Clinician, Projectlife (Living In Freedom From Exploitation) Program

Lifeline Community Services is hiring a Clinician to support our growing team. You will be responsible for 24/7 emergency response to law enforcement, crisis interventions and intensive clinical case management. This is a master's level and BBS registered clinical role that will help our team provide trauma informed, evidence based interventions to survivors of human trafficking.

We're looking for excellent communication and problem solving skills. This role requires positive attitude, integrity, confidence, creativity and reliability, since your day-to-day work will be managing a caseload and working with the team to further develop the program and ensure high quality services to clients.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or related field with a minimum of one year case management experience.
• Must be registered with BBS (AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW)
• Ability to work from a client centered, trauma, and dual diagnosis approach
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a team

Responsibilities

• Conduct and complete initial intake, safety screening, safety planning, and needs assessment for all clients.
• Provide victim advocacy and information about crime victims' rights and services while supporting the victim through the process.
• Maintain accurate case records and program statistics in compliance with funding requirements and objectives.
• Conduct human trafficking awareness trainings and outreach for community groups and service providers, as needed.
• Use the code of ethics (AMFT, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW) to guide decision making and conduct in the workplace.
• Facilitate prevention groups for at-risk youth populations.
• Co-Facilitate survivor-led HT support groups, therapeutic and/or skills building groups
• Transport clients and accompany clients when applicable to their case plan
• Retain client caseload and seek consultation for engagement strategies
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule/Compensation

• FT - nonexempt position
• Monday- Friday, normal business hours (will include a minimum of one evening per week and occasional weekends per program needs)
• [$34.50 -$37.95] Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services. Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting hotline.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.