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Fred Finch School Based Services are a full-service therapy program designed to help youth in elementary through high school to learn to succeed in school, improve their grades, attendance, and interpersonal relationships with their peers and families. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services therapists work closely with teachers, school staff, caregivers, parents, and youth to address mental health issues and improve the youth’s functioning. Each student is evaluated independently and a customized action plan is developed for addressing each of the known barriers to success. Youth must be enrolled at designated schools in Mt Diablo Unified School District and have full-scope Medi-Cal to be eligible for services.

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Mental Health Therapist- School Based Services (Dozier Libber High School)

Changing Life’s Trajectory

The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services and/or case management to a diverse population of at-risk youth, young adults, and families. These developmentally appropriate, individualized services occur in the school setting. The clinician works to improve the young person’s functioning by evaluating each individual independently and developing a customized action plan to address each barrier to success. The clinician also engages families in the process.

Shifts Available Full Time based on 10 month school based schedule; Mon-Fri/8am-4pm

Salary Range In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $2,480.00 and $3,236.80 bi-weekly. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. Positions requesting bilingual capabilities receive up to a 9% incentive.

What You Bring To The Table (Key Qualifications -see Job Description for more details)

• M.A. Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Registered intern or associate 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. Registered PCC intern (PCCI)* with relevant experience with target population eligible in San Diego/Alameda/San Mateo Counties (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
• Licensed (LCSW or MFT; or, in San Diego/ Alameda/San Mateo County Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC).A license may be preferred based upon program need.
• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide to provide care, treatment and services.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Clean driving record; current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
• Must have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting participants.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.

Preferred

• One year post-graduate school experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, SED).
• One year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
• Experience in using a strength-based, culturally competent approach to supervision, participant and community service.
• Experience with relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities.
• Experience in effectively using behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community services.

What's In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 21 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 8% for Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Tuition Assistance and Company Scholarships (up to $10k)
• Student Loan Forgiveness Qualification
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K (pro-rated for part-time, no coverage for on call)

Join Our Compassionate Team Fred Finch Youth & Family Services?mission is to provide innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families to heal from trauma and lead healthier, productive lives. individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Fred Finch continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems. Fred Finch Youth Center Reviews | Fred Finch Youth Center Jobs | Company review from employees(*) 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.

This position will work at the School premise. Location: 2450 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520