Registered Clinician MC

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Volunteers of America is a non‑profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless facilities, low‑income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more la.org .

$36.89 - $38.83 Per Hour

VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Under the clinical supervision of the Clinical Director and the operations supervision of the Program Manager, the Registered Clinician will assess clients, evaluate medical necessity for treatment services and provide therapeutic counseling. The Registered Clinician shall work in collaboration with key program staff to assist in meeting the overall needs of patients. The Clinician shall be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW).

• Perform client screening, intake, orientation, and assessment functions necessary to complete admission to the residential program, and screen for continuing stay criteria based on ASAM Criteria.
  • Assess medical necessity for treatment and complete diagnosis based on DSM IV or DSM 5 evaluation.
  • Ensure adherence to DMC-ODS Waiver, Title XXII, CARF standards, and HIPAA.
  • Repeat assessment using the ASAM Criteria at 90 day intervals following the initial assessment to measure change and guide continuing care or aftercare plans.
• Deliver treatment using trauma informed approach and evidence based practice protocols.
  • Provide individual, group and family therapeutic counseling.
  • Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
  • Provide field based services as indicated.
  • Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed.
  • Act as client advocate to agencies and persons when appropriate.
• Maintains the dignity and personal rights of all clients as highlighted by deploying clear and skilled crisis communication, evasion techniques when participants display hostile or volatile behaviors.
• Develops positive workplace relationships with staff and peers by participation in professional development events and offering appropriate support while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Participates in routine clinical supervision with Clinical Director.
  • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care.
  • Assist with training and education projects for staff, residents and community.
  • Serve as role model through positive, appropriate conduct and participation in agency events.

• SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT:
  Perform client screening, intake, orientation, and assessment functions necessary to complete admission to the residential program, and screen for continuing stay criteria based on ASAM Criteria.
• TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING:
  • Deliver treatment using trauma informed approach and evidence based practice protocols.
  • Provide individual, group and family therapeutic counseling.
• TREATMENT AND COUNSELLING:
  • Provides complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all treatment in Electronic Health Record system and client files, ensuring confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
  • Provide field based services as indicated.
  • Respond to client crises and emergencies as needed.
  • Act as client advocate to agencies and persons when appropriate.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  • Participates in routine clinical supervision with Clinical Director.
  • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, required training to ensure continuum and quality of care.
• Assist with training and education projects for staff, residents and community.
• Othe…