Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

At Side by Side, we seek to improve the welfare of children and youth by helping to provide the resources, support and skills they need to develop along a healthy, age-appropriate pathway. All of our services are rooted in these core principles: 1) a strength-based approach which believes in the value and worth of each client as an individual, 2) acknowledging the importance of family relationships and encouraging positive and on-going engagement with families, peers and communities, 3) engaging children and youth in a developmentally appropriate manner that promotes resilience, self-efficacy and positive self-concept, 4) recognizing that clients’ needs are best met through holistic and individualized service delivery. 

COMPENSATION

This position has a salary range of $67,700 to $89,200 depending on years of clinical experience and bilingual language skills.

BENEFITS

• Over 7 weeks off per year to start including:
• 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

Requirements

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

From short term, intensive crisis intervention to longer term case management and family support, Community Counseling clinical services are individualized and include home, classroom, and community-based support. Informed by a holistic understanding of the young person’s history and strengths, Community Counseling supports the development of coping skills and strategies to help the family function more effectively and the young person attain stability and a sense of personal agency. 

JOB SUMMARY 

This position will work with our Outpatient Therapy Program (OBHS) which provides in office, school based and virtual individual therapy to youth (ages 5-26) experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms using a variety of clinical approaches and interventions to reduce symptoms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Direct one-to-one services.
• Implementation of treatment plan using strengths-based behavioral interventions. 
• Developing and teaching youths/caregivers effective tools/skills for coping with challenging behaviors. 
• Effective interaction with caregivers and other significant people in youth’s familial network and treatment to support follow-through of treatment plan.
• Completing a thorough assessment and functional analysis of behaviors/symptoms. 
• Developing a transition plan from the inception of services that achieves independence in meeting needs of youth. 
• Developing a treatment plan, identifying measurable outcomes and timelines for measuring progress towards utilization of behavioral interventions and reduction of targeted behaviors.
• Attending weekly supervision. 
• Participating in external and in-services trainings relevant to the program services. 
• Timely completion of documentation of all services rendered in accordance with Medi-Cal recording standards as set out in program policy.
• Completing all other documentation necessary as directed by the Director. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s Degree in social work, counseling psychology. Must be eligible/registered with CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration and in good standing with CA BSS 
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance. 
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus but not required.
• Must have a dependable car, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance. 
• Insurable by SBS’s automobile policy. 
• Please note that the COVID-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in the cases of approved medical or religious accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position. 

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 

• Excellent understanding of the treatment, staffing, documentation and regulatory requirements for Drug-Medi-Cal SUD services 
• Knowledge and specific experience with therapeutic modalities suitable for youth and their families, including: harm reductions theories, seeking safety and motivational interviewing.
• In depth knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care 
• Broad general knowledge of the child welfare system and youth mental/behavioral health fields 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for child welfare, mental/behavioral health/substance use disorder providers 
• Ability to view families, both biological and chosen, as resources and support systems for youth, and commitment to involve families in services 
• Experience working with SED (severely emotionally disturbed) youths. 
• Experience providing behavioral intervention, clinical assessment, and ability to write behavioral analysis forms and treatment plans are essential. 
• Must have experience providing behavioral re-directive services with this population. 
• Familiarity with Triple P, DTQI and Motivational Interviewing is not required but will be helpful. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Sitting, walking, standing, twisting and bending for brief periods of time. 
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms. 
• May be required to lift up to 10 pounds. 
• May be required to ascend/descend stairs. 
• Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse or calculator. 
• Visual ability to read documents and computer monitor. 
• Exposure to low to moderate noise levels characteristic of working in an office or client environments. 
• Ability to drive to various sites 
• Hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone.