Clinician (ACSW/AMFT)

Are you looking for a career that will help you create positive change in people''s lives?

The Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for developing and providing high-quality therapeutic interventions and services in support of an individual's wellness and recovery. Services include strength-based and needs-based therapeutic case management, problem-solving, therapeutic rehabilitation including skills-building, benefits support, resource development, housing navigation, crisis intervention, and family support. Schedules may include after hours as needed by the program.

The THRIVE programs are new initiatives by Sacramento County Behavioral Health to provide services specifically for adults who are justice involved and meet criteria for specialty mental health services. Justice involved may include participating in mental health diversion, mental health court, parole/probation, etc. THRIVE Outpatient Program will serve the moderate level community members and be open a standard Monday-Friday. THRIVE FSP will serve the high intensity community members and operate seven days a week.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday (FSP), Sunday-Thursday (FSP), or, Monday-Friday (Outpatient). Day Shift.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivery of individual, family, group counseling, individual rehabilitation, and case management/brokerage for individuals within the Care Coordinator''s caseload as assigned.
• Utilize Evidence-Based Practice for the designated population/program to assure high-quality results and intended impact.
• Assess an individual's risk status including risk-based symptoms, substance use, environment, physical conditions, etc, and intervene appropriately.
• Creating a service plan that aims at an individual getting better/healthy and accomplishing service goals that are person-centered and belong to the client.
• Outreach and progressive engagement and reporting disengagement to the team immediately. Responsible for working with the outreach team and determining when to disenroll individuals based on program protocols.
• Assessment, screening referrals, service planning, community planning, and benefits coordination support wellness and recovery principles.
• Documents and maintains all data collection, reporting, and charting records in accordance with BACS and other relevant county regulatory policies/agencies.
• Participates in supervision, staff meetings, consultation, travel, crisis/emergency coverage, weekend coverage, as well as, agency-wide meetings and training, as required by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASW, AMFT, or APCC with current BBS registration; and 1 year of social service experience
• LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC with current BBS registration; and 1 year of social service experience
• Valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
• Extensive local travel is required, vehicle reimbursement is provided. Clinical Care Coordinators transport clients in their personal vehicle.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• Highly competitive compensation. $40/hourly, non-licensed but BBS registered AMFT, ACSW/APCC and $104,000 annually (exempt) for licensed BBS registered LCSW/LMFT/LPCC.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage options for employees, plus a vision reimbursement program. Children's healthcare coverage is available for as little as $25/month. Average employer-paid benefit value: approximately $913/month per enrolled individual. BACS contributions apply to company-sponsored plans only.
• 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
• • 3% per hour differential for tested ability in Sacramento county designated threshold languages ( Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian)
• 403b retirement plan
• Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
• Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*.
• Significant internal growth opportunities.
• Most direct service positions

BACS OVERVIEW

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating more than 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS' mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.

How to apply:

Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.

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