Come join a dynamic team serving at-risk youth!!! Be part of innovative program at Fred Finch Youth and Family Services Many opportunities for training and career advancement while making a positive impact in the lives of youth and their families.

Rapidly expanding programs across Southern California with evidence based practices and services across the continuum of care.

Fred Finch Offers:

• 21 days of Paid Time Off (initially) and 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (PPO or HMO options) Coverage starts next month after 30 days of employment
• 401k Retirement plan with company match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (both medical and dependent care)
• Bilingual Stipends
• Qualify for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program 
• Fred Finch Degree Assistance Programs ($10,000 scholarships)
• Free CEU's
• Full-service IT - all staff receive a laptop and cellphone
• Scheduling Department 
• Supervision toward licensure or certification
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Corporate discounts- Cellphone, gym memberships, etc. 
• Flexible work schedule
• Collaboration with high level clinicians and programs across the organization

Job Summary:

The Clinician is responsible for providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services, and/or, case management to at-risk youth, young adults, and families who may be experiencing barriers to receiving office-based behavioral health services. You will deliver these services in their community, school, office, or residential setting.

Qualifications:

Required

• M.A. Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Registered intern or associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Licensed (LCSW or MFT; or, in San Diego/ Alameda/San Mateo County Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC)
• Certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if the work assignment is in a County program that requires CANS/ANSA certification.
• Supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target population of program.
• Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions for staff delivering behavioral services (e.g., TBS).

1. Utilizes de-escalation techniques, including but not limited to: attentiveness to potential triggers/stressors and early indicators of distress; motivational interviewing; reflective listening; providing responses that rely on engagement and empathy; modeling composure through use of calm voice and neutral facial expressions; remaining self-aware of verbal and non-verbal communication, demonstrated ability to adjust verbal and non-verbal communication, prompting for use of known coping skills; etc., to defuse distress and ensure safety in a manner that aligns with the trauma informed care model.
2. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
3. Clean driving record; current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
4. Must have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting participants.
5. 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 post-graduate school experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, seriously emotionally disturbed).
2. One (1) year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.)
3. Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
4. Applies a strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach to supervision, participant and community service.
5. Experience with relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma- informed interventions).
6. Exhibits strong behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
7. Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.

(*) For LPCC/PCCI’s, the county-specific eligibility must be verified by the hiring manager including certification by the BBS to work with families, as required.

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