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Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse

HIRING LICENSED CLINICIAN

Position: Licensed Clinician

Salary: Upon Discussion

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Executive Team, the Licensed Clinician is responsible for clinical duties to inspire patient’s wellness and recovery goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide clients with basic information regarding Outpatient and Community Services programs and services;
• Assess patients for appropriateness of participation in treatment and level of care.
• Administer ASI, ASAM, psychosocial and other diagnostic assessments;
• Work collaboratively with Contract Coordinators, Substance Abuse Counselors, the Community Services Manager and other staff in providing best practices, promising practices, emerging practices and outstanding care to clients;
• Assist in developing a policy of integrated care, within the Outpatient and Community Services Department, to the greatest extent possible;
• Refer clients to other agencies, for appropriate coordinated care, and assist in developing of policy of coordinated care involving the Outpatient and Community Services Department and like-minded community partners;
• Work collaboratively with members of the agency’s Clinical Management Team;
• Charting and other required documentation, including data entry using Accu-Care;
• Facilitate or co-facilitate occasional psycho-educational groups;
• Provide clinical supervision of substance abuse counselors, master level interns and group facilitators, as requested;
• Provide individual counseling sessions with substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring clients, as scheduled;
• Provide DSM Diagnoses, when requested;
• Review and approve treatment plans, when required;
• Maintain familiarity with agency’s contract with United States Department of Probation and United States Department of Pre-Trial Services;
• Communicate, by telephone or in writing, with USPO or USPTSO Officers, and contribute to Monthly Treatment Reports, as required;
• Comply with confidentiality and HIPPA requirements;
• Comply with requirements regarding mandated reporting;
• Comply with all agency practices, policies and procedures, including but not limited to CARF requirements;
• Provide timely and professional responses to internal and external communications;
• Participate in continuing education, as required by Licensing bodies and / or agency;
• Schedule, coordinate, attend and participate in regular, on-going in-service trainings for the benefit of the agency;
• Participate in staff meetings as required;
• Must review and be familiar with the agency’s EOC (Environment of Care) plan;
• Other duties as requested by Clinical Manager.

Qualifications:

• License from the state of California as LCSW or LMFT required;
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant clinical treatment experience under DMH;
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of addiction, recovery, Co-dependency, family systems theory, and treatment skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Maintain a yearly CPR Certification and First Aid Certification
• Bilingual English /Spanish preferred

Education:

• Master Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or other related Human Services field from an accredited school (minimum requirement).

Must be able to pass the following pre-employment screenings:

• Background check, including criminal history (LA CADA considers all applicants equally and will take into account each applicant’s individual life circumstances).
• Drug and health screen, including negative TB test
• Employment and education verification

The Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is a licensed and certified substance use and behavioral treatment provider by the State of California’s Department of Health Care Services and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

LA CADA was founded in 1971, and we are proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary this spring. Initially LA CADA serviced those with addiction and behavioral challenges, after much growth and development we with our multiple sites & multidisciplinary approach we service the following:

• Adult services
• Violence Treatment/Prevention Client Engagement & Navigation Services (CENS)
• Residential Treatment
• Recovery Bridge Housing (RBH)
• Outpatient Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program
• Domestic Violence Offenders for Male and Female Offenders
• Domestic Violence for Victims
• Probation approved parenting program
• HIV/AIDS Education Prevention
• Parent Support Group
• Wellness Center
• Treatment for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Culturally Responsive Services (LGBTQ)
• Systems-Impacted Services (Persons Experiencing Homeless; PEH)

L.A. CADA also offers Drug Education / Diversion, Parenting Education, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence counseling services, authorized or approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the Los Angeles County Department of Probation, the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and / or meeting the requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, L.A. CADA offers HIV / AIDS prevention and intervention services, including HIV testing.

LA CADA is committed to servicing an underserved and vulnerable population. Our staff is dedicated to provide a tailored treatment fitted for individuals and their families. Here at LA CADA all staff are provided on-going training and professional development to help our community.

LA CADA offers competitive salary, 100% paid medical & dental health plans, vision, sponsored life insurance, additional life & incidental insurance plans, 403B retirement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time-Off: vacation, sick, COVID, bereavement, observe 11 paid holidays, eligible PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness), in-house PCR & rapid COVID-19 testing, continuing education units and room to grow.

Be a part of making a positive difference. Apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• La Verne, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active LCSW or LMFT credential?
• Are you willing to work part-time or full-time?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person