LICENSED CLINICIAN

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Athena House Hope Village - Santa Rosa, CA 95409Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $40.00 - $45.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareWork with great people doing great things! Join Buckelew Programs and play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in the North Bay. 

We are hiring a Licensed Clinician to join our team. In this role, you will provides clinical oversight and direct support to clients and program staff, including counselors, at Athena House, a residential treatment program for women. This position offers individual and group supervision, case consultation, and professional development to counseling staff, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with licensing regulations, agency policies, and contractual obligations. This is a part-time role, working 15 - 20 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct comprehensive assessments for Medi-Cal clients and provide individual and group counseling
Ensure documentation meets medical necessity and Medi-Cal compliance standards
Maintain clinical records in accordance with Medi-Cal and agency requirements
Use multiple Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for all clinical documentation
Participate in clinical team meetings and staff development activities
Provide individual and group supervision to counselors and staff
Support case consultation, review treatment plans, and assess diagnoses using ASAM criteria
Facilitate evidence-based therapy groups such as DBT, Seeking Safety, or others as appropriate
Maintain knowledge of Buckelew Programs’ policies and procedures and become familiar with community-based health, legal, and social service resources
Assist with additional clinical service support as needed

Education and Experience

Must be licensed as an MFT, LCSW, or psychologist in the state of California
A minimum of two years of post-licensure experience required
Five or more years of clinical experience in a mental health setting preferred, including crisis management and treatment of a range of child and adult mental health disorders
At least two years of supervisory or administrative experience preferred
Experience with evidence-based and best practice treatment modalities including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, PCIT, or similar approaches
Experience working with multicultural populations strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

Fluent in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Strong clinical judgment, professional boundaries, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) at an intermediate level or higher
Experience with multiple EHR systems preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders
Flexible, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Committed to working with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges
Valid California driver’s license, insurable driving record, and access to an insured personal vehicle
Ability to pass Live Scan fingerprint background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform intermittent physical activities including listening, talking, seeing, stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting up to 25 pounds
Capable of extended activities such as driving, typing, writing, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.