Clinician- Serenity Center

CLINICIAN- SERENITY (Full Time)

Salary : 70k-80k

The Serenity Center is a peer-run recovery community center supporting individuals in all stages of recovery from substance use and often, co-occurring mental health challenges.    We are "people first" and operate from a trauma-informed perspective.  We are invested in Harm Reduction.  Our goal is to keep people alive to support them to access basic needs and connect with shelter or permanent housing as speedily as possible. 

We are looking for a clinician who has a community-based orientation.  This is not traditional office-based counseling.  You are a good fit for this team if you:

• Have genuine positive regard for all people and are comfortable working with people who are homeless, unstably housed, and who may be actively using substances. 
• Embrace Medication Assisted Treatment and know how to educate clients about this option.  You should be familiar with the recovery resources and treatment options.  In addition to having the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of people, you must be comfortable navigating an electronic health record. 
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Able to work both independently and in a Team.  Will need to dress casually and wear comfortable shoes. 
• Are willing to meet with clients in the community, including encampments, and/or homes.  Excellent boundaries are critical.  

An Ideal candidate will:

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
• Complete an individualized person-centered recovery plan and update every 6 months.
• Deliver services using evidence-based practices:  CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Zero Suicide, and others.
• Engage clients in individual and group psychotherapy.
• Serve as a consultant to the Serenity team to enhance understanding of co-occurring disorders.
• Coordinate with emergency services or BH Link when clients are in crisis.
• Assist clients to access higher levels of care including:  Detox, residential treatment, Intensive Outpatient Program, Partial Hospital Program, etc.
• Meet with clients in the setting that is most appropriate to address their needs, either within the Serenity Center or in the community.  
• Coordinate care with other CCA programs and/or other community providers in accordance with privacy and confidentiality regulations.  

Education/License Requirements:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology or any human services related field preferred. 
• Licensed or Independently Licensed - LCSW/LICSW/LMHC.

To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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