Clinical Specialist - Alpine

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

As a Clinical Specialist, you will be responsible for providing direct care services under the guidance of the Program Director. You will conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the level of risk and acuity of individuals and develop personalized treatment plans to meet their specific needs. In addition, you will facilitate psychoeducation groups and implement reinforcement strategies to help clients achieve their treatment goals and improve their overall quality of life and functioning. 

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Minimum of a M.A. or M.S. in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum of (2) two years of experience or training working in a mental health program serving persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities. Such experience shall be in the direct provision of services to a program’s identified clients or residents. Population experience must include those experiencing psychosis or severe mood dysregulation.
• Demonstrated experience in a mental health and/or chemical dependency setting (preferred).
• Training or experience with electronic medical records (e.g. Cerner) preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification (required)
• Valid California driver’s license (preferred)
• Registered intern, licensed or licensed eligible as Psychologist, MFT, LCSW, LPCC (preferred).
• National Provider Number (NPI number) required.
• CPI Certification (provided by the facility within first 90 days of employment). Interest in Crisis Intervention Training Certification and ongoing education preferred (CPI facilitator certification)

Key Responsibilities

• The Clinical Specialist is responsible for providing daily client care, including conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and addressing client concerns. 
• They facilitate multidisciplinary treatment teams and work with admission and discharge staff to ensure appropriate treatment outcomes. 
• The Clinical Specialist is responsible for training staff, reviewing authorizations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• They serve as a contact point between facility departments, clients, and stakeholders to ensure effective treatment and positive experiences. 
• Works together as an active member of the treatment team to uphold standards of competency amongst the team by collaborating with other clinical specialists.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance, student loan assistance, and dependent scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Compensation Range

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Salary : $27 - $31