SAC Clinician Trainee/ Clinician at Sierra Vista Child & Family Services

Brief Description

The Substance Use Counselor Clinician I is dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. This role involves assessing clients' needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and providing therapeutic support to help clients achieve and maintain sobriety. The counselor will work closely with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to promote recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Clinician Trainee - Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with major in social work, psychology, behavior analysis, or other related degree required.
• Clinician Trainee - Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in progress from an accredited graduate program with major in Social Work, Counseling, or other related degree required. These degrees must be license eligible (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Clinician I - Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited graduate program with a major in Social Work, Counseling, or other related degree preferred.
• Clinician I - BBS registration as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC.
• BBS registration, licenses, credentials or like certifications must remain active and valid with their governing entity, if applicable.
• One year of experience working as a Substance Abuse Counselor required.
• Knowledge of community resources preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Understanding of current evidenced based treatment specific to women in recovery.
• A valid California driver’s license is required of staff who have regular driving duties, and the driving record must meet the requirements of their position and be approved by the agency’s insurance company.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to communicate ideas in oral and written form.
• Protect and honor individual integrity through confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a harmonious manner with subordinates, supervisors, and others.
• Must possess knowledge of current issues and trends in substance use treatment and recovery.
• Ability to instruct in group and individual settings.
• Adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively with cultural/ethnic diversity.
• Physical, mental, and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
• Maintain current Medic First Aid certification and responds appropriately to medical incidents, ensuring the health and safety of clients and staff.
• Operate a vehicle for work-related activities, including visiting clients, attending meetings, and other necessary appointments or engagements.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to clients.
• Utilize program specific screening tools, providing admission assessment and treatment planning for clients.
• Keep comprehensive clinical records that meet standards of the agency, The Joint Commission and contract.
• Maintain caseload of clients as primary counselor.
• Collaborate with the referring agency or other community agencies working with the client to coordinate treatment.
• Collect outcome data, including consumer satisfaction surveys, as required by the agency and contract.
• Must implement program goals and objectives to meet and maintain contractual requirements and productivity.
• Provide direct substance use treatment to clients.
• Facilitate group and individual substance use treatment and recovery services.
• Participate in scheduled peer review.
• Responsible for preventing and controlling infection.
• Responsible for maintaining a culture of quality and safety.
• Effectively use de-escalation skills and techniques for crisis prevention.
• Properly administer the C-SSRS to help prevent suicide
  
  

Other

• Attend all required meetings and trainings.
• Report any suspected child or dependent adult/elder abuse or neglect immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Report any client imminent danger to self or to others or gravely disabled immediately to direct supervisor or utilize the chain of command if supervisor is unavailable.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Summary

We are a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families and communities by transforming lives! We are currently recruiting for a SAC Clinician Trainee/Clinician for our First Step-Perinatal program, who is ready to make a difference in the lives of others!

Why Sierra Vista?

Our supportive, caring environment extends not only to our clients and families, but to our valued staff as well. Employees from a number of disciplines work together in a collaborative, stimulating environment that is a model for quality care.

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services Offers

• Health Insurance Coverage - SVCFS offers a comprehensive health benefits package which includes medical dental vision coverage, and an employer paid life insurance policy.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays, 12 sick days upon accrual.
• Employee Assistance Plan unlimited access to professional consultants for money management, family counseling, legal advice and many other areas.
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Clinical Supervision for state licensure.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Salary Increases each year.
• Supportive/collaborative work environment.
• Discounts are available to employees for gym memberships, with cellphone plan providers and other discounted perks.