Schedule: 40 hours per week. Shifts include evenings and weekends, including two evening weekdays, and Saturday mornings.
For this position, New Life can provide supervision for individuals who are completing master's level coursework, registered with BBS, and/or are earning hours toward licensure. Such individuals are encouraged to apply!
About us
New Life Community Services provides residential treatment to individuals and families who are struggling with addiction. We provide compassionate, professional treatment and reentry services. At New Life, you are part of team that makes a difference in the lives of others!
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor the Clinician functions as the primary support for assigned clients and evening therapeutic groups. The clinician is responsible for all general case management services for all assigned clients and to assist in the general delivery of therapeutic services to the residential and outpatient population as a whole.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manage a client caseload.
- Conduct full intake and assessment.
- Charting: this includes, case management notes, group notes, counseling notes, and other clinically appropriate documentation as needed to reflect client care. This must also be done in a timely manner in order to remain contract compliant.
- Support client development of treatment plans/ problem lists and goal setting during treatment and in transition to the community.
- Additionally, ensure that treatment plans are updated and submitted to clinical supervisor in appropriate time to be compliant with contracting agencies.
- Conduct crisis intervention.
- Provide individual, family and group counseling.
- Lead psycho-educational groups and classes.
- Provide referrals to outside organizations, such as psychiatry, employment resources, etc.
- Complete Status reports as requested by clients, courts, and probation/parole officers.
- Perform random drug testing as needed.
- Support and complete client discharges to ensure appropriate therapeutic support.
- Data entry in to appropriate electronic record systems, such as AVATAR, County EHR, and KIPU
- Attend all weekly team meetings, supervision, and trainings.
- Consult with an Clinical Supervisor or senior management as needed or required.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor, as needed in emergencies, or supporting other staff with supervisor approval.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Master's Degree in psychology, social work, therapy, counseling, or equivalent required, or currently enrolled in Master's program.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences preferred.
- License preferred.
- The following are required for clearance and may be acquired after start of employment:
- Background check, current CPR/First Aid certification, TB test, drug counselor certification or verification of education (transcript, copy of diploma).
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- One year of experience in the counseling/ therapy, recovery field, social work or related field preferred.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Basic knowledge concerning substance abuse screening and referral. Knowledge of addiction, abuse, trauma, mental health, special needs, and the signs thereof. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, and best clinical practices with a focus on high quality. Proficiency in personal computer use with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel.
SKILLS/APTITUDES/TEMPERAMENTS:
- Ability to present information or ideas clearly in English, both orally and in writing. This includes ability to proofread and use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, and ability to write correspondence and memos.
- Ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts especially in high pressure situation.
- Ability to adapt to situations and understand other's feelings and personal viewpoints.
- Ability to work with and relate to other professionals.
- Ability to work and function as a team member.
- Ability to provide required documentation in required electronic record systems.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
AGENCY MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
Mission: Providing compassionate, personalized, recovery-based addiction treatment and community reentry.
Vision: Become a beacon for the community and church, locally, nationally, and internationally, in addiction treatment, education, and spiritual growth.
AGENCY CULTURE
The NLCS culture, built on a traditional Christian world view, is a welcoming community serving all faiths and creeds. The prime task of the current NLCS staff is to show up each day with a commitment to serve both our mission statement and the overall betterment of NLCS. The staff is additionally called to model Christian love towards each other as well as the clients. This calling goes beyond mere sobriety and speaks to recovery and healthy, ethical relationships. Such relationships imply patience, tolerance, respectful disagreement, as well as references to others in loving, positive ways. Proprietary concerns and conflicts should be held in confidence. Pathological triangulation should always be avoided and conflicts should be addressed directly with the offending party (per NLCS grievance policy). In summation our goal is to function beyond simple sobriety as a collective example of Christian values for our clients, donors, and the wider Santa Cruz community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The job is primarily sedentary with walking and standing as is necessary to carry out the job duties. Normal lifting and/or carrying is limited to approximately 15 lbs., with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Heavier items are moved by using proper material handling equipment, assistance from another person or by work order request.
Normal or corrected talking, hearing and seeing abilities are sufficient to perform the required tasks.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either orally or in writing.
New Life Community Services provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Pay: $38.00 - $41.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- enrolled or ability to enroll in BBS (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Required)
Work Location: In person
