Position Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing community based mental health services to communities in Alameda County such as East and West Oakland, San Leandro and Hayward. The therapist serves a diverse population of foster youth and young adults transitioning to adulthood and needing support with housing, employment, access to educational resources and managing trauma and psychiatric mental health symptoms. Additionally, Fred Finch provides opportunities for professional development through both elective and continuing education trainings that are offered in house, supervision for licensure hours and clinical discussions in group settings. Fred Finch also encourages participation on agency committee’s that allow clinicians to contribute to critical areas of focus within the organization such as cultural responsiveness in serving diverse populations, quality assurance to ensure best practices in service delivery and integrating trauma informed care practices within the agency.
Requirements:
- Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Practice: 1) In a manner consistent with FFYC core values of family centered, strength based and needs driven practice, is responsible for all aspects of clients’ clinical program; 2) this includes treatment planning, participation in family conferencing when appropriate, provision of individual and collateral therapy, crisis management and coordination of care including working with adjunctive resources such as group home staff, therapeutic behavior service providers, and psychiatrists for example; 3) actively assures a full therapeutic schedule of client contact hours based on supervisor directives. Case Management/Coordination: 1) Provides comprehensive and individualized clinical case management and coordination of services, resources and referral services; 2) keeps key team members informed and communicating; 3) works collaboratively with collaterals to assess client/family needs and to identify appropriate natural supports and community services to meet those needs. Documentation/Administrative Duties: 1) Maintains client records in an orderly and timely manner; 2) knows and meets all charting and billing deadlines; 3) participates in internal and community based quality assurance as assigned; 4) assures all aspects of documentation meet or exceed county, state and federal guidelines. 5) Meets all HIPAA standards in providing PHI to others Professional Development: 1) Participates in weekly supervision and group supervision meetings as assigned; 2) maintains current license or waivered status with the BBS; 3) attends and provides in-service training as assigned. Community Leadership: 1) Acts as an emissary for FFYC in every community situation; 2) participates in community committees and presentations as assigned; 3) Collaborates effectively with collateral service providers. Professional Ethics: 1) Maintains excellent professional boundaries and adheres to all professional ethical standards including abuse reporting, maintenance of client confidentiality and FFYC Boundary Code of Ethics as examples. Additional Duties: 1) Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Participates, on a rotating basis, in providing clinical 24- hour on call services. 2) May drive on agency business as required.
- MSW or MA in Counseling from an accredited college or university required. 2. Registered intern or associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences required. 3. Licensed MFT or LCSW preferred. 4. At least two years post-graduate experience in clinical work with at-risk youth required. 5. Clean driving record and current CA driver’s license required.
How to Apply:
Please apply through our online application by clicking on this link or copying and pasting the link into your browser: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1411901
IMPORTANT All job offers are contingent upon successful, acceptable completion of Fred Finch Youth Center’s conditions of employment. Conditions of employment include (but are not limited to) the following:
- DMV Clearance (i.e. approved to be listed as a driver under FFYC’s insurance policy)
- Criminal Background Clearance
- Negative Drug Test result for illegal drug use
NO FAXES OR EMAILS, PLEASE.
Compensation: $20.26 DOE A GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE.
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE!
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (PPO or HMO options)
- Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (both medical and dependent care)
- 8 Paid holidays
- 21 days of Paid Time Off
- Hours towards Education
EEO/ADA:
FFYC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state and federal laws.
Visit our website at www.fredfinch.org This is a non-profit organization. No relocation assistance available.
Who we are:
Fred Finch Youth Center (FFYC) has been at the forefront of serving youth and families for more than a century, providing services throughout Northern and Southern California. We work with youth and families who have challenges with foster care, mental health, developmental disabilities, trauma, substance use and educational challenges. To enhance the strengths and assist each individual we serve, FFYC provides a wide variety of services in several types of settings: specialty residential treatment; special education; vocational services; transitional housing; individual, group and family therapy and counseling. Services are provided in the community, in schools, in homes and at our sites. www.fredfinch.org