INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:
All regular appointees serve a six (6) month introductory period.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Neighborhood House Association hires only U.S. citizens and others lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

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Department Program: Healing Oaks Clinic 286 S Euclid Avenue Suite 102 San Diego, CA 92114

POSITION PURPOSE: The Associate Mental Health Clinician provides psychosocial rehabilitation services and collaborates with program staff to meet the needs of SUD Treatment Program. The Children and Families AMH provides services to women with children participating in the SUD Treatment Program.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: The SUD Associate Mental Health Clinician reports to the SUD Children and Families Lead Clinician.

PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR HEALING OAKS CLINIC- SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) TREATMENT PROGRAM

The Healing Oaks Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program provides outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, recovery, and ancillary services to adults aged 18 years and above, with substance use issues, including co-occurring mental health disorders. Services includes client and family centered, individualized, clinically effective, outcomes-driven, culturally competent, gender specific, trauma informed, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive of evidence-based treatment practices and recovery service approaches. Co-occurring disorder services includes clinical assessments for substance use and mental health conditions, care coordination and a “warm handoff” to appropriate level of care in the mental health system when need exceeds services available through the SUD program. Evidence based practices is utilized for all clients, including use of specific EPBs that demonstrate success for justice-involved populations as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: A master’s degree or higher in the field of social work, behavioral sciences, psychology, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a SUD setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A valid and active Certified SUD Counselor or Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts or License Eligible Practitioner. A Valid Driver’s License with current California automobile insurance; A Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification; Negative TB test within 60 days prior to hire date or within 7 days after being hired; Proof of Completed Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination is required upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of professional principles, procedures and techniques used in the care and treatment of patient with psychiatric and addiction issues. Evidence-based practices and issues pertaining to psychosocial treatments for SUD, Motivational Interviewing, and Relapse Prevention. ASAM criteria and continuum of care, withdrawal management, MAT, Opioid treatment services; Evaluation of client intake/assessment, treatment planning, group counseling, individual counseling, family therapy, collateral services, crisis intervention, case management, discharge, recovery services; Clinical assessment of clients with severe mental illness, principles and practices of clinical mental health triage and walk in service models; Bio-psychosocial Rehabilitation (BPSR) guidelines, principles of care and recovery treatment modalities; Children and Families AMH: Knowledge of evidence-based practices and issues pertaining to pregnant women, women with dependent children, women attempting to regain custody of their children, postpartum women and their children and substance exposed infants; Knowledge of working with adults and families with co-occurring disorder, perinatal services for women and girls, gender responsive treatment, deaf and hard of hearing clients, adolescent services, clients involved with justice system, homeless population, LGBTQ+, veterans, and tribal communities. Experience working with a culturally diverse population and knowledge of cultural issues, values, & beliefs of the target population of adults w/ SMI, homelessness, co-occurring disorders, and criminogenic risks and needs, relevant to providing appropriate SUD program services; Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines; Communicate clearly and concisely; operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications; Operate standard office equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides direct individual psychosocial rehabilitation services, psychotherapy, and family therapy; Conducts initial assessment and 90-day reviews; Develops treatment plans; Facilitates up to three (3) daily process groups and psychoeducational therapy groups. Facilitates family support/psychoeducation therapy groups; Collaborates with County-designed contractors offering therapeutic services for children; Provides therapeutic interventions to clients and/or family members in a collaborative and supportive environment, using individual, group and family modalities; Conducts collateral interviews with schools, social services, probation, and other treatment providers and community service providers to support service plan objectives; Provides crisis intervention for clients and their families, and maintains all required documentation; Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning; Supports management staff with training of practicum students to include but not limited to co-signing documentation, on-site support and consultation; Assists with coordination of care to program through collaboration with community and school partners and may act as liaison to program; Completes all other duties as assigned.