Clinician - Co-Occurring (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: South Bay Guidance Ctr (Chula Vista)
Region: Chula Vista
Services: Adult Outpatient (AOP)
Career Type: Clinicians
Hours: 40 hours per week. Clinic is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. No weekends.
Pay Rate: $31.00 to $33.00 per hour
Education: Master's degree in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required
Licensure: Licensed, license-eligible, or registered in California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required
Benefits:
- 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
- Free clinical supervision and CEUs
- Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
- Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
- Several dental plan options; vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Free Employee Assistance Plan
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
As a Clinician I, you will:
- Primarily provide services to clients with active and/or history of co-occurring disorders.
- Conduct initial behavioral health assessment of new clients and/or returning clients; perform collateral interviews as indicated.
- Provide individual and group psychosocial behavioral health services and activities for clients, including COD clients.
- Assist the client in developing client service plan goals, prioritizing areas of need, and steps needed to reach goals established, as well as identified areas of strength.
- Continually monitor progress towards goals and supports clients' efforts toward self-sufficiency.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred; Motivational Interviewing training preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
- Able to pass criminal/background clearance
CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!
South Bay Guidance Center is one of our Adult Outpatient programs (AOP), which provide behavioral health services including psychiatric and clinical assessment, treatment planning, ongoing medication services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention and peer support. We deliver fully integrated services to adult clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders.
All of our outpatient programs also provide full-time walk-in services. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices to assist our clients in reaching their goals and to live the highest quality of life while managing their mental illness.
CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
- Clinic
- Community health center
- In-person
- Outpatient
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chula Vista, CA 91911: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person