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

Job OverviewThis is a clinical role providing you 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