CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment facility with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.

The AMFT or ACSW (English / Spanish) - SUD Treatment position is pivotal to our clinical success. The details about the role are below.

CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team We are opening a new facility in Lincoln Heights in 2025 and will be hiring for all roles

**AMFT or ACSW - SUD Treatment**

**Basic Function**
- Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team and deliver direct clinical services to individuals with a primary SUD and co-occurring disorder.

**Responsibilities**
- Conduct, at minimum, 20 hours per week of individual, family, and / or group counseling sessions.
- Assist in the development of Behavioral Wellness / Safety Plans for high-risk clients.
- Participate in case conferences and treatment planning and clinical discussions in order to provide holistic, person-centered care and quality assessments.
- Maintain accurate records by documenting, in various electronic systems, client interactions in accordance with guidelines established by CRI-Help, Inc., satisfying internal and external requirements.
- Maintain client records according to HIPAA and 42 CFR, adhering to all participant confidentiality requirements and standards.
- Attend staff and agency meetings, and participate in agency-wide trainings as required.
- Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
- Provide administrative assistance to clinical staff by reviewing and finalizing ASAM Assessments and Treatment Plans / Problem Lists, while working in collaboration with clinical staff to determine medical necessity
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Director.

**Skills / Knowledge**
- Must be highly organized.
- Must have knowledge of the 12-Steps.
- Must have knowledge of CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-based therapy.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent documentation skills.
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must have the ability to work effectively within a team structure.

**Education / Training**
- Must be registered as an AMFT or ACSW.
- Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university in social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Must continuously comply with all board requirements, including registration renewal.

**Experience**
- Must have a minimum three years of working with acute Substance Use Disorder, psychiatric issues, and co-occurring disorders in a residential or outpatient setting.
- Must have extensive knowledge of integrated behavioral health, mental health recovery, age-specific growth and development.
- Must have experience with crisis management and behavior management.
- Must understand and comply with HIPAA regulations, policies and behavioral health standards.
- Must be able to conduct brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings, and to conduct and / or arrange for more detailed assessments as indicated. (Must be able to screen for risky, harmful or dependent use of substances, cognitive impairment, mental health problems, health-compromising behaviors, harm to self or others, and abuse, neglect, domestic violence, etc.)

**Working Conditions**
- Occasional ascending and descending of stairs.
- Frequent sitting for prolonged periods.
- Occasional crouching below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
- Occasional work may be performed at various locations across Los Angeles County.

**Special Conditions**
- Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

**Position Reports To**
- Clinical Director

**Job Type**
- Full-time, In-Person

**Education**
- Master's in Social Work, Psychology, or a Related Field

**Experience**
- Treatment Center: 3 years

**Pay**
- $66,560 - $75,000 / year

**Benefits**
- 100% Employer-paid Medical Insurance (Blue Shield Platinum Trio plan), **OR**:

- 80% Employer-paid Kaiser or Blue Shield Platinum
- Additional 40% Employer-paid Dependent coverage on Medical Insurance
- 80% Employer-paid PPO Dental
- PPO Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $3,000 annually
- 401k with up to 4% match
- $25,000 Life Insurance (employer-paid) with option to voluntarily increase
- Employer-paid Long-Term Disability coverage
- 10 Paid Sick Days / Year
- 11.5 Paid Holidays / Year
- 1 Week Paid Vacation First Year, progressively increasing with Years of Service

Now is the time to join the phenomenal work culture found at CRI-Help. Our organization is full of people who genuine