Mental Health Clinician, Central Drug Court
Adult Programs
Who We Are
Second Chance is a place where justice involved San Diegans go to find hope, purpose and opportunity. Offering multiple evidence-based programs, each staffed by a dedicated team of caring professionals, Second Chance is regarded throughout the greater San Diego area as a leader in helping formerly incarcerated and justice involved citizens successfully reintegrate into society.
What We Do
Second Chance helps hundreds of formerly incarcerated youth and adults receive the services they need to find a better path through job readiness training, case management, counseling, and transitional housing programs. We are dedicated to our mission of “disrupting the cycles of incarceration and poverty to help people find their way to self-sufficiency.”
We believe that everyone, regardless of their past, deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their family, and their communities. This is achieved by living our CARES values.
Program Summary
Our Collaborative Court Programs are designed to provide comprehensive treatment and case management services to non-violent offenders that have entered into the criminal justice system due to substance dependence and/or co-occurring disorder(s). The goal of the program is to reduce recidivism and support individuals in becoming productive members of our community.
Who We’re Looking For Mental Health Clinician, Adult Programs
We’re looking for smart, compassionate, and resourceful change-agents with a passion for inspiring others to better themselves. To be successful, you’ll have to be a loyal and dedicated critical thinker; a creative problem solver who doesn’t shy away from challenges and takes pride in everything you do.
You believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig to find it. You love people. You enjoy leading others. You value diversity and embrace change.
The Mental Health Clinician, reports to a Program Manager. This role is responsible for providing integrated assessments, treatment, and rehabilitation services for adult participants 18 and older with co-occurring substance use and other mental health disorders to achieve stabilization of their living situation and long-term plans to maintain recovery. The Mental Health Clinician must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team including treatment staff, law enforcement, and court representatives.
This position is responsible for a wide range of activities to include but are not limited to:
- Conducts in-custody initial screenings and determination of clinical need for treatment for new referrals.
- Prepares comprehensive Mental Health Assessments and Treatment Plans using the ASAM Criteria and DSM-V diagnosis.
- Provide assessment of high-risk behaviors and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Provide Individual, couples, and family therapy and collateral services to reentry court participants.
- Facilitate psychoeducational skill building, relapse prevention, cognitive behavioral and process groups as assigned.
- Coordinate discharge plans and services for participants nearing termination of probation.
- Complete all required documentation of participant care.
- Attend weekly treatment team meetings, court meetings, and clinical supervision as assigned.
What skills do you need?
This is challenging work. A positive “can do” spirit is a must. Skills for this specific role include:
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments, formulating treatment plans, and providing individual, couples, and group therapy.
- Knowledge and familiarity of the ASAM Criteria and DSM V diagnosis of substance use disorders.
- Understanding of theories of etiology and treatment of participants with interacting disorders.
- Proven ability to work closely with other mental health/recovery professionals and interact effectively with service providers from various disciplines including Public Defenders, District Attorneys, and Law Enforcement professionals.
- Capacity to make accurate assessments and to execute proper disposition during clinical emergencies.
Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year experience working in mental health and the field of Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery.
- Minimum one (1) year professional experience with reentry or justice involved adults and or youth preferred.
- Required to have a valid driver’s license and properly registered and insured motor vehicle meeting the minimum level of insurance as defined under the California DMV Code.
- Meet background and security clearance guidelines for facility access and passes background check: Criminal background clearance through the State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Additional background clearance required by San Diego County jails. Driving record through the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Drug Testing
Education
- Minimum of a master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related field from an accredited program
- Active registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate or Licensed Clinician
What We Offer
Purpose. Many places will offer you a job. At Second Chance you will change lives. Our work is that rewarding. It is what makes our employees stay and others return.
Job salary and benefits…
- This position is non-exempt (hourly), full-time or part-time. The rate range for this position is $32-$40 per hour.
- Employer paid medical and life insurance for employees (for FT)
- Vacation and Sick Leave benefits
- Professional Development and more!
If you are seeking a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference alongside a world- class team, then Second Chance wants you. Join us.
We’re committed to giving justice-involved individuals a Second Chance.
Are you?
Second Chance Program, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people. Second Chance Program will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
