Clinical Lead

Encompass Community Services is committed to racial equity and standing against any kind of discrimination. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is representative of the many communities we serve. We strongly value providing equal opportunities for our employees, such as providing the training and education needed to excel in this and other positions.

Our agency recognizes the value of racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity and strives towards the overarching goal of ensuring that all services promote healing, and integrate the values and standards of providing culturally informed services.

We are looking to find a team member like you who is dedicated to improving the lives of some of our most vulnerable populations in the County. We are currently hiring a Full-Time Clinical Lead for the El Dorado Center, a 16-bed transitional Rehabilitation Center for clients struggling with mental health and co-occurring disorders located in Santa Cruz.

Responsibilities:

The Lead Clinician II for EDC reports to the EDC Program Operations Manager and leads therapeutic services in a residential setting that specializes in Mental Health and Crisis Care. As a Clinician II, this position is responsible for supporting and overseeing care for individual clients, as well as maintaining the safety of clients within a trauma-informed framework, for the duration of their stay at EDC. The Clinician II provides feedback and clinical support to other staff members and oversees high-quality documentation to meet Medi-Cal standards in order to support the clinical integrity of the treatment milieu. This is an interactive clinical position that carries a caseload and provides clinical leadership to an experienced team of counselors who work with a complicated population of clients struggling with severe and chronic mental illness, as well as co-occurring disorders.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently uses a Motivational Interviewing approach and models that approach for other staff.
• Understands the Trauma Informed Care Model and supports a Trauma Informed environment at EDC for staff and clients.
• Understands and promotes a Mindfulness Based model and supports best practices for staff and clients within the residential setting.
• Determines medical necessity, diagnoses, and Level of Care needed for each client.
• Identifies best practice interventions and approaches with the counselor team for client care.
• Carries an agreed-upon caseload of clients.
• Runs therapeutic groups as indicated.
• Monitors and approves all Avatar requirements as needed to ensure deadlines (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans, diagnoses).
• Reviews Discharge Summaries for accuracy and completion as necessary.
• Completes Psychosocial Assessments in a timely manner as required per Medi-Cal Standards.
• Attends Encompass and County QIC meetings consistently, as necessary.
• Attends and acts as a Lead for EDC Clinical Meetings.
• Establishes close working relationships with residents in the program.
• Performs clinical duties, which include individual counseling, crisis intervention, facilitation of house meetings, and groups if indicated.
• Provides clinical feedback individually to counselors and ongoing clinical feedback during counselor meetings as needed.
• Participates in maintaining a safe, clean, and sober environment.
• Reports all clinical deficiencies to Program Managers immediately.

Qualifications:

• Must be registered with the BBS or be on track to register with the BBS.
• Minimum Masters Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or other related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (not required).
• A history of passion for working with underserved populations and a dedication to creating a healing environment at the facility for persons served.
• Minimum of 2+ years of related experience with management and working with clients who have mental health and co-occurring disorder challenges.
• Ability to work independently, as well as with co-workers, and to manage time well.
• Computer literacy skills required, including experience with electronic health records and documentation.
• Experience leading and building teams and implementing improvement processes.

Wages & Benefits:
Pay rate is $32-$35.00/hour depending on experience.

We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees a robust medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion.

Our team's future matters just as much as the present. That's why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility.

About Us:

At Encompass, we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing, and more. Every day through these services, we work to make health, education, and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 40 years, our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health, and regain dignity.

Encompass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to excellence through diversity and strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all clients and employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.