Field Based Substance Use Disorder Clinician

GET TO KNOW US:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

CULTURE:

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

MISSION:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Field-Based Substance Use Disorder Clinician provides individual, family and group youth with substance use and co-occurring disorders within educational settings. This role bridges clinical care and educational environments, working collaboratively with school staff, families, and external providers to promote wellness, engagement, and academic success. The clinician administers diagnostic assessments to develop treatment plans, support implementation, communicate progress, and make appropriate referrals for additional services. The Field-Based Substance Use Disorder Clinician works collaboratively as part of a treatment team within the substance abuse programs and contracts.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provides therapeutic and/or clinical coordination services to youth referred by administrators or self- referral.
• Provides individual, group and family counseling to youth addressing substance use and related behavioral issues utilizing a strong understanding of motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and recovery-oriented service
• Assesses youth and family needs through administration of comprehensive
• Psycho-social assessments to determine proper course of treatment.
• Maintains proper oversight of documentation of treatment, including assessments, treatment planning, service linkages, and individual, group & family counseling sessions. Ensures services are properly documented and supported with written clinical notes and consistent with productivity requirements per funding contracts.
• For students referred through diversion programs, maintains communication with referring administrators regarding student’s participation in treatment programs to monitor compliance with school policy
• Ensures that delivery of services aligns with best practices in adolescent behavioral health, including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and culturally competent practices, and is in accordance with program guidelines and Vista Del Mar philosophies.
• Conducts psychoeducational, process, and substance abuse groups based upon evidence based practices, maintains required informal documentation of these sessions on TIER through required paperwork, shares relevant information with treatment team as clinically indicated as well as individual substance abuse sessions in collaboration with youth’s primary clinical team.
• Demonstrates an understanding and practice of relationship-based treatment, Character Counts values, strength-based, trauma-informed care, and culturally/LGBTQ-sensitive approach in working with you
• Always maintains a professional approach with clients, colleagues, placement workers and supervisors, as demonstrated by demeanor and adherence to dress cod
• Serves as an effective advocate for all youth and understands/demonstrates the requirement of reporting suspected abuse and/or mistreatment of youth under their care (this includes and is not limited to physical abuse and verbal abuse).

WHAT YOU BRING TO VDM

• Licensed in California as LCSW, LMFT or LPCC and in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Science.
• Minimum 1-year direct clinical experience in assessment, intervention, and therapy with adolescents with substance abuse issues.
• Strongly preferred to have a valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor, or Alcohol and Drug Counselor or equivalent experience to support cooccurring disorders in mental health and struggling with addiction.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
• Ability to hear and verbally communicate with others.
• Ability to independently use a computer and learn necessary computer programs.

Salary - $75,000 - $83,000

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.