Position Summary:

The clinician is responsible for providing high quality outpatient therapeutic or residentially based services and/or case management to at risk youth and families who may be experiencing barriers to receiving office-based therapeutic services.

Requirements:

1. Ph.D. in Psychology or equivalent; or, MSW or MA in Counseling from an accredited college or university.
2. Licensed in the State of California by the Board of Psychology; or, licensed (LCSW or MFT) in the State of California by the Board of Behavioral Science, within 18 months of hire; or, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with relevant experience with target population eligible in San Diego/Alameda Counties within 18 months of hire. (Must meet minimum training and experience requirements.)
3. At least one year of post-graduate residential, community-based or milieu experience preferred.
4. Fluency in prevailing language(s) of community where Clinician will work preferred.
5. Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions required.
6. Clean driving record; current CA driver’s license Required, or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
7. At least one year post-graduate school experience with program target population preferred (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, SED); at least one year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.) Preferred.
8. Preferred: demonstrated ability to assess, triage, plan, and organize work and respond effectively to crises.
9. Preferred: Uses a strength-based, culturally competent approach to supervision, participant care, and program management.
10. Preferred: Has/Demonstrates strong behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
11. Fluency in prevailing language(s) of community strongly Preferred.
12. Experience with evidence-based practices relevant to the population, preferred.
13. Must have access to dependable transportation available and personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage, unless using agency vehicle.

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=1128399

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: $23.14 per hour DOE

  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