which may apply to this position.
17.
May require transportation (in personal vehicle) of clients as part of navigating services and appointments if company vehicle is not available and it is safe to do so.
18.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary : $2,000