Physician / California / Locum tenens / Substance Use Disorder Clinician Job

A medical services organization in California is looking to add a licensed professional to join their team as a Substance Use Disorder Clinician to their growing team at one of their facilities in Los Angeles.

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
• Setting: Outpatient

Responsibilities:

The Substance Use Disorder Clinician will:

• Conduct psycho-social assessments of clients
• Make referrals and conduct follow up on clients needing additional mental health services
• Provide crisis intervention services for clients in need of counsel and support
• Provide individual and group counseling and appropriate documentation
• Perform mental status examinations, therapy and preventive health measures
• Record physical finding, and formulate a plan and prognosis, based on the patient’s condition
• Discuss cases with Physician and other health professionals to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan
• Administer or recommend individual therapy or other forms of treatment
• Supervise counselors, case managers, and graduate level interns
• Assist the Clinical Supervisor and Director of Behavioral and Social Services in completing reports and reapplication requirements based on funder guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in a Community-based organization, including 3 years of experience implementing and advancing Substance Abuse Treatment programs in a Supervisorial role
• Bachelor's Degree
• Licensed Therapist (MFT, LCSW, PsyD) or licensed Therapist
• Familiar with state and local alcohol / drug mental health issues and regulations, particularly the Drug Medical program
• Solid problem solving and time management skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree in Mental / Public Health, Social Services / Work, and/or Public Administration
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Previous experience in an Outpatient setting