Pacific Clinics

Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.. Under general supervision, implements the full range of substance use services within the context of the Certified Community Behavior Health Clinic in community, school, and clinic-based settings.. Works with Program Manager on fund development.. Two (2 years) of experience in a related field- e.g., behavioral health, social services, homelessness, substance use.

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Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speak 22 languages and are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.
Who We Serve
Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kings, Los Angeles, Madera, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Stanislaus, Stockton, Tulare and Ventura Counties.
What We Offer
Pay Range: $29.19 - $33.79 per hour . Compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, and location.
We Offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!
Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.
JOB SUMMARY
Works within the vision, mission and philosophy of the agency. Under general supervision, implements the full range of substance use services within the context of the Certified Community Behavior Health Clinic in community, school, and clinic-based settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Outreach and screening
1. Participate and support universal outreach activities to increase awareness of substance use among the target population.
2. Conduct presentations to various target audiences (e.g., schools, community) to increase. awareness of the impact of substance use.
3. Conduct substance use screenings and refer to treatment accordingly.
4. Support the Drop-In Center and Youth Development:
Receives, reviews, and processes referrals as necessary.
Provides referral sources for individuals identified as needing supports through screenings.
Substance use treatment
1. Implement client intake, screening, and assessment procedures.
2. Implement and ensure follow through on each client’s personalized treatment plan.
3. Ensure treatment plans include crisis intervention and community supports.
4. Provide evidence-based individual and/or group outpatient substance use treatment in clinic, community, or school based settings.
5. Coordinate care with other service providers and peer supports.
6. Support facilitation of services within Uplift Family Services programs, particularly with the CCBHC, and between Uplift Family Services/CCBHC and external partners (e.g., schools, agencies with MOUs, etc.).
Recovery Supports
1. Support Clients in developing WRAP plan and in recovery support efforts.
Administration
1. Works with Program Manager on fund development.
2. Participates in internal and external multidisciplinary/cross functional teams.
3. Attend organization and departmental staff meetings as required.
4. Coordinate with evaluation team on evaluation requirements.
5. Conduct client follow-up interviews at six (6) months post-discharge.
6. Completes outcome measures.
7. All other duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Practices self-care, remains aware that others may be contending with stress, and treats other with grace.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Presentation Skills
Action Oriented and Empowered
Collaborates With Other Team Members
Takes Initiative
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S..) in Mental Health/Social Services preferred.
Two (2 years) of experience in a related field- e.g., behavioral health, social services, homelessness, substance use.
Drug and Alcohol training and experience required or CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals certification required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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