WestCare California will be providing services for their Crisis Psychiatric Response Services (CPRS) program to respond to designated hospital emergency departments within Fresno County in which adult or older adult mental health consumers are deemed appropriate for an assessment for involuntary psychiatric treatment pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5150, and to provide crisis intervention services and assessments to said individuals. WestCare California will provide these services Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 7:30 am and 24 hours on weekend and County declared holidays.

• Full time LCSW/LMFT positions available. Candidates must have a valid California license in good standing, ability to work any shift, valid CDL, Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals, supervisory experience a must, ability to write and release 5150 holds. Salary $61,200 annually.
  
  
• Part time and on-call available for LCSW/LMFT positions. Candidates must have a valid California license in good standing, valid CDL, Two (2) years of supervised social work experience in a health care setting, working directly with individuals, ability to write and release 5150 holds. Salary $30,000 annually.

Application Deadline: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Tara Sneed at the Administrative Office. E-mail: tara.sneed@westcare.com. Fax: (559) 455-5983.

 

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Position Title: Program Director
Department: Bakersfield Program
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Salary: $52,000 per year plus benefits

Person in this position will provide clinical and administrative leadership and supervision to the program.

• Function as a liaison to the Deputy Administrator and external groups and agencies in promoting inter-organizational collaboration including attending Board and Advisory Board meetings as required
• Assist in grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunities when required
• Arrange for staff development, education and training activities
• Implement Quality Assurance and Utilization Review systems that monitor the effectiveness of the treatment system
• Assist in the development of program fiscal and budgetary tracking systems and implementation as well as providing the oversight and management of operating budget and program fiscal expenditures
• Monitor compliance with all required standards, regulations, state and federal guidelines
• Develop, implement and monitor procedures to meet agency policies and contract management including the preparation of comprehensive reports for funding or agency sources
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent experience and education combined
• A minimum of three years supervisory experience with knowledge of program performance indicators
• Management and administrative experience and capabilities
• Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Possessing a current license or certification as a mental health practitioner is preferred
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test

Addendum: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Tara Sneed at the Administrative Office. E-mail: tara.sneed@westcare.com. Fax: (559) 455-5983.

 

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Position Title: Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Department: Families Foundation Program
Location: Fresno, CA
Salary: $14.18 per hour

Duties: Full time position, person in this position will be responsible for the counseling and case management of clients enrolled in the program.

Requirements:

• Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser;
• Must be in possession of a valid California Driver's License and be eligible for WestCare vehicle insurance;
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation;
• Graduation with an Associates degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or a related field is required and registration in a certification program approved by the Sate of California is required; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with experience consisting of three (3) years of providing direct substance abuse counseling services in a program licensed by the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and registration in a certification program approved by the Sate of California is required; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with experience consisting of one (1) year of providing direct substance abuse counseling services in a program licensed by the California State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs along with a Certification in drug and alcohol counseling.

Application Deadline: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Tara Sneed at the Administrative Office by June 17, 2011. E-mail: tara.sneed@westcare.com. Fax: (559) 455-5983.

 

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WESTCARE SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

We offer competitive salaries and an amazing benefit package which includes a 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting upon eligibility with a 5% company match; a health insurance program that reduces the amount of your premium contribution at your third year of employment (the longer you stay, the lower your premium cost!!); a Flexible Spending Account that helps reduce your taxes; opportunities to move to other WestCare locations in 10 States, the US VI and the South Pacific-and GROWING!!

We also are a company dedicated to not only hiring Veterans and their families, but in providing services to Veterans. It's a true "Vet to Vet" opportunity!

Health Insurance:

• UnitedHealth Care HRA Plan
• WestCare pays employee premium after employee contribution
• Premium reduction based on years of service

Vision Insurance:

• UnitedHealth Care
• WestCare pays employee premium after employee contribution

Dental Insurance:

• Delta Dental
• WestCare pays employee premium after employee contribution

Short-Term Disability:

• Unum
• Sickness/Accident
• 7-day Elimination Period
• 13-week Benefit Period
• 60% of gross weekly earnings to $1,000 weekly maximum
• Monthly premium based on amount selected

Long-Term Disability:

• Unum
• Sickness/Accident
• 90-day Elimination Period
• Benefits paid to age 65
• 60% of gross weekly earnings to $1,000 weekly maximum
• Monthly premium "age-banded" and based on amount selected

Life Insurance:

• Unum
• Employer-paid life insurance policy on employee
• Option to purchase additional insurance for self, spouse, children

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administered by ADP:

• Health Insurance premiums, non-reimbursed medical expenses and day-care expenses paid for in pre-tax dollars, reducing the amount of taxes taken out of your check, possibly increasing your take-home pay

Retirement/Investment-401(k):
By TransAmerica

• Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after 6 months of employment
• Must be scheduled to work a minimum of 1000 hours per year
• Employee contribution up to legal maximum
• WestCare matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 3% of the employee's salary, plus 50% match on the next 2% contribution
• 100% immediate vesting

Retirement/Investment Program

• Eligible to participate at the first calendar quarter after one year of employment
• Must be scheduled to work a minimum of 1000 hours per year
• WestCare may contribute up to 3% of employees annual salary each year (discretionary)
• 100% vesting after 4 years of employment

Bank Discounts:

• Discounted services available to WestCare employees through Bank of America

Holidays:

• 9 "traditional" holidays
• 2 "floating" holidays annually

Vacation:

• 2 weeks/year in the first year
• 3 weeks after 3 years
• 4 weeks after 5 years
• 5 weeks after 10 years
• Accrued balance paid upon termination of employment

Other Benefits:

• Sick leave accrual (8 hours/month)
• Catastrophic leave program
• Bereavement leave
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program