Bill Wilson Center is a nationally and regionally recognized leader for providing services to at-risk youth and families. Our agency — from our executive team to our line staff — is committed to improving the lives and conditions of the people we serve. We provide direct services to more than 3,500 children, youth, young adults and families in Santa Clara County. BWC provides services that meet the cultural and linguistic needs of our whole community. We value our unique ethnic diversity as well as the LGBTQ community and non-able body community. Join us and become a difference maker at Bill Wilson Center! Find out more at http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/bwc_jobs/

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Clinician 2 in the TAY MH LGBTQ Program. The Clinician 2 provides culturally appropriate and affirmative mental health treatment to LGBTQ+ youth, including homeless and former foster youth. The Clinician provides assessment services, then creates and implements a client-centered, holistic care plan including individual and family therapy, skills development, and clinical case management services. Services are community-based and provided both at the office and in settings that best meet client needs such as their home, school, or community location.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive training opportunities in evidence-based practices
• Dedicated Individual and Group BBS Clinical Supervision
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Plan and 12 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules available dependent on program needs
• Mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
• Free staff Wellness Program and Activities including Yoga & more!
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan with discretionary Employer Contribution

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide mental health intake & assessment, case management & referral services in LGBTQ Transition Age Youth (18 – 24) program; in-home & on-site
• Assist youth in developing & implementing an individualized care plan to meet mental health needs, long-term housing & independent living needs; assist with skills-building including parenting skills as well as developing educational & vocational plans.
• Must meet agency & County of Santa Clara mental health standards & deadlines for all documentation, statistics & reporting.
• Participate in program day time and after hours crisis on-call rotation. Additional stipend provided.
• Mentor Mental Health Specialists and LGBTQ Outreach Counselor to support client needs.
• Participate in agency LGBTQ workgroup and program initiatives to support continuum of services for youth.
• Provide outreach and engagement services at Connections, our LGBTQ Drop-In Center
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Participate in Quality Improvement & Safety activities & initiatives
• Ensure that site is neat and tidy and report all maintenance or safety issues to manger or Facilities Manager immediately.
• Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement activities and initiatives
• Participate in agency Safety initiatives and proactively report safety issues to management immediately
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters (M.A.) in Behavioral Science (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, etc.); one to four years related experience and/or training; must be registered with BBS (or eligible to register and registered within 30 days of hire). Knowledge of needs of runaway, homeless and street youth and experience working with culturally diverse and LGBTQ youth required. Knowledge of SCC Mental Health systems (Medi-Cal) and documentation procedures highly desired. Current CPR and First Aid Certification required (or complete within 30 days of hire). Valid California driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle with current insurance that can be used for company business. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Excellent oral communications/presentation skills. Ability to work independently with attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills. A passion and willingness to learn. Ability to easily relate to people with all different types of personalities and cultures. Fingerprinting/background check as required by the Department of Justice and/or Title XXII regulations. TB test required. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) communication skills highly desired!

SALARY RANGE:
Competitive salary depending on education and experience plus 10% additional language differential for bilingual candidates.

For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to:

ATTN: Resumes
FAX: (408) 244-4022
EMAIL: resumes@billwilsoncenter.org

EEO
Bill Wilson Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. Because of a need to remain responsive to the needs of our clients and our Agency’s operations, responsibilities may be modified at any time.

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