Field Based Substance Use Disorder Clinical Team Leader

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 Clinical Team Leader is responsible for providing clinical services within Vista Del Mar’s field-based substance use disorder treatment program for youth in educational settings. Working closely with students and their families, the Clinical Team Leader utilizes evidence-based practices to develop individualized treatment plans and deliver Early Intervention and Prevention services. In addition to direct care, the Clinical Team Leader provides leadership and support to the Field-Based SUD Vista RISE treatment team. This role collaborates with school faculty and campus social service teams, facilitating brief clinical case conferences to ensure coordinated and effective care. Aligned with each student’s treatment goals, the Clinical Team Leader maintains knowledge of educational and community service providers to recommend appropriate referrals. This position is also responsible for assigning caseloads, overseeing data collection and analysis, and preparing program outcome reports. The Clinical Team Leader will initiate and plan community outreach activities and will coordinate with internal Vista Del Mar programs as well as external stakeholders to generate referrals and promote service access.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provide individual counseling within an educational setting and offer leadership to the treatment team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including individual and family session notes, legal consents, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Consult and collaborate with campus staff, social services, community partners, and the Vista RISE treatment team to coordinate care for youth.
• Demonstrate knowledge of substance use disorder (SUD) evidence-based practices and an understanding of life-span development through young adulthood.
• Coordinate and facilitate case conferences with treatment team members, school faculty, and campus-based service providers.
• Apply Early Intervention and Prevention approaches, strength-based practices, trauma-informed care, harm reduction strategies, and culturally responsive/LGBTQ-affirming methods when working with youth.
• Oversee team data collection and analysis and prepare program outcome reports.
• Serve as an advocate for youth and demonstrate a clear understanding of mandated reporting requirements.
• Initiate and plan outreach activities on campus and at community events.

WHAT YOU BRING TO VDM

• Active California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience working with youth and/or in SUD treatment programming.
• Strong preference for certification as a Certified SUD Counselor.
• Ability to work independently with computers and learn required software systems

Salary: $86,000.00 - $90,000.00 / annually

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.