Sacramento Children’s Home is still accepting applications; however in response to COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending all in-person interviews. Applicants may be contacted to schedule virtual interviews

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children’s Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento, among the most highly respected and we have just added our newest program to the SCH family of programs, The Source!

The Source is a 24/7, 365 days per year call center that provides immediate phone response, mobile in-person/face-to-face crisis intervention, triage services, mediation, follow-up support, and information and referral services to current and former foster youth up to age 21 and current resource/foster families who are experiencing crisis, or emotional or behavioral distress that, without immediate support, risks disruption to the current living situation.

TO APPLY: External candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers.

OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the Urgent Response Therapist (URT) provides urgent response to youth and caregivers seeking assistance. This involves phone triage and de-escalation, as well as in-person response and follow up care to ensure increased safety, stability, and linkage to community, health, educational, social, and mental health resources. Additionally, the URT provides clinical assessment and referral

DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Provide assessment, triage, and crisis response to those seeking support through The Source’s contact methods (phone, text, online, etc.).
• Coordinate needed response to client/caregiver crisis and involve additional Source roles (UR Coordinators, advocates).
• Provide short-term follow up services to client/caregiver to further implement techniques from developed safety plans, teach basic coping skills, and facilitate linkage to other providers and community resources.
• Provide mental health and substance abuse assessment as indicated.
• Take responsibility for initial safety plan development and implement plan with youth and caregivers.
• Monitor and ensure effective linkages with community and agency service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work, Counseling or Psychology; and be licensed (or registered) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW (ACSW), LPCC (APCC) or LMFT (AMFT).
• One year of direct practice experience working with seriously disturbed children, adolescents, and families, and experience in engaging parents as partners and working successfully with families from diverse ethnic and cultural groups is preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
• If unlicensed, registration with the California BBS as an ASW, APCC, or AMFT intern is required. Must receive LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements.
• Must meet the requirements of the SCH Driving Qualifications policy. Must be at least 21 years of age.

BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long term disability plans, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid training and career advancement opportunities.