Caminar Careers

Description

• Provide direct counseling services, including individual and group counseling, treatment assessment and planning, and case management to treat individuals and their families who are experiencing difficulty functioning during transition back to their community.
• Treatment goals must align with the following objectives:
• Increasing healthy life span
• Improving customer experiences and services
• Reducing the burden of illness
• Providing seamless coordination of care (referring to other services as necessary)
• Improving training and retention
• Reducing redundancies, delays and cost of care
• Ensure clients has all medications and other essentials for continued treatment.
• Changes method and degree of counseling when indicated by client reaction and communicates progress toward treatment goals with client.
• Maintains excellent client records and complete all agency required reports and paperwork.
• Complies thoroughly with County DADS contract documentation and auditing standards and requirements in a timely manner including but not limited to required client contact time.
• Monitor client fees and number of session limitations if necessary.
• Participate in group and individual supervision.

• Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Intern registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or registration as a CCAPP intern or completion of CCAPP certification or MFT/LCSW. CCCAP or RATD1 certification required.
• Be eligible for a security clearance to enter Santa Clara County Jail facilities (Elmwood and main Jail) to screen, assess, create transition plans, and conduct psych education groups.
• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients.  Depending on client needs, specialized language skills may be required for this position.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and standard office software as well as the ability to develop competency in specialized clinical software as needed.
• Bilingual preferred
• Thorough clinical knowledge and experience and/or training in providing substance use disorders or behavioral health services to adults.
• Thorough understanding and experience in the delivery of services to an ethnically and economically diverse population.

• Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs, and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, sit for extended periods.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments.  Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements. 
• Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

• Must be able to pass a security clearance to enter Santa Clara County Jail facilities (Elmwood and main Jail).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
  Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs. A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums. 
• Flexible Spending Account
  Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs. 
• Employee Wellness Program
  We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues. 
• Life, Long-term Disability,and AD&D Insurance
  Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents. 
• Paid Time Off
  We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit. 
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
  We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions. 
   The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service. 
• Commuter Benefits
  Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs! 
• Employee Assistance Program
   For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.