Abode Services values safety, wellness, and respect for each other and for those who we serve. Because of this commitment Abode Services is mandating that all employees be vaccinated effective September 30, 2021.
Abode Services, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, has multiple opportunities for experienced Mental Health Clinicians to serve our Santa Clara County sites.
SUMMARY:
This position will provide clinical services, with a specialty in Co-occurring Services, on an Assertive Community Treatment team. This team will outreach, engage, house, and provide wrap around clinical services to 130 participants. These participants will be identified through county data and other assessment processes as being the most frequent users of emergency services, criminal justice, and other homeless/county services in Santa Clara County. Program participants will have Serious Mental Health Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and/or Chronic Health Conditions.
(Clinical Supervision available to those working towards licensure.)
Abode’s Benefits & Perks:
• $75k-$80K+ Sign-On Bonus up to $3000 (contingent of BBS validation)!
• Flexible work schedules
• Clinical supervision towards licensure
• 100% paid health benefits for employees
• 31 PTO / Holidays per year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match & Contribution Programs
• Opportunities to grow clinically and/or into management roles
• Dynamic, mission-drive culture and supportive leadership
• Professional Development Trainings, Leadership Academy Programs, All Staff Events & Holiday Parties
The Diverse Culture:
We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.
How You Make an Impact:
•Provide clinical case management services, including rehabilitative services, brokerage, collateral, and therapy to participants in the following settings: home, community, and office utilizing an Assertive Community Treatment model.
•Complete assessments and develop treatments plan for participants enrolled in the program. Collaboratively work with participants to develop and work on their recovery goals.
•Meet with prospective participants, conduct outreach and initial intakes and assessments.
•Develop relationships with agencies in the community providing housing and supportive services to participants.
•Perform mental status exams, as well as safety assessments that include suicide, homicide, and gravely disabled assessments with participants on an on-going basis.
•Facilitate psycho-educational and support groups.
•Attend clinical, administrative, and case conferencing meetings as dictated by the Program Manager or Clinical Supervisor.
•Enter all data on time and correctly to support program evaluation and outcomes tracking.
How You Meet the Qualifications:
•MSMSW/MS/MA Psychology degree from an accredited university and registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW/MFTi required. Licensure as a LCSW or LMFT in the state of California preferred. Salary commensurate with experience, education, and licensure status.
•Must possess 2 years of field experience working with people with serious mental illness, individuals with co-occurring disorders and complex health issues and/or the chronically homeless population.
•Experience working within an Assertive Community Treatment program desired. Understanding of the following evidence-based practices: Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
•Strong skills completing assessments and treatment plans. Strong writing skills are a MUST. This position requires a tremendous amount of clinical writing. Must be able to handle a rigorous clinical work while meeting deadlines for billing, progress notes, and treatment plans.
•Reliable transportation and proof of a valid and current California Driver's License and current insurance along with a clean DMV record required.
If INTERESTED - please send updated resume with interview availability to :
Neli Perez
nperez@abodeservices.org
{Hablo Español}
510- 696-5741
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