Who You Are - Are you someone who care deeply about supporting justice involved with co occurring disorders such as SUD or mental health? We are looking for a licensed clinical therapist who has managerial or experience and has experience directing a program; the idea candidate has worked with the justice involved population or similar populations with co-occurring disorders.
Who We Are- We are a team professionals working in a non profit space dedicated to improving the lives of San Diego adults by helping incarcerated individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders as they prepare for re-entry into the community and create a new beginning. Program goals include educating clients about mental health, substance use and coping mechanisms, decreasing instances of relapse, diminishing the impact of untreated health, mental health and/or substance use issues, and reducing recidivism.
This is a full time position with a robust benefit package with a team dedicated to improving the lives of San Diegans.
Position Overview
- Role Purpose: Plans, organizes, directs, and integrates the program providing expert assistance on mental health and substance use-related matters.
- Reports To: Program Director-PIR Programs.
Key Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
- Outreach and Engagement: Develop and maintain programs for incarcerated individuals at risk of substance use and psychiatric disorders.
- Service Integration: Lead field-based services integrating mental health, recovery services, case management, and crisis intervention.
- Assessments: Conduct assessments for substance use, mental health issues, and other related needs.
- Supervision: Supervise documentation, program records, and quality improvement of case files.
- Safety and Coordination: Ensure safety policies are enforced and coordinate care with various community resources.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge: Management principles, therapeutic modalities, correctional facility procedures, and community resources.
- Skills: Planning, directing, integrating case management, and effective communication.
- Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a Master's or Doctorate Degree program from an accredited university in the field of social work, behavioral sciences, psychology or a related field, and four years of progressively responsible experience in a mental health setting, including two years at a managerial level supervising counselors or case managers; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with motivational interviewing. Experience in working with corrections and/or incarcerated adults in alcohol or other substance use treatment setting is required.
- Licenses, Certifications and Special Requirements: Master's degree and or Doctorate degree in the field of Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, and or Justice involved degree. Licensed or License eligible. Good driving record. CPR/First Aid Certified. Must obtain and maintain a valid Criminal Background and Sheriff's Department Clearance. TB test required upon hire and must be maintained every four (4) years.
Physical and Mental Demands
- Physical: Ability to sit or stand for long periods, lift up to fifty pounds, and use standard office equipment.
- Mental: Strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle complex situations and interactions.
Work Environment
- Field-Based: Services provided in correctional facilities, community settings, or clients' homes.