Clinician I - (YOP-VSP)

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join us as Clinician I at our youth offender program in Chowchilla. This groundbreaking opportunity will not only be working in our youth programs to help the juvenile offender population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

Clinician I provides and conducts trauma-informed groups using trauma-informed curricula; structured and gender-responsive trauma-informed groups for juvenile offender projects. and work collaboratively with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), DRP, CCHS, and DAI institution staff.

What You Will Do::
• Deliver services to the participants by conducting group and/or individual sessions.

• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their groups. Works individually with each participant to develop and implement a treatment/action plan.

• Engage participants daily, and reinforce group rules and expectations for participation and completion.

• Participates in case conferences and provides guidance in determining education and vocational goals based on the interest and preferences of each participant in addition to individualized assessments.

• Maintains supervision, including the development of the treatment plan, review of client's files, and initial and or ongoing client assessments.

• Document the delivery of services in ARMS.

• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institutional staff.

• Work collaboratively with Facilitator Inmates and OMCP Mentors as needed during group sessions.

• Responsible to provide clinical verification of internship hours for registered Clinician Staff and OMCP Mentors.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring::
• The Clinician I must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A Ph.D. in a social service or mental health field and have at least one (1) year of experience working in a licensed and/or certified program delivering SUDT and/or mental health services OR A Master's Degree in a social service or mental health field have and at least (2) years of working in a licensed and/or certified program delivering SUDT and/or mental health services.

• All Clinicians shall be licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences and maintain a current and active license, which is in good standing without current disciplinary action with their respective licensing board.

• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.

• Understanding or program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.

• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and typing skills. Operational knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Access.

• Ability to provide genuine warmth, empathy, and honest sensitivity to program participants to facilitate positive change.

• Ability to develop a treatment alliance with participants. Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.

• Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards faculty, institution staff, and program participants; and model professional, effective work habits and responsible living.

• Must be willing to work a daily shift from 12 pm-8:30 pm.

What We Offer::
• 100% Employer-Sponsored HMO plan

• PPO Medical, Dental, Vision.

• Paid vacation, sick time, & 11 paid holidays.

• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.

• An organization committed to social justice & community action.

• Community-oriented workplace.