Associate Therapist Asw/Amft/Apcc, Dmc

PURSUE YOUR PASSION, Not Just Another Job!

Veterans Village of San Diego is looking for employees who are passionate about serving all veterans. Changing the life of a vet takes a whole lot of work. It also takes dedication and commitment to our motto: Leave No One Behind. But the rewards are out of this world! We work hard, but we also enjoy having fun together. If you wish to be a part of this team and are ready to work for a cause, not just a paycheck, then VVSD is the place to start!

Job Summary:

The Associate Therapist ASW/AMFT/APCC, DMC evaluates client assessments and intake information. Verifies assessment and intake information is completed by a counselor. Establish/verifies the client meets medical necessity criteria. Substance Use Disorder Diagnosis based on the DSM. Identifies the level of care based on ASAM.

Compensation Range:

$25.50 to $34.50 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Clinician documents the following;
  • Client Admission
  • Provider referral
  • Medical Necessity
  • Intake
  • Client health/psych/soc history
  • ASAM Criteria
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment Planning
  • Progress notes
  • Continuing services
  • Discharge Planning
• Conduct client interviews in conjunction with ASAM guidelines.
• Provide assistance in maintaining or improving functioning when necessary to help a client achieve a rehabilitation goal as defined in the treatment plan
• Assist clients in gaining access to needed medical, social/behavioral, educational, and other services and supports
• Provide community-based case management activities to clients or to the LAR on behalf of the client.
• If applicable, assists the licensed staff in co-facilitating Group Psychosocial Skills Training for recipients, as assigned
• Participates in staff training assignments, as requested
• Assess, review, and monitor recipient status in relation to rehabilitation
• Submit accurate, legible, and complete client progress notes
• Participates in the agency's Performance Improvement initiative
• Attend/conduct all trainings, company and team meetings
• Understands, acknowledges, and agrees to adhere to Medicaid.
• Acknowledges responsibility to participate in agency growth.
• Other duties as assigned by COO or designee
• SUPERVISED CLINICAL HOURS are provided.

Qualifications:

• An individual who possesses any of the following licenses is considered a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) and is automatically certified as a QMHP-CS:
  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Psychologist
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Ability to comfortably, both mentally and physically, perform all aspects of job description and other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Must have privately owned vehicle, current drivers license and proof of current vehicle insurance
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Veteran Status a Plus!
• ASAM Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend and lift light objects
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to read reports and data
• Ability to speak English
• Must be able to work in a noisy, busy environment

Covid-19 Requirements:

VVSD requires require all employees to be fully vaccinated and boosted (once, but may change per contract requirements) for COVID-19. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of full vaccination as part of the pre-employment credentialing process.

Job Benefits:

VVSD offers competitive pay and benefits including 12 paid holidays a year, paid vacation and paid sick leave, pension, health insurance, dental and vision plans.

Please Note:

• If you were a client of VVSD, you must have been out of all programs for a minimum of 2 years.
• Veterans Village of San Diego is an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.