BACS Overview
Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 65 years of serving Alameda and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.
Position Overview
Are you an advocate for social service, like solving problems, and removing barriers? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Are you passionate about behavioral health? The Personal Services Coordinator position is responsible for developing and providing high-quality therapeutic interventions and services in support of wellness and recovery such as strength-based case management, therapy, crisis intervention, and family support. Due to growth, we have positions available in programs throughout Oakland that provides services to homeless and at-risk populations including youth, adults, and family supports. BACS’ staff prides itself on doing whatever it takes to find permanent housing for homeless people and the work happens both in the office, or out in the community. This role requires someone who values accountability, trust and innovation. BACS prides itself as non-hierarchical agency with all hands on deck.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for development and delivery of a full complement of services including individual, family, group counseling/therapy, individual rehabilitation, and brokerage for clients within the Personal Service Coordinator’s caseload.
- Responsible for clinical assessment, screening, referrals, treatment planning, community planning, and benefits coordination which supports wellness and recovery principles.
- Implement consumer-centered services that are needs-driven, 24/7 model and strength-based, including assessment, planning, intervention, support, and transition planning.
- Document and maintain all data collection, reporting, and charting records in accordance with BACS and other relevant county regulatory policies/agencies; produce required number of regulatory billable units per month.
- Participate in supervision, staff meetings, clinical consultation, on-call coverage, travel, crisis/emergency coverage, weekend coverage, as well as agency-wide meetings and training.
Qualifications
- ASW/LCSW or AMFT/LMFT with current Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) registration required.
- Two years of direct service experience in the social field.
- Position requires a valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage. DMV printout required.
- Travel throughout Alameda County is essential.
Hours/Schedule
Days and hours dependent on the program but range between M-F, Tu-Sat, Sun-Th and between 8:30-5p, 10-6:30p, 11-7:30p. Full time, non-exempt, 40 hours a week.
Benefits/Perks
- Highly competitive compensation. Starting salary for Personal Services Coordinator is $60K unlicensed and $68K licensed.
- One month PAID sabbatical after 5 Years – not charging PTO
- Once Licensed, free access to beautiful office space to start your private practice*
- Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility*
- Annual bonus if agency meets goals
- Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees – nothing comes out of your check
- 30 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure. PTO given on your birthday annually.
- 403b with BACS matching contribution
- Tuition reimbursement for student loans & tuition, CEUs, etc.
- Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
- Annual holiday party, summer picnic, staff appreciation events
- Significant internal growth opportunities
- Free access to beautiful facility spaces on weekends for events (family parties, baby showers, receptions, birthdays)
* Most direct service positions
How to apply:
Submit a resume with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
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