Saint Johns Program for Real Change mission is to provide a safe space for women and children to heal and develop the skills necessary to transform their lives. We accomplish our mission by holding to our vision to end the generational cycle of trauma and homelessness.

We operate the largest residential program for formerly homeless women and children in the Sacramento region providing services 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, offering shelter, meals, childcare, and comprehensive support services, including Behavioral Health Services, Hands-on Employment Training, Career Education, and Family Services.

Joining our team means becoming part of a community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. At Saint Johns, you ll be part of something bigger a mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact on our community. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, compassion and empathy are valued. Youll be surrounded by dedicated colleagues who share your passion for service others. We believe in investing in our staff and providing opportunities for professional growth and development because we recognize your work here will truly make a measurable difference.

• Choice of 7 medical plans
• Choice of 3 dental plans
• Vision, Life and Accident and Injury Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) 100% match for 1%6% of pay
• Paid Time Off includes: 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 5 sick days and up to 18 days of vacation per calendar year.

TITLE AMFT/APCC Therapist

SALARY From $58,240 To $70,000 Annually

CLASSIFICATION Full-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION On Site Only Jackson Rd. Sacramento, CA

SCHEDULE Monday- Friday, Day shift

About the Position

The AMFT/APCC Therapist works under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health to provide quality, comprehensive, person-centered mental health services to clients and their families as they move towards stabilization. As an AMFT/APCC Therapist you will be responsible for providing competent, culturally relevant services, including psychotherapeutic assessments, interventions, classes and weekly therapy sessions to clients and/or children in program. Weekly individual and group supervision is provided with this position.

Youll be responsible for

• Conduct mental health evaluations and assessment for all clients.

• Provide specialized consultation and therapeutic treatment for clients.

• Knowledge of the impact of mental health on co-occurring disorders.

• Communicate with compassion and confidentiality with clients and families.

• Facilitate mental health groups on topics relevant to mental health.

• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.

• Complete treatment plans, assessments, progress notes and other required paperwork in a timely manner.

• Act as a liaison for clients with conflict and create a plan of action.

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to clients, children, and families.

You must have…

• Masters Degree
• 1 years of experience with working with mental health or training.
• Fluent in English language (spoken and written)
• Proficient knowledge of email, copiers, fax, and internet
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• An incredible passion for our mission
• Required License/ Certifications: Currently registered with the BBS as a registered associate in good standing. First Aid/CPR and TB (to be completed as employee).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to:

• Standing/walking approximately 20% and sitting 80% of the time
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and respond to simple and sometimes critical messages exchanged in noisy/high traffic areas.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It’s a plus if you have…

• Fluency in Spanish language (spoken and written)
• Trauma informed training
• Experience working with unsheltered families
• Desired License/ Certifications: AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC

You’ll be successful if…

Youre a strong communicator.

You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. Youre intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction.

You’re organized and diligent.

You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, youre not afraid to ask.

Youre exceptionally people oriented.

You can relate to all types of people and youre a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency.

Youre a problem solver and a strategic thinker.

You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur.

You are a team player.

You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. Youre excited to work cross-functionally with other departments.

You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality.

You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront.

You’re detailed.

You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof.

You’re a self- starter.

You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking.

Saint Johns Program for Real Change is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, race, religion, marital status, or veteran status.