What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinician position at C.O.P.E. Family Support Center?
Company Description
COPE Family Support Center (Counseling Options and Parent Education) is a non-profit organization committed to serving families in Contra Costa County. Through impactful programs, COPE supports families by providing education and resources designed to strengthen family dynamics and foster resilience. The organization prioritizes community well-being, offering services tailored to meet the unique needs of each family. Located in Walnut Creek, CA, COPE's mission is to empower families to thrive.
Role Description
This part-time, hybrid position based in Walnut Creek, CA is for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). In this role, the clinician will provide a range of clinical services, including conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering individual and group counseling to youth and high-conflict families referred through family court, child welfare, and truancy systems.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience providing reunification therapy to support family reintegration in court-involved and child welfare cases, as well as experience facilitating therapeutic youth groups with a focus on engagement, behavior management, and skill development.
Additional responsibilities include case management, collaboration with medical and behavioral health professionals, and coordination with community resources to support clients’ overall well-being. The LCSW or LMFT will play a key role in delivering client-centered, evidence-based care while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Qualifications
- Active California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Experience working in a non-profit setting providing culturally responsive care to diverse populations of low-to-moderate income levels
- Proficiency in Social Work code of ethics, client assessments, and advocacy
- Experience providing co-parenting counseling, including work with high-conflict, court-involved families and mandated cases.
- Knowledge of play therapy techniques and their application in clinical practice with children and families.
- Advanced knowledge of basic case management skills
- Strong ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Bilingual in Spanish is desirable based on increased demand
Compensation: $70-$80 DOE
Benefits: 401K option Sick Leave Make your own hours!