Mental Health Therapist
Company: Fred Finch Youth Center
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
*Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work.
Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those
with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your
career or a seasoned professional, youll be able to find the right
spot to help others at a TOP WORKPLACE in 2023.*Alameda County
In-Home Stabilization offers short-term, intensive home-based
therapeutic services for youth, ages 3 to 20 and their families. By
providing immediate treatment and ongoing support, including
individual and family counseling, case management and 24-7 crisis
call availability for up to six months, the program aims to prevent
the need for placement of youth in group homes or higher-level
facilities, preserving the family and home environment. The In-Home
program uses innovative strategies to minimize safety risks while
increasing the youths hope, resilience and problem-solving
capabilities.Join our team as: Mental Health Therapist *What You
Will Do*The Clinician is responsible for providing high quality,
trauma-informed therapeutic services and care coordination to a
diverse population of at-risk youth or young adults experiencing
mental health symptoms, and their families. These developmentally
appropriate, individualized services occur in residential and
community locations including homes, schools, program offices,
psychiatric emergency settings, clinics, crisis residential
programs, and/or shelters.*Shifts Available*Full Time afternoon and
evenings required. Work remotely with clinical services provided in
the community, office and telehealth settings.*Salary Range*In
accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this
California position is between $33.03 and $53.80 per hour. The
actual compensation will be determined based on experience and
other factors permitted by law.*Amazing Benefits with Affordable
Copays - *Click here for more detail.*What You Bring to The Table
(requirements):*1. M.A. Degree in #SocialWork or #Counseling from
an accredited college or university.2. Registered associate (#AMFT
or #ACSW, or #APCC with relevant experience with target population)
with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Some programs may consider
candidates who are able to obtain registered status within first
six (6) months after hire. (If working in a program licensed by
Community Care Licensing must meet minimum training and experience
requirements - for more information please see
http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/CCR/STRTP_ILS.pdf )3.
Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment,
individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target
population of program.4. Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment,
including danger to self or others, and effective community-based
interventions.5. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working
with diverse families and communities.6. Clean driving record:
current CA Drivers License or ability to obtain within 10 days
after hired.7. Must have access to dependable transportation;
personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required
if position requires driving for work or transporting
participants.8. Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the
ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with
electronic clinical documentation systems.*_Preferred_*1. One (1)
year graduate school or post graduate experience with program
target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless,
teens or young adults, seriously emotionally disturbed).2. Applies
a strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and
flexible approach to supervision, participant and community
service, in order to support participant recovery, health, and
wellness.3. Exhibits strong behavioral, crisis management and
family/individual/group therapy skills.4. Fluency in prevailing
language(s) of the community.*Our Mission:**'Fred Finch Youth &
Family Services partners with individuals and communities to
provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and
physical resilience and wellness.'*Fred Finch Youth Center
Glassdoor Reviews - Txt FFJOBS to 22100 for a current list of
openingsJob Type: Full-timePay: $33.03 - $53.80 per hourBenefits:*
Flexible scheduleWork setting:* In-personWork Location: In personby
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