Job Summary:
The therapist is responsible for providing high quality community-based therapeutic services and/or case management to at risk youth and families.
Join a dynamic team of passionate mental health professionals, providing innovative, community-based services to children and families, across the Bay Area!
· Gain essential skills and experience working with diverse populations, providing a variety of clinical services, using cutting edge treatment modalities
· Free training, professional development, supervision toward licensure and opportunities for advancement
· Competitive salary with regular pay increases and outstanding benefits package; including choice of health plans, 401k, holidays and paid time off
· Flexible schedule, make your own hours
· Fred Finch Youth Center is an Equal Opportunity employer. Additional salary increase for language abilities, relevant to our client population.

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 HIPPA standards in providing PHI to others
Professional Development: 1) Participates in weekly supervision and group supervision meetings as assigned; 2) maintains current license or wavered 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.
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.

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Position Requirements
Qualifications
1. 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.

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
Clinical hours Earned

Full-Time
Req Number SOC-16-00203
Location FFYC – Oakland
About the Organization
For over a century, Fred Finch Youth Center has brought hope and healing to vulnerable youth and their families. Our clients are children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities or emotional disorders that may be transitioning from foster care or homelessness, recovering from abuse, or underserved by traditional service providers. We provide over 3,000 youth each year with residential care, special education, vocational training, transitional housing, homeless youth programs, school-based counseling, and in-home support on residential campuses in Oakland and San Diego and in homes, schools, and communities in over several counties throughout California. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others