Clinician

Company: Side by Side
Location: Hayward
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Job Description:

PROGRAM SUMMARY Our Clinicians provide clinical care and case management to transition age youth served through Community Counseling, Real Alternatives (RA), MH TAY and Our Space programs. COMPENSATOIN This position has a salary range of $67,700 to $94,200 depending on years of clinical experience and bilingual language skills. This position can also be part time at 20 hours/week with an hourly rate of pay between $32.54 and $45.29 based on clinical experience and bilingual skills. BENEFITS Benefits outlined below are for employees working 30+ hours a week. Benefits for part-time employees are calculated based on number of hours worked. 3 weeks paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks vacation after 2 years of service (for all non-school based employees). 2 weeks sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff 9 paid holidays per year 100% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance or Anthem options Dental and Vision Insurance Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance 403b Retirement Plan Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents Employee recognition program with $1,000 bonus awards Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides intensive community-based mental health services and collaborates with the youth, housing, and other service providers in order to assist in their transition to adulthood. The Clinician will serve transition-age youth exiting foster care and juvenile justice systems, at-risk LGBTQ youth and survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation. The Clinician will carry a caseload that averages 15-25 youth. This exempt position may require work weeks in excess of 40 hours as well as evening and weekend work. This position is a hybrid position: the clinician works in the office and in the community to meet in-person with clients approximately two days a week, depending on circumstances. RESPONSIBILITIES Service Delivery and Client Outcome Obtain and complete necessary clinical records and documents, including progress notes, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, within assigned time frames, and perform Medi-Cal administrative activities. Provide at least 1080 hours of service delivery per year Client Support Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide weekly community-based individual therapy and clinical case management services to a caseload of 13-16 youth. Effectively build therapeutic rapport with youth and partner with youth in identifying and working on short and long-term mental health and independent living skills goals. Utilize a strengths-based approach to complete clinical assessments and CANS/ANSA-T needs assessments related to various life domains. Partner with youth in acquiring access to community settings and resources including, but not limited to, health care, employment, school, housing, benefits, etc. Monitor the progress of clients through weekly meetings in which the CCM partners with the youth in identifying and working on short and long term clinical goals. Use a strengths-based approach to partner with youth in creating a Treatment Plan and developing and monitoring progress of monthly goals. Safeguard the dignity and protect the rights and individuality of each youth in care so as to enhance their self-respect. On-call responsibilities as needed Transport youth in vehicle on a daily basis. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Masters in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university or college. Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences At least two years of experience working with adolescents, preferably current and/or former foster youth Fulfillment of TB clearance and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance A valid California driver's license, dependable personal automobile for use on the job, insurable by SHS' insurance Please note that Covid-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in cases of approved medical or religious accommodations. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $67,700 - $94,200 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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