The EMPOWR Program (EMbracing Progress and Opportunities, We Rise), operates on a team-based care model designed to aid transition-aged youth (ages 16-24) in securing mental health assistance, stable housing, employment and educational advancements, and fostering community connections. The program delivers community-based therapy, case management, and care coordination, alongside peer and family support, all within a cohesive team framework. By pooling resources and expertise, the EMPOWR team collectively manages a single caseload, ensuring that youth receive comprehensive support while enabling staff to navigate the successes and obstacles of their clients together.

EMPOWR Clinicians deliver community-based, intensive strategies to address any current need for stabilization, crisis intervention, and individual trauma-focused treatment while coordinating care within a team-based setting. 

As an EMPOWR Clinician, you will provide:

• Community-based trauma-informed psychotherapy to foster youth or former foster youth transitioning to or struggling with independent living. 
• Intensive mental health services and clinical case management as part of a collaborative service team. 
• Mental health screening to assess cognitive, emotional and social functioning and needs; facilitate the identification and engagement in mental health service
• Risk assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and safety plans. 
• Coordinated services with other agencies and resources to address youth's needs, including housing, medical, mental health, education, employment, independent living skills, advocacy, placement stability, and enrichment activities. 
• Stabilization support services to children and TAY in an in-person milieu environment.

What will you gain?

• Receive individual clinical supervision by a dedicated supervisor and participate in a case conference
• Enhanced training and professional development support 
• Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have several Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ , Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
• Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives
• As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we provide the highest standard of care and offer extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts. Training includes CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma/Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), and Supervisor in training program, and much more!

Benefits:

• 100% Employer-paid medical and a variety of different plans (base plan, Kaiser HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees
• Quarterly and annual incentive compensation plans, generous retirement plan contribution
• Bilingual pay differential for qualified candidates (10% of yearly salary)
• 403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options
• Flex-spending options - Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• 14 Paid Holidays, Self-Care Leave (additional PTO accrual with increased years of service)
• 20 days paid time off per year (equivalent to 4 weeks)
• Professional development stipend
• Weekly supervision and case conference
• CEUs for trainings
• Wellness Stipend ($100 per month), which can be used on a variety of expenses related to self-care and wellness

Position Requirements:

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage, and family therapy or social work.
• Current and valid license or registration with the CA BBS or BOP (open to recent graduates) 
• At least 1-2 years of direct clinical experience working with transition age, high-risk, high mental health needs, and system-involved youth in a community-based setting. 
• Direct, personal experience with foster care, social services, juvenile justice, mental health, residential treatment or group home placements, wraparound services, or other related community resources is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Alameda County community resources for TAY youth.
• Demonstrate clinical skill in assessment/evaluation and treatment, crisis intervention while working with complex, multiple diagnosis histories.
• Well-organized, efficient, and excellent time management.
• A trauma-informed and relational approach to working with youth.
• Ability to work with Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing.
• Ability to assess needs, strengths & provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in small and large group settings.
• Passionate about working with foster youth, families & young adults who have complex traumatic histories.
• Highly motivated to work within a team-based approach. 
• Values humility, compassion, self-care, and ongoing personal growth.Ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90 mile radius of the WCC office. Clean CA DMV record, current car insurance and a vehicle;
• Ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90 mile radius of the WCC office. Clean CA DMV record, current car insurance and a vehicle; travel is required.

Position details and compensation:

Salary range is $72,000-$82,000 per year (unlicensed starting at $72,000 and licensed starting at $82,000). Added 10% Spanish language differential, if applicable.