Associate Clinician I at Hope Program, A Licensed Clinical Social Worker Professional Corporation – San Luis Obispo, California

Relocation assistance and Sign-on bonus available.
Company OverviewThe HOPE Program is a specialized forensic mental health clinic that primarily serves individuals who have come into contact with the law as a result of a sexual offense. HOPE is certified with the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) and, as such, utilizes the latest research in providing services to individuals and families to reduce their risk of reoffending and promoting public safety. HOPE’s stated mission is to provide effective, confidential treatment in a non-judgmental and supportive environment that delivers change and prevents future victimization. The HOPE Program provides individualized & specialized services for:• Adult Male & Female Offenders• Developmentally Delayed Offenders• Mentally Disordered Offenders• Sexually Abusive Adolescents• Chaperone Training Program and other populationsReports ToYou will report to Clinical Director

LocationsCentral Region: Stockton, Modesto, and Merced San Francisco Region: San Francisco, San MateoNorth East Bay Region: Richmond (El Cerrito), Pittsburg (Concord), Berkeley, Vallejo and FairfieldSouth East Bay Region: Hayward

North Coast Region: Salinas, Capitola South Coast Region: San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria North San Diego Region: Escondido and Moreno Valley South San Diego Region: El Cajon, San Diego

Job OverviewThis is a clinical role providing ou will be working towards gaining hours toward licensure with some sex offender and/or forensic experience. Candidates must be passionate about working with the forensic population in a multidisciplinary team setting. The right candidate must have demonstrated competence in working directly with clients and possess working knowledge of individual and group experience.This is a full-time position.Responsibilities and DutiesIn this role, you will:Clinical assessment and treatment of sex offenders

Clinical assessment and treatment of non-offending relatives

Case management

To maintain program documentation as required

To represent the agency as needed in the community (i.e. serving on committees, making presentations on our programs, etc)

To participate in agency clinical meetings, team meetings and staff meetings as well as participate in in-service training.

Maintain agency documentation as required

Ongoing communication with referral sources

Attend trainings, conferences, and workshops

Provide court testimony

Other duties as assigned

QualificationsMasters Degree in Psychology or related field

Minimum of 1 years’ experience in clinical setting

Registered with Board of Behavioral Sciences

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Working knowledge of theory and application of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment

Working knowledge of ATSA’s “Practice Standards and Guidelines”

Ability to organize and run a treatment group with adult men or women

Ability to produce accurate and complete assessments formulated from knowledge of sex offender dynamics

Ability to write effective case notes and report on data from files

Ability to organize work

Ability to work independently; but relate issues to manager appropriately

Ability to work effectively when under extreme pressure

Adhere to California Sex Offender Management Board - State Certification Requirements (CASOMB)

Adhere to board licensing standards and requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage difficult client discussions

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and outside agencies

Ability to work independently and in a group setting

Dedication to preventing further sexual victimization and ability to address difficult issues with a challenging population

Proven track record of reliability and consistency of high performance

Strong desire to learn and grow professionally

Exhibits an exemplary work ethic by being highly organized, detailed, and thorough

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.