Clinical Services Practitioner/FAITHS (UEC)
Position Summary
Temporary, Full Time, Non-Exempt, Benefited position through June 30, 2024. (Appointment may be renewed annually based upon availability of funds, availability of work and satisfactory job performance).
Salary : $5,450.00-$6,166.00 per month.
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Program Summary :
The Family Attachment Interventions Through Healing Solutions (FAITHS) Throughcare Program will recruit, train, and administrate graduate-level interns in salient Social and Behavioral Science fields to provide in-custody and out-of-custody psychotherapeutic interventions to justice-involved individuals and their families.
Work Schedule
40 hours per week. Schedule to be arranged, but typically, Monday-Thursday from 6 : 30AM am - 5 : 00 pm though some nights, weekend work may be required.
Incumbent must be able to participate in remote or on campus work depending on the directives from the CSUSB campus.
First Review Deadline
This position will remain open until filled.
Typical Activities
Under minimal supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinical Service Practitioner will work independently to :
Perform comprehensive risk and diagnostic assessments of biopsychosocial conditions. Evaluate clients' social functioning and family / group dynamics.
Identify signs of abuse, isolation, abandonment, domestic violence, suicidal ideation / intent, medical / mental impairments, and social functioning issues, as well as cultural and / or socioeconomic factors through formal assessments.
Establish and maintain trusting professional relationships with clients, providing thorough counseling and case management services.
This may include advocacy, psychoeducation, referral, counseling, mediation, and crisis intervention and stabilization.
Collaborate with other providers, families, and support groups to coordinate provision of services for clients, ensuring optimal care.
Assist with appointments, transportation, and referrals.
- Respond to emergencies and provide crisis intervention to minimize risk for clients, using counseling skills to assess, diffuse situations, and achieve client / family stabilization.
- Liaise with law enforcement and the court system to fulfill legal mandates.
- Prepare narrative and statistical reports, maintain accurate case records, and write detailed case documentation, treatment, care, or transition plans, and court reports as necessary.
- Act as a casework consultant / trainer for other staff members, community agencies, and other professionals on complex psychosocial issues.
Interpret public social service rules, regulations, and policies to clients and the public.