Clinician, LifeSpring Program

Clinician, LifeSpring

About Lifeline Community Services

Lifeline Community Services is a premier nonprofit organization in San Diego County, dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve self-reliance and long-term stability. Our diverse service portfolio spans housing, behavioral health, youth development, and anti-human trafficking initiatives, operating across multiple locations.

General Responsibilities

LifeSpring is a growing program that assists youth and young adults who are exiting the foster care system as well as youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness/at-risk of homelessness. Under the general supervision of the LifeSpring Program Manager, the therapist assures that all services provided to LifeSpring participants are being implemented through a youth driven, wellness and recovery model that is strength based, culturally relevant, trauma informed, and outcome based that supports self-sufficiency.

The LifeSpring Therapist utilizes evidenced based and/or promising practices as the preferred treatment modality. Provides treatment to LifeSpring participants that may include crisis management and safety planning as well as individual, group, and family therapy.

The LifeSpring Therapist is expected to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team while making appropriate independent decisions for the benefit of the client(s).

Specific Activities

1. Utilize evidence based or promising practices as the preferred treatment modality for crisis management and safety planning as well as individual, group, and family therapy.
2. Utilize therapeutic engagement strategies to build rapport, identify strengths and barriers to participant self-sufficiency, and empower youth to achieve self-identified goals.
3. Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and other clinical evaluation tools to determine the impact of mental health overall functioning.
4. Develop client centered treatment plans.
5. Provide coordination of care with other service providers.
6. Participate in multi-disciplinary teams/collaborative meetings to identify service gaps, barriers, and successes.
7. Participate with care coordination team in crisis management consultation; consults with supervisor when appropriate.
8. Make client referrals to necessary services as appropriate.
9. Maintains accurate document and clinical records management to meet expected deadlines.
10. Participate in required individual and group clinical supervision meetings, in addition to agency or program meetings as needed.
11. Follow all legal and ethical guidelines pertaining to the treatment of youth and families, per state and county requirements (e.g., Child Abuse Report, Records Request, Duty to Warn, Confidentiality, Grievance Procedures, and Serious Incident Reporting).
12. Complete all other duties as assigned, including but not limited to providing interim coverage to other departmental positions if appropriate.

Education & Experience

Required

1. Masters in social work or related field.
2. Registered associate with the BBS.
3. A minimum of two years' experience in a social service setting working with transitional age youth (TAY), former foster youth and/or youth experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
4. Experience in group facilitation, engaging diverse groups effectively in various formats.

Preferred

1. State-licensed LCSW or LMFT or LPCC, in good standing.
2. A strong background in direct clinical services, client centered approach, trauma, and dual diagnosis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. Takes initiative, and exercises ability to operate independently and demonstrates appropriate and effective clinical judgement.
2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships across all levels and departments.
3. Aligned with agency vision, mission, goals, and approach to outcomes.
4. Builds strong collaborative and sustainable relationships with clients, and community partners, and appropriate external stakeholders.
5. Uses constructive criticism and applies feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Why Join Lifeline?

Comprehensive Benefits:

1. Competitive compensation with a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
2. Paid family and reproductive loss bereavement leave for qualifying events.
3. Generous paid time off and hybrid work flexibility to support work-life balance.

Professional Growth Opportunities:

1. Leadership development and access to training programs.
2. Career advancement opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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 are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their best selves to work.

Accommodations and Accessibility Statement

Lifeline Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and other applicable laws, Lifeline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the organization.