Behavioral Health Clinician, Youth SUD Lead

POSITION TITLE:                Behavioral Health Clinician, Youth SUD Lead

 DEPARTMENT:                   Behavioral Health

 REPORTS TO:                      Behavioral Health Director, Youth and Family

 SUPERVISION GIVEN:    None

LOCATION:                            Woodland, CA

Salary Range: $35.33/hr. to $48.24/hr.

 

The following statements are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.

 

JOB SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Clinician, Youth SUD Lead reports directly to the Behavioral Health Director, Youth and Family and provides screening/assessment and enrollment into the Youth Specialty Mental Health Services and Youth Substance Use Disorder Treatment programs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. ASW/LCSW, AMFT/LMFT, APCC/LPCC required. Must be in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
  2. 2 years minimum working in the behavioral health/drug treatment program recommended.
  3. Bilingual preferred; English/Spanish
  4. Must be able to pass Yolo County background check.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF WORK

1. Understanding and use of DSM 5 in particular Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
2. Completes ASAM screening, progress notes, assessments, and QA audits in a timely manner and according to Drug Medi-Cal guidelines.
3. Provides information to clients including treatment alternatives and referral service.
4. In depth knowledge of Yolo County SUD Systems of Care and CCHC Programs, ASAM level of care and MAT services.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be 40% providing substance use disorder (SUD) services in the Youth Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Substance Use program as a Lead Clinician and 60% providing Specialty Mental Health Services in the Youth Services program.
1. Conducts screening and intake assessments for clients referred for SUD and mental health needs. Completes all client information and documentation in a timely manner according to guidelines, including required departmental pre/post screening and data collection tools (e.g. PHQ9/PHQA, legal involvement, child welfare involvement, tribal affiliation).
2. Provides triage, crisis response, and support services to clients experiencing SUD complications and/or mental health symptoms and collaborates effectively with SUD Program staff regarding care coordination.
3. Works with clients to engage in SUD and mental health services both within and outside of CCHC. Will provide individual and group counseling. Counselor is responsible for detecting emotional, psychological, and physical risk factors and danger signals. Counselor is non-judgmental and offers feedback and support to clients.
4. Will manage a caseload of 20-25 clients.
5. Will monitor, coordinate, and track client referrals to ensure timely access to care.
6. Will monitor and track client and program level data collection to support quality assurance efforts, program efficacy, as well as quarterly result-based accountability reporting.
7. Responsible for remaining within the ethical standards established in the field, including those of confidentiality.
8. Responsible for explaining and enforcing all rules and regulations associated with clinic treatment policy.
9. Attend clinical supervision and weekly staff meetings. Attend training/conferences as arranged.
10. Responsible for maintaining the standards as listed in the CommuniCare+OLE Policies and Procedures, and any other standards which may apply to this position.
11. Responsible for working with CPS, Probation, and other agencies to accept referrals for SUD Treatment
12. Responsible for coordinating with Administrative staff for client enrollment.
13. Responsible for maintaining current license/registration in good standing, submit all training certifications and CEUs to Human Resources, must attend ASAM Training 1x per year.
14. Other projects as may be assigned.
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