Clinician - LPHA

POSITION SUMMARY :

Person in this position will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the clinical activities pertaining to mental health services for clients and their families. Provides clinical guidance and support to program staff, participates in client case conferences and participates in implementation and development of the clinical programming. Works closely with the Parole Outpatient Clinic on behalf of clients who are receiving psychiatric care, included medication prescribed for the treatment of co-occurring mental health conditions. Interview clients when referred by clinical staff for therapy, conduct assessment and individual, conjoint, couple, and multiple family groups counseling as indicated. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Utilize intake and screening instruments using a gender-specific assessment of needs to obtain a complete medical history; history of substance abuse; physical, emotional and sexual abuse / incest history; education level; work history; involvement with the legal system; and assessment of children’s needs in all areas of development areas.
• Develop individualized plan of services throughout the continuum of care including ongoing assessment and treatment needs, delivery of therapeutic services, follow-up services for the women to prevent relapse and follow-up services for the children.
• Provide services offered in the context of family and other relationships including individual, group and family counseling.
• Provide guidance in determining education and vocational goals based on the interest and preferences of each woman in addition to individualized assessments.
• Provide specialized classes and workshops, relevant topics to include Domestic Violence, incest Survivors, Family Relationships, Co-Dependence, Living with AIDS, and legal issues, e.g., child custody (Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 300).
• Participation in Quality Improvement activities in an ongoing basis.
• Responsible for maintaining the client charts in compliance with agency, state and any other rules and standards.
• Participate in daily shift exchange including documenting in facility log at the end of shifts and thoroughly reviewing log at the start of shifts.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

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About Westcare :

Who We AreSince 1973, WestCare has provided health and human services with a commitment to delivering high-quality and cost-effective services that empower people to transform their lives.THE MISSION.We are resolutely dedicated to the populations we serve, as well as our employees, and actively promote the wellness and empowerment of individuals, their families, and their communities.Our MissionWestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact with to engage in a process of healing, growth, and change benefiting themselves, their families, co-workers, and communities.Where Do We Serve?Proudly serving sixteen states, three U.S. territories, the Dominican Republic and the Republic of PalauWhat Do We Do?We're a family of nonprofit organizations that provide a wide range of health and human services to improve the lives of those in our communities. Our service domains include : Mental Health & WellnessTreatment & RehabilitationCriminal JusticeVeteran ServicesHousing OpportunitiesEducation & PreventionDomestic ViolenceEmergency Support