Anka is looking for a fulltime Mental Health Clinician (Unlicensed). The position will be part time at Casa Rohnert Park and part time at an outpatient clinic in Vallejo serving adults and adolescents with mental health and / or substance use disorders. Some weekend work will be required. BBS registered Interns (ASW and MFTi) and Postdoctoral interns) strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Casa Rohnert Park is a Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Program that supports the needs of adults recovering from a behavioral health crisis. Unlike programs that are held in a psychiatric unit or hospital-like facility, Casa Rohnert Park provides a safe, home-like environment. A maximum of six individuals are served at any given time as they participate in a highly structured recovery program and work with a team of specialists who help them resolve the behavioral or emotional issues associated with their crisis and give them the tools necessary to help them work through future challenges and re-integrate back into the community.

Hope Solano in Vallejo is an outpatient clinic serving adults and adolescents with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Clients are referred from the county or managed care.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Unlicensed Clinician is responsible for program services and programming offered to participants. Responsible for implementation of program and all services offered to participants referred to the program. Responsible for quality assurance of charting, documentation of all services, and provision of services. Some of the responsibilities of the Unlicensed Clinician will be providing individual, group and family therapy, discharge planning, staff supervision and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all admissions and discharges. Plan and implement admission and discharge procedures and program rules and guidelines.
• Assist in the documentation and transfer of info necessary for continuity of treatment; oversee and monitor the maintenance of client files and records necessary for funding reimbursement.
• Establish and maintain linkages with community programs and set up problem solving sessions when needed.
• Oversee the development, implementation and appropriateness of all individual treatment plans, conferring with the staff psychiatrist and other professionals involved in a client’s treatment.

Education: Professional License: California license either as a Clinical Psychology, LCSW or MFT, or registered intern. This is an excellent position for registered interns to receive clinical supervision and gain hours for licensure. We strongly encourage MFTi and ASW to apply. Crisis Residential experience preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in mental health and / or substance use work; at least two (1) years in a community-based mental health setting; one (1) years’ experience in administrative supervision. Experience in crisis residential treatment is an asset.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid CA driver’s license in good standing with proof of current auto insurance. Ability to pass pre-employment background check, Med/TB clearance.

ABOUT ANKA: Work for an organization where every day is an opportunity to change lives! Anka Behavioral Health, Inc. (Anka) is a non-profit organization with the mission to eliminate the impact of behavioral health problems for all people. For over 40 years, we have provided caring, dependable, and professional community behavioral health and social service programs that serve nearly 15,000 individuals throughout California and Michigan each year. Please visit our website at www.ankabhi.org for more information.

ANKA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Anka Behavioral Health, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, gender identity, disability (physical/mental), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Minorities/Consumers/Former Clients are encouraged to apply.