Mental Health Clinician- Manager

Job Id: 260843

Who You Are – Are you someone who care deeply about supporting justice involved with co occurring disorders such as SUD or mental health? We are looking for a licensed clinical therapist who has managerial or experience and has worked with the justice involved population or similar populations with co-occurring disorders. The ideal candidate can supervisor licensed clinicians onsite. YOU MUST BE LICENSED. This is a full time Mon-Friday 8:00am-5pm position with occasional duties of leading a class if one of the clinicians is out.

Who We Are– We are a team professionals working in a non profit space dedicated to improving the lives of San Diego adults by helping incarcerated individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders as they prepare for re-entry into the community and create a new beginning. Program goals include educating clients about mental health substance use and coping mechanisms decreasing instances of relapse diminishing the impact of untreated health mental health and/or substance use issues and reducing recidivism.

This is a full time position with a robust benefit package with a team dedicated to improving the lives of San Diegans.

Position Purpose

• Provide guidance and supervision to team members.

• Oversee clinical services for incarcerated individuals with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders.

• Support clients' transition from detention facilities to the community.

• Train new and existing clinical staff.

• Assist Program Directors in administrative matters.

Essential Duties

• Supervise and direct staff.

• Oversee payroll reports and staff progress.

• Assist with MediCal certifications and credentialing.

• Provide clinical case management mental health assessments and counseling.

• Perform crisis intervention and client advocacy.

• Maintain detailed documentation of client progress.

• Coordinate trainings with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.

• Uphold program safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of substance abuse disorders counseling theory and clinical care coordination.

• Ability to assess clients develop treatment plans and maintain detailed documentation.

• Experience working with incarcerated populations and diverse cultural groups.

• Valid California driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification.

• Mandatory clinical licensure (LMFT LCSW LPCC) and additional certifications preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Regularly required to sit stand talk hear use hands reach and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Use written and oral communication skills read and interpret data solve complex problems and interact with various stakeholders.

• Work in a field-based setting including correctional facilities and community settings.

Work Environment

• Field-based setting with services provided in correctional facilities community settings or clients' homes.

• Interaction with abusive and physically violent clients may occur.

Pay

For licensed therapists $104-$108k a year

For licensed therapists who are qualified to supervise hours for registered clinicians $108k-$114k a year