Organizational Overview

Position Overview

About the Position…

The Mental Health Clinician will provide essential mental health services to homeless women and children in need of reunification. This position requires a client-driven approach, focusing on the evidenced-based Family Centered Treatment (FCT) model to support families in reunification. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of homeless women and children, supporting them in their journey towards family reunification and improved mental health.

You’ll be responsible for…

• Implement evidence-based mental health interventions for homeless women and children in need of reunification. Interventions can be delivered at transitional home, with extended family and community.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions to address trauma, mental health issues, and family dynamics.
• Collaborate with other team members to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each family's needs.
• Conduct assessments, screenings, and evaluations to identify mental health concerns and support reunification goals.
• Engage with community resources and stakeholders to enhance support networks for families in the program.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

You must have...

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Early childhood development and appropriate practices; basic child psychology; appropriate health and safety codes.
• Reporting procedures for suspected child abuse; laws and regulations covering such abuse.
• Skills establishing and maintaining effective communications with adults and children.
• Standard office software.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
• Registered with the BBS as an ASW, AMFT, APCC or LCSW, LMFT or LPCC.
• Experience working in child welfare or family services settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in mental health treatment, trauma-informed care, and family therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse populations and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to cultural competence, equity, and advocacy for marginalized populations.
• A valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
• Pre-employment TB clearance, background and fingerprint check, and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Requires a full range of physical mobility, such as bending, stooping, lifting, turning, carrying objects, and grasping, as well as the ability to see and hear.
• Ability to work well in team environment.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Punctual and good attendance
• Effective communication skills including both oral and written form.
• Attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality.

You'll be successful if you are...

You’re a strong communicator.

You take your role seriously and are a great communicator in verbal and written communication. You’re intentional about giving internal and external clients a positive interaction.

You're organized and diligent.

You can multitask because you keep things in order. You can handle and prioritize multiple projects of various origins at once. You follow through on every request, no matter how big or small. You keep your cool under pressure and know how to prioritize your responsibilities. And when you need help, you’re not afraid to ask.

You’re exceptionally people oriented.

You can relate to all types of people and you’re a skilled conversationalist. You enjoy meeting new people; developing and maintaining relationships is a natural tendency.

You’re a problem solver and a strategic thinker.

You find new and efficient ways to streamline and create processes to make things run more smoothly. You are analytical and can infer the implications and consequences of approaches and anticipate potential issues before they occur.

You are a team player.

You care more about overall results than personal recognition. You genuinely love collaboration and the process of working together to accomplish. You thrive in an environment where people are passionate about their work and mission. You’re excited to work cross-functionally with other departments.

You are committed to promoting dignity, diversity, and equality.

You believe in focusing on the solution, not the problem, and always write with dignity and respect at the forefront.

You're detailed.

You double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. You pay strong attention to detail, have excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills. You care about the numbers being right and take the time to make sure everything reconciles or is set up to be error-proof.

You're a self- starter.

You can work unaccompanied, and you work just as hard and thoroughly by yourself as you do when someone is looking.

Saint John’s Program for Real Change is an equal opportunity employer.