About the Role
Seeking qualified associate clinicians (AMFT, ACSW APCC) for a substance abuse and sex offender treatment program. This role offers hands-on clinical experience in a fast-paced community forensic setting, providing structured mentorship and ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct intakes & assessments for forensic clients, including screenings and interviews.
- Provide forensically informed support services to individuals with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and/or behavioral instability.
- Perform comprehensive case management, maintaining accurate, timely, and compliant documentation.
- Prepare progress & treatment reports, assessments, and clinical notes in accordance with agency policies and standards.
- Maintain 60-65% Direct Clinical Contact, providing individual and group psychotherapy.
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining ethical and professional standards.
- Maintain professional composure under high-stress or sensitive situations while managing confidential information.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate professionalism by being a reliable and trustworthy colleague.
- Accountability for assigned clinical and administrative tasks.
- Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Clinical Director.
Requirements
- Must adhere to California Sex Offender Management Board - State Certification Requirements (CASOMB).
- Must adhere to board licensing boards standards and requirements.
- Clear background check.
- Ability to work independently in the office and provide direct client services without another staff member present.
- Frequent movement: Ability to stand, walk, or remain stationary for extended periods.
- Lifting/Carrying: Lift and carry objects weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
- Manual Dexterity: Operate computers, EMR systems, and office equipment.
- Vision/Hearing: Clear vision and hearing for client observation, documentation, and communication.
- Navigation: Safely move through office, clinic, or community environments while interacting with clients or staff.
Skills
- Fundamental clinical skills (e.g., CBT, MI, Risk Assessment)
- Evidence-based interventions
- Core competencies (e.g., time management)
- Sound clinical judgment
- Organization
- Confidence
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technology experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the therapeutic process
- Commitment to helping clients achieve treatment goals
- Dedication to preventing further sexual victimization
- Ability to address difficult issues with a challenging population
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage difficult client discussions
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and outside agencies
- Ability to work independently and in a group setting
- Proven track record of reliability and consistency of high performance
- Strong desire to learn and grow professionally
- Exemplary work ethic by being highly organized, detailed, and thorough
Location
- Community forensic setting
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred
- Minimum of one year of substance abuse or CBT Training
- Experience providing treatment to adults and/or juveniles who have a history of sexually abusive, DV or Substance Abuse behaviors
- Experience in forensic settings (jail, court programs, re-entry, diversion, inpatient forensic) highly preferred
Education Level
- Master’s Degree or higher
- California State Licensed or license eligible
About the Company
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, breastfeeding status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
- We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
- If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify us.
