Associate Clinical Therapist- Temporary

Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity. 

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually. 

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Associate Clinical Therapist role, you’ll provide professional mental health services, to include case consultation and individual and group psychotherapy, evaluations and assessments, and perform related work as required supporting the mission of Interfaith Community Services. The Recovery and Wellness Center was created with the vision that all individuals should have an opportunity to pursue wellness and recovery and in turn experience an improved quality of life regardless of their ability to pay. Interfaith will provide a recovery-oriented system of care that is designed to support individuals seeking to recover from substance use disorders and/or co-occurring conditions across their lifespan. The RWC treatment center will include withdrawal management (detox), residential and outpatient treatment services.

• Conducts intake assessments; prepares diagnostic evaluations, which includes obtaining  personal, social, emotional, and substance abuse history; determines the cause, nature,  and severity of the client’s current mental status
• Determines medical necessity and level of care placement for Substance Use Disorder  treatment services 
• Develops, evaluates, and implements goal-oriented treatment plans 
• Provides direct treatment services such as individual, family, and group therapy to a difficult  and complex client population
• Intervene in crisis situations when a client exhibits acute psychiatric symptoms that present an immediate threat to the client or others 
• Provides rehabilitative and socialization services to restore and maintain the best possible  functional level of clients with chronic psychological impairments 
• Provides consultation to other staff members on a client’s history, mental status, and  previous treatment, and on the community resources available for the treatment of a client 
• Participates in staff review of a case(s); recommends changes in therapeutic techniques,  environment, and/or charting to facilitate client recovery 
• Strictly adheres to participant confidentiality as required by County, State, and Federal  (42 CFR) regulations
• Assists clients and their families in understanding the nature of their mental or emotional  disorder; provides emotional support and information to assist them in identifying external  stressors that contribute to the client’s problems 
• Prepares case documentation, progress reports, special reports, proposals, manuals, and  correspondence 
• Performs specialized tasks, including involuntary hospitalization procedures (5150) and  Tarasoff assessments
• May provide guidance to volunteers and staff 
• Participates in mental health conferences and local area committees 
• Served as consultant or trainer for staff on complex client placement and mental health  issues
• Recommends when to terminate professional counseling treatment; develops follow-up  and/or revised post-treatment techniques and activities 
• Performs additional duties as assigned 

Requirements

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related field, required
• Must be currently registered with the State of California as Board of Behavioral Sciences  (BBS) as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Social Worker  (ASW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) 
• 2+ years of experience working in a social service or counseling-related setting, required
• Experience working with substance abuse disorder, preferred 

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hourly Rate: $28.00-$32.00

Hours: Mon-Tues and Thurs-Friday: 8 am-6:30 pm or 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

This is a temporary assignment from May 30th through October 6th.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· AD&D / Group Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care

· Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Early Release Days!

· Work Anniversary Bonuses

· Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Home Ownership Assistance Program

· Casual Work Environment

· Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition,