EMQ FamiliesFirst is hiring for a Clinician I (Bilingual in Spanish Preferred)
EMQ FamiliesFirst is a private nonprofit agency that helps kids in crisis throughout California. The agency is nationally recognized for innovative, family-centered programs that help children recover and rebuild their lives. Established in 1867, we have been helping children ever since. Our mission is doing whatever it takes to help children, strengthen families, and build community to ensure that families thrive.
We help thousands of children and their family members every year through programs like Family Finding, Wraparound, support and educational services. We are one of the largest providers of foster care and adoption services in the State, and provide community based and residential services to children from approximately 30 counties in California.
EMQ FamiliesFirst is committed to its employees, and offers a competitive compensation package and an extensive benefits package including employer paid health, dental, vision, life, LTD insurance, a matching 401(k) program, and a very generous vacation plan.
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 Requirements: Must be registered with the California BBS as a MFT , MFTI, ASW, or LCSW.
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 Spanish preferred.
Program Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children who have experienced trauma; experience working with children ages 0-21 years old.
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.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Speak, read, and/or write another language fluently.
EMQ FamiliesFirst is the premier provider of services to children and families throughout California. EMQ FamiliesFirst offers an excellent benefit package and much more!
Please visit our website to apply.
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