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Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc.
Job Posting for Clinical Staff Member

 

TITLE: Clinical Staff Member (Part-time, Exempt) 20-30 hours per week.

 

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc. (LCL) and Director of Administrative Operations.

 

PURPOSE: To educate the legal community about various mental health conditions and the impact of addiction on the legal community, as well as about prevention tools. To conduct clinical evaluations (mental health/substance abuse), provide referrals to individual clients, facilitate support group meetings, and engage in any other activities to achieve the mission of the LCL program.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB: Must have the ability to: sit in one place for extended periods, communicate effectively orally and nonverbally, use office equipment including a scanner, copier, and lift and operate basic computer equipment such as a laptop computer.  The Clinical Staff Member must have the ability to perform duties in person and remotely, and travel to attend meetings and events in and out of the state.

 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:

 

  • Masters or doctoral level licensed mental health professional such as LICSW or Licensed Psychologist with extensive experience in direct service. Candidates with Juris Doctor (J.D.), or extensive experience working with lawyers are encouraged to apply.
  • Significant experience with a range of alcohol/drug-oriented treatments, including professional monitoring, individual and group therapy, 12-step groups/recovery models, other self/mutual-help groups, relevant medications, harm reduction, and stages of change; LADC highly preferred.
  • Hospital/clinic experience with a varied clinical population, including those presenting with addictions, significant personality disorders, and psychosis.
  • Active/interactive clinical style, familiar with evidence-based treatments and informed of current self-help trends and technologies in mental health.
  • Strong writing skills and regular practice with writing psychosocial and mental status reports, and treatment planning.
  • Teamwork orientation/experience, and skills in and positive attitude towards networking
  • Basic knowledge of insurance and managed care processing models.
  • Speaking/presenting experience in a variety of settings for educational purposes.
  • Proficiency and competence with basic business technologies such as Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.

 

Duties include:

  • Clinical Evaluations (mental health/substance abuse) resulting in professional reports,
  • Keep comprehensive and timely clinical records,
  • Referrals of evaluated clients to appropriately matched clinicians in the community for ongoing treatment and support, and an appreciation for the role of identity and belonging in matching a client with a clinician.
  • Lead discussion groups on various topics addressing lawyer needs,
  • Contribute to increasing awareness and utilization of LCL via activities such as
    • Writing articles, blogs, etc.
    • Frequent speaking engagements (some involving travel and evening events) to audiences consisting mainly of lawyers.
    • Collaboration with bar associations and other organizations.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings and collaborate actively with LCL staff. Give and receive feedback on management of cases.
  • Confer with law firm partners and those in leadership positions in other organizations with regard to managing problems with their staff (e.g., alcohol/drug, mental health, stress, reactions to crisis).
  • Develop new programs and presentations based on arising needs in the community of those LCL serves.
  • Sustain positive relations with the community of lawyers in recovery (from alcoholism/addiction) who comprise LCL “members”/”volunteers.”
  • Participate in Quality Assurance procedures and help develop them.
  • Contribute to process of updating resource files, forging relationships with clinicians and facilities to whom LCL may refer.
  • Attendance at Conferences and educational opportunities as requested such as the National Conference of Legal Assistance Programs each year.
  • Support the Executive Director on a variety of projects.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range: $68k – $93K. Salary commensurate with applicable experience.  LCL provides a generous benefit package including health insurance for an individual.

 

APPLICATION:   Please send your cover letter and resume to office@lclma.org. No phone calls, please.

 

NOTE: This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the authority of supervisors or managers to assign or direct the activities of employees.

 

 

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