Behavioral Health Clinician, Mental Health Diversion

Overview

Position Title Behavioral Health Clinician, Mental Health Diversion

Department Behavioral Health

Reports To Title Behavioral Health Manager, Mental Health/SUD Diversion

DLSE/FLSA STATUS
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____Exempt/Salaried position

__X__Nonexempt/Hourly position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES ( does this position have direct reports ):

YES

NO

LOCATION
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West Sacramento, CA

Pay Range
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• ASW/APCC/AMFT: $36.17 to $37.99 hourly
• LCSW/LPCC/LMFT: $42.35 to $51.76 hourly

SCHEDULE
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Part Time; 24 hours week (3 days)

Established in 2023, Communi Care+OLE is the result of a union of two health centers with deep roots in their respective communities and reputations for providing high-quality primary care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay: OLE Health of Napa and Solano Counties and Communi Care Health Centers of Yolo County. Building on a legacy established by both organizations in 1972, Communi Care+OLE is a network of federally-qualified health centers with 17 sites across Napa, Solano, and Yolo Counties.

It offers comprehensive care, including medical, dental, behavioral health and substance use treatment, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, care coordination, referrals, and enrollment assistance to more than 70,000 individuals, and no one is turned away due to lack of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay. Many services are offered outside of its sites, including mobile health, home visiting, and community and school-based programs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Employer covers 90% of employee medical, dental and vision premium and 50% of dependent premium
• 18 days of PTO (Vacation & Sick)
• 10 Paid Holidays + 1 Float Holiday
• 2% employer match with employee 4% Contribution 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per Calendar Year for part-time and full-time employees (prorated per Full-Time Equivalent)
• Life & Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Limited FSA Options

The Behavioral Health Clinician (AMFT/LMFT, ASW/LCSW, APCC/LPCC) delivers adult mental health and substance use disorder assessment and counseling services to clients who have been referred for diversion from the justice system. Clinician supports low-barrier access to services and affirms the client as the expert in their own life. Services and supports are facilitated in clinic and community settings. Clinician offers ideas and solutions to program challenges and supports other team members to do their best work.

Demonstrates cultural humility and clinical competence providing services for those who have experienced justice system involvement, history of incarceration, substance use disorders, severe mental health conditions and symptoms, and chronic homelessness. Collaborates with other clinical, case manager, peer, and supervisory staff by using a strength-based and developmental approach where learning is key. Shares work related information with peers and supervisors as appropriate and necessary.

With consistency and dedication utilizes their own personal strengths to support fellow team members and community partners. Clinician understands the role of stigma, discrimination, and systemic factors that create and maintain barriers to stability and wellness. Services are delivered in-person.

Communi Care+OLE provides an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and life experience. Communi Care+OLE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous Peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, individuals of all ages and religions, and individuals who have been affected by the legal system.

You are welcome here.

*** The following reflects requirements and essential functions of this position but does not restrict tasks that may be assigned. Essential functions include basic job duties, core elements, or fundamental responsibilities that an employee must perform to hold the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation (accommodation may be requested). Duties and responsibilities are not all-inclusive, and they may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time, due to reasonable accommodation or any other reason.

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Education, Experience, Skills / Training

• Education: ASW/LCSW, AMFT/LMFT, APCC/LPCC required or application in process. Must be in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Science. Will consider MSW’s if close to graduation.

• Experience / Lived
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of two-years of experience working in behavioral health / mental health / SUD setting, strong diagnostic and assessment skills strongly preferred.
• Able to proficiently engage and provide care by way of HIPAA compliant telehealth/video-based services and fully participate in video-based meetings and trainings.
• Direct…