Provide comprehensive, strength-based substance use prevention and treatment services to at-risk youth and their families across various community settings. Manage clinical records, conduct assessments, and coordinate psychiatric services while adhering to Drug Medi-Cal standards.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's Degree in behavioral health or social sciences and current registration as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Candidates must have at least one year of experience providing substance abuse services to youth aged 12-20.
*$1,500 hiring bonus + additional $1,500 for spanish speaking*
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in a behavioral health or social sciences related field
Current registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences required as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC
1 year of experience providing substance abuse prevention and treatment services to youth (ages 12-20) and their families/caregiver
Essential job functions
Position Specific
Provides comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, flexible, effective, quality substance use prevention and treatment services to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families
Provides services to assigned youth (ages 12-20) and their families/caregivers in the home, office, school, or other community based settings. May utilize telehealth per current agency guidelines.
Able to provide or arrange for safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed
Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities
Ensures all clinical records are current and accurate, meeting organization and County timelines for submission
Provides and documents all Drug Medi-Cal eligible services provided, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, safety planning, individual therapy, family therapy, group sessions, case management, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention
Completes Screenings, Intake, Assessment, and Discharge packets for assigned youth, meeting expected timelines
Accurately documents all billable and non-billable services provided, meeting expected timelines
Provides referrals and resources to children, adults and families, and acts as a liaison between youth (ages 12-20) and their family/caregiver, assigned treatment team and external organizations
Utilizes identified substance use prevention and treatment models.
Ensures every assigned youth has an individualized safety plan that maximizes the use of natural supports and community based resources
Participates in the agency 24 hour family support on-call rotation
Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned
Benefits
Hiring Bonus
Spanish Speaking Bonus
Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff
Maintains positive relationships with system partners, families and providers
Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan
Attends all staff meetings, clinical Supervision, and consultation meetings as scheduled
Coordinate psychiatric services with assigned youth and family/caregivers, as needed
Participates in clinical supervision per BBS and County contract requirements
Coordinates with other services provided under the Drug Medi-Cal model, acting in collaboration with other partners and ensuring documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass the agency, state and federal Drug Medi-Cal/Medicaid standards
Agency Specific
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency , as assigned
Employment At-Will Employment at the Agency is terminable at-will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time, without cause or reason, by either the employee or the Agency. In addition the Agency may also demote, layoff, transfer or reassign employees at any time at its sole discretion without cause or reason.
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Compensation This position may be filled at any level listed in this posting. Level determination is based on the role’s minimum qualifications and the candidate’s directly relevant experience and scope of responsibility.
The posted salary bands represent the full pay range for each role and reflect opportunities for compensation growth over time. The typical hiring ranges reflect where we reasonably expect to make offers to new hires based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Level I • Typical hiring range
$75,000 – $86,500 per year
Full salary band: $75,000 – $100,000 per year
Level II • Typical hiring range
$80,000 – $92,000 per year
Full salary band: $80,000 – $105,000 per year
Compensation offers are made through our established compensation framework to promote fairness, consistency, and internal equity.
