Title: CORE Licensed Clinician / Full Time

Reports to: CORE Services Supervisor  

Job Objectives:

The Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) Licensed Clinician provides person-centered, recovery-ori¬ented, mobile behavioral health services including individual and family psychotherapy and counseling to individuals throughout Orange County who have difficulty engaging in site-based programs, or who have not been previously engaged in services. 

As a CORE Licensed Clinician, you play a crucial role in empowering individuals by delivering high-quality services throughout Orange County. This role assists individuals in improving their functional abilities to the greatest degree possible in settings where they live, work, learn, and socialize. 

*Direct supervision of stated positions and oversight of stated programs are periodically re-evaluated and may change subject to the discretion of Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload of up to 20 participants for Community Oriented Recovery Services (CORE) program Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment services which includes the following components:
• Person-Centered Assessment, Service Planning, Documentation, and Collaboration
• Individual and Family Psychotherapy and Counseling
• Integrated Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
• Crisis Prevention
• Intensive Rehabilitation Counseling

Other Duties:

• The duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for this job's performance. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must possess one of the following
• License in Social Work (LMSW, LCSW)
• License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Mental health counseling: 1 year 
• Experience using Motivational Interviewing and trauma informed practices. 
• Experience navigating an Electronic Health Record. 
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish / English) strongly preferred. 

Terms of employment/benefits:

• Exempt.
• Forty (40) hours per week.

Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA), is a private, not-for-profit organization seeking to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of Orange County residents. Under the leadership of a voluntary Board of Directors, MHA’s staff members, consultants and volunteers provide free mental health and safety net services to Orange County residents each year.

Why work for MHA in Orange County?

MHA is an agency that understands that its workforce is vital to our community and the mission of our agency. Our many benefits include:

1) Competitive compensation rates

2) 1 hour paid lunch for F/T employees

3) 4 Wellness Days annually for F/T employees 

4) 14 Paid Holidays which includes 1 Floating Holiday

5) 403(b) Plan with discretionary matching

6) Employee benefits include: Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account-Health Saving Account / Dependent Care / Life Insurance / Supplemental Insurance for Medical Expenses.

7) Numerous opportunities extended for staff development and career growth.

8) Diverse employment opportunities. Licensed clinicians and bilingual staff are particularly sought. As an agency that provides 24/7 services, numerous shifts are also available.

Why is working for MHA in Orange County so rewarding?

Working with our program participants provides opportunities to give others life changing support. MHA’s staff are trained to offer compassion, inspire hope and teach the skills needed to overcome challenges. Come join our team and make a difference.

If you are seeking a stable and meaningful career, Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. is your agency!