Caminar Careers

Description

Position Title: Substance Use Clinician

Program/Dept: STEP
Reports to: Program Manager
Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

RATD $52K +

CADAC I $55K +

CADAC II $60+

About Us:  Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around services, delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. Founded in 1964, Caminar's vision is to be a beacon of safety, compassion, and fulfillment, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care.

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org.             

Position Summary: This position must be available to respond to Substance Use Disorders treatment including client intakes, individual and group counseling, treatment assessment and planning, and case management for discharged clients transitioning from County Correctional facilities. Treatment services will provide a structured, supportive, safe, clean, and sober living environment to help clients reintegrate into work, school and the community. This position may also require availability to work weekends and Holidays according to business needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Provide direct counseling services, including Medi-Cal Billing, 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.

Qualifications & Skills:

•  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.

Position Requirements:

• 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, and 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 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.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving.  If required, a valid California driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.  In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and 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.
• If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.