Uplift Family Services is hiring a Clinician I for our Outpatient Program in Fairfield.

Our Mission: We do whatever it takes to strengthen and advocate for children, families, adults and communities to realize their hopes for behavioral health and well-being.

Uplift Family Services is a statewide nonprofit that helps children and families. The agency is one of the largest, most comprehensive mental health treatment programs in California. Uplift Family Services takes a state-of-the-art approach to children and adolescents with complex behavioral health challenges and helps them recover from trauma such as abuse, severe neglect, addiction and poverty. For youth that exit our programs, over 90% are living in the community, staying in school, and remaining out of trouble.

If working for an organization like Uplift Family Services formerly EMQ FamiliesFirst and helping kids and families in crisis is what you have a passion for then we have the job for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES: Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. With limited supervision, provides comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, risk assessment, clinical interventions, case management, and coordination of therapeutic activities in the community. Ensures that documentation and maintenance of clinical records is completed per appropriate standards and regulations. Provides facilitation and support to enhance the efforts of youth and their families/caregivers in the design and implementation of evidence based treatment. This position works directly with children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree (MA/ MS) in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling or a closely related field required. One (1) year of supervised clinical experience with children required.

Program Specific Qualifications: Must be registered with the California BBS as a MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist), MFTI (Marriage and Family Therapist Intern), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) or a ASW (Associate Social Worker).

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of clinical experience with children preferred. Training in domestic violence, physical/sexual child abuse and suicidal trauma with the competency to maintain current knowledge related to state, county and local law preferred. Knowledge of local county rules and regulations from the Department of Social Services or related division preferred. Experience, knowledge, skills and abilities with culturally diverse populations preferred. Bilingual communication skills in another language preferred.

Uplift Family Services is committed to its employees, and offers a competitive compensation package and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, 401k matching and more.

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