CLINICIAN - Full-time

Description

Work with great people doing great things! Join Buckelew Programs and play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in the North Bay. 

We are hiring a new Clinician for the Orenda Center, a substance use treatment in an innovative residential and detoxification facility for adults. In this role, you will provide clinical oversight and direct support to clients and program staff, including counselors. This role requires current licensure or active progress toward licensure. This positions provides case consultation and professional development to counseling staff, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with licensing regulations, agency policies, and contractual obligations. If licensed, you will also offer individual and group supervision. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for Medi-Cal clients and provide individual and group counseling
• Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and Medi-Cal compliance standards
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with Medi-Cal and agency requirements
• Use multiple Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for all clinical documentation
• Participate in clinical team meetings and staff development activities
• Provide individual and group supervision to counselors and staff
• Support case consultation, review treatment plans, and assess diagnoses using ASAM criteria
• Facilitate evidence-based therapy groups such as DBT, Seeking Safety, or others as appropriate
• Maintain knowledge of Buckelew Programs’ policies and procedures and become familiar with community-based health, legal, and social service resources
• Assist with additional clinical service support as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Licensed Clinician

• Licensed as an MFT, LCSW, or psychologist in the state of California
• A minimum of one year of post-licensure experience required
• Five or more years of clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred, including crisis management and treatment of a range of child and adult mental health disorders
• At least two years of supervisory or administrative experience preferred
• Experience with evidence-based and best practice treatment modalities including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, PCIT, or similar approaches
• Experience working with multicultural populations strongly preferred

• Associate Clinician

• Submitted application for associate registration to Board of Behavioral Sciences (BSS) within 90 days of their master's program degree award date
• Continuing to complete supervised hours towards their licensure
• Acts within their scopes of practice under California law.

Skills and Abilities

• Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, professional boundaries, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at an intermediate level or higher
• Experience with multiple EHR systems preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Committed to working with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges
• Valid California driver’s license, insurable driving record, and access to an insured personal vehicle
• Ability to pass Live Scan fingerprint background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform intermittent physical activities including listening, talking, seeing, stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting up to 25 pounds
• Capable of extended activities such as driving, typing, writing, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.