Clinical Therapist - SF Outpatient Services

This is a union eligible position.   JOB SUMMARY  HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery   Asian American Recovery Services (AARS) Lee Woodward Counseling Center for Women (LWCC) is an outpatient program that provides integrated substance use and mental health (MH) services for women who reside in San Francisco. Our counseling approach is trauma-informed, harm reduction and strengths-based. Services include individual, group, and case management services as well as yoga, parenting support and childcare. Our goals are to provide a safe and respectful counseling space for women from all walks of life and to reduce the impact of substance use and mental health conditions that lead to healthy, meaningful lives.   The Clinical Therapist at AARS LWCC works collaboratively with the Program Director, AARS Outreach and Prevention Department, HealthRIGHT 360 Intake Department as well as other Community Providers and Resources to assess and connect clients to the level of treatment that is appropriate for them.  Clinical Therapist will conduct substance use disorders (SUD) intakes and mental health screenings and complete Level of Care Assessments for clients seeking placement at LWCC or other HealthRIGHT 360 Outpatient programs.  Clinical Therapist II will also manage a small caseload of individual SUD and MH therapy clients and facilitate Group Sessions.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Clinical Responsibilities Provides SUD intake/mental health assessments and evaluations as well as integrated individual and group alcohol and drug counseling, and mental health therapy.  Provides culturally competent services using harm reduction and trauma-informed principles.  Identifies treatment needs, recommends treatment plans based on assessment, and works to ensure clients are able meet all requirements.  Serves as the point of contact and coordinates referrals and follow-ups with other agencies.  Handles crisis interventions and assesses situations for further needs.  Maintains a small caseload of clients providing substance use and mental health treatment.  Maintains a productivity target of 24 hours of billable services per week.   Administration and Compliance:  Monitors reports daily to prevent and clear any compliance errors in client charts.  Maintains client charts in accordance with governing standards and regulations (Drug Medi-Cal).  Maintain records and documents services in a timely manner.  Maintains strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations, and referrals.  Complies with Board requirements for license registration/renewal.   Treatment Setting:  Coordinates intake planning and warm handoff with client’s SUD Counselor and assists with answering any of the client’s questions about engaging in treatment. Facilitates groups using evidence-based strategies on a variety of core curriculum such as CBT, Seeking Safety, DBT and Relapse Prevention. Coordinates discharge planning with client’s SUD Counselor.  Provides consultation to staff regarding symptom management, mental health conditions and crisis intervention strategies. Attends staff and agency meetings.  Participates in agency training as required.   Documentation: Completes all intake assessments and required paperwork, including Level of Care Assessment, within the timeline established by HealthRight360 to ensure compliance with Medi-Cal and County standards.  For Individual SUD and MH caseload, conduct assessments, develops treatment plans, completes release and consent forms and discharge paperwork in a timely manner.  In addition, completes assigned Drug Medi-Cal, Mental Health documentation and billing.  Documents all delivered individual and group services in various electronic systems in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.   And perform other duties as assigned.    QUALIFICATIONS  Education, Certification, and Experience Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field. Current Behavioral Board of Sciences (BBS) registration from an accredited institution recognized in California (AMFT, APCC, ACSW). First Aid and CPR certification. Valid California driver’s license. Experience with substance abuse treatment preferred. Experience working with criminal justice population preferred. Experience working within the Santa Clara County –Department of Behavioral Health Services system preferred.   Knowledge Knowledge of mental health and trauma informed treatment. Knowledge of cultural stigmas of counseling and treatment services. Knowledge of principles and techniques of the healing arts, case management, crisis intervention, client centered counseling, and group facilitation. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications. Knowledge and experience with Medi-CAL documentation standards preferred. Knowledge of substance abuse recovery principles and resources; including Co-occurring disorders preferred. Knowledge/familiarity of AVATAR is a plus. Familiarity with Drug Medi-Cal and ASAM Criteria is a plus.