COC Clinician

Co-Occurring Continuum Clinician

Department: Residential

LIA Reporting Structure:

Timecard Approver: AHS Center Manager

Primary: Clinical Director of CoC Services

Secondary: Director of Operations

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Pay Range: $101,100 - $131,430/yr

Location: Alternative House

EEO-1: Professional

Organization Information

WellSpace's mission is "achieving regional health through high quality comprehensive care." We believe that everyone deserves to be seen, no matter who you are, where you come from, where you work or what place you call home. At WellSpace, we see you!

We are driven to serve the whole person through comprehensive, integrated care, spanning medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services across the region. We do this by building a team of exceptional colleagues who are dedicated to our mission and becoming part of the communities we serve.

As the region's largest Community Health System, WellSpace utilizes a Confluence Model to integrate an internal network of healthcare modalities, including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC), Drug Medi-Cal and Specialty Mental Health programs, California's second largest 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Center, an independent Risk Bearing Organization (WellSpace Nexus), and more into a seamless confluence of care.

To ensure the highest quality of care, WellSpace is accredited by the Joint Commission for Ambulatory Care, Behavioral Health and as a CCBHC. Further, it is certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home and a Behavioral Health Home. WellSpace's crisis programs are accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and the International Council for Helplines.

Position Summary

The Clinician provides co-occurring counseling and treatment services, consistent with their scope of practice, to patients experiencing both mental health and substance use conditions. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial and ASAM assessments, facilitating interventions with patients and their significant others, collaborating with the SUD team, and maintaining accurate patient records. The Clinician also prepares discharge and referral summaries and participates in the review of ASAM assessments to determine medical necessity and appropriate level of care placement. Under the supervision of a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), the Clinician assists in confirming whether patients meet medical necessity criteria for treatment.

Required Qualifications

• This position requires a master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field that meets the educational requirements for registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Must be registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of two years’ experience providing counseling to individuals with Substance Use Disorders, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the role.
• Demonstrated knowledge and training in substance use and related health issues (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis C) and recovery protocols.
• Familiarity with the local treatment community and referral processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in general office computer functions, including word processing, email, and database software; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Must be willing to successfully complete the credentialing process.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and treatment services to patients with substance use challenges, including addressing co-occurring mental and emotional conditions that impact relationships with significant others.
• Review clinical assessments to determine medical necessity and document supporting evidence.
• Review and sign treatment plans.
• Provide supportive services to family members and significant others as needed for the patient’s care.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including assessments, treatment planning, and discharge summaries.
• Complete discharge and referral summaries for patients concluding treatment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including progress notes and revised treatment plans as needed.
• Deliver crisis intervention services.
• Provide consultation, technical assistance, and direct psychosocial support services as appropriate.
• Conduct educational presentations to share agency information and promote awareness of substance use and related topics.
• Participate in patient review teams as applicable.
• Train staff to recognize and respond to the relationship between personal and environmental factors.
• Ensure compliance with audit standards and contractual regulations.
• Offer referral information to patients and the public for services not provided by the agency.
• Support the overall operation of agency programs through related duties as assigned.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external service providers as needed.
• Adherence to infection control procedures, including but not limited to standard precautions of temperature monitoring, hand washing, symptom self-monitoring, masking, and social distancing.
• Assist and support the Center/Department/Program to meet standards of High Reliability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Successful candidate will receive regionally competitive salary, above average health benefits at reduced costs, paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance, additional voluntary retirement plan with organizational match and no vesting schedule requirement.

• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Flexible Spending Program
• Company paid malpractice insurance for all providers
• Professional development hours offered annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and arms to reach. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

WellSpace Health is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is the intent of WellSpace Health to maintain a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. WellSpace Health is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WellSpace Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer