Clinician, Real Alternatives

Description

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.

 Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles. 

COMPENSATION

This position has a salary range of $77,250 to $105,286 depending on years of clinical experience and bilingual language skills.

This position will consider applicants who have submitted their registration information to the Board of Behavioral Sciences but have not yet received their BBS registration number by date of hire.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service 
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
• 99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health 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.  Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.  
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match after one year of employment
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
• Pet Insurance

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Real Alternatives offers a continuum of transitional housing opportunities for current and former foster youth and/or those on probation ages 18 to 24. We provide an apartment for youth to call home and often support especially vulnerable populations, including commercially sexually exploited youth, parenting and pregnant youth, and LGBTQIA -identified youth.

JOB SUMMARY

Clinician will provide client outreach and engagement, crisis intervention, individual and group short term and long-term therapy services for Real Alternative housing youth ages 18-24 years old. The clinician will coordinate with housing case managers, community counseling therapist, county and community partners to assist youth in transitions to independence. The clinician will offer support to all RA youth in some capacity with an ongoing clinician caseload of 15-25 youth. The full-time position exempt position may require work weeks to exceed more than 40 hours as well as evening and weekend work. 

SERVICE DELIVERY AND CLIENT OUTCOMES

• Obtain and complete necessary clinical records and documents, including progress notes, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, within assigned timeframes, and perform Medi-Cal administrative activities.
• The service delivery target is at least 18 hours per week. Subject to change for this role

Client Support

• Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide weekly community-based individual therapy and clinical case management services to a caseload of 15 to 25 youth.
• Effectively build therapeutic rapport with youth and partner with youth in identifying and working on short and long-term mental health and independent living skills goals. 
• Utilize a strengths-based approach to complete clinical assessments and CANS/ANSA-T needs assessments related to various life domains.
• Partner with youth in acquiring access to community settings and resources including, but not limited to, health care, employment, school, housing, benefits, etc.
• Monitor the progress of clients through weekly meetings in which the CCM partners with the youth in identifying and working on short and long-term clinical goals.
• Use a strength-based approach to partner with youth in creating a Treatment Plan and developing and monitoring progress of monthly goals.
• Safeguard the dignity and protect the rights and individuality of each youth in care to enhance their self- respect
• On-call responsibilities as needed
• Transport youth in vehicle on a daily basis
• Coordinate and facilitate clinical youth groups
• Collaborate with House Services Case managers around youth engagement supports including but limited to participating in roommate meetings, assisting in writing program agreements, and consulting recommendations
• Participate in weekly Real Alternatives meetings, Individual Clinical Supervision, and Group Clinical Supervision Team meetings.

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ethical Conduct: Understands and adheres to the agency's Code of Conduct, demonstrates a high level of integrity in all internal and external activities and complies with the Employee Handbook and all other Agency policies, practices and procedures. Maintains strict confidentiality related to client, staff, donor and other Agency information.

Intercultural Competence: Has the desire and ability to support an inclusive environment with respect to all clients, staff and stakeholders, and to respect and adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities in values, expectations, beliefs, and practices.

JOB COMPETENCIES

Communication: Communicates with co-workers, clients and stakeholders clearly in writing and orally, as needed and on a timely basis. Listens and responds well. Use good judgment about what information is important and should be communicated, to whom and when.

Technology: Able to use technology to complete work assignments efficiently, including, as necessary, proficiency in the use of personal computers and mobile devices, email, the Internet, and web-based programs. As required for the job, it is skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook email and calendar, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other software tools.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills: Able to interact well with clients, co-workers and other stakeholders, and to maintain effective working relationships. Adaptable to changing circumstances and sensitive to the needs and reactions of others. Maintains composure in internal and external interactions and situations. Able to handle personal and work-related stress.

Teamwork: Able to work well in collaboration with colleagues. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works cooperatively and participates in group meetings and collaborative situations.

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Enthusiastic and strength-based approach to partnering with youth and collaborating with peers.
• Knowledge and self-awareness regarding issues of race, class and ethnicity and the ability to supervise an educationally and ethnically diverse staff.
• Commitment to working in a diverse workplace, and self-awareness regarding issues of race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/spirituality and disability.     
• Passion for working with a diverse group of Transition Age Youth (TAY) including youth of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with disabilities.  
• Ability to view families, both biological and chosen, as resources and support systems for youth, and commitment to involve families in services
• Commitment to self-reflection and personal awareness as a means of being able to remain emotionally available and connected with youth, and function as an engaged team-member
• 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
• Commitment to effectiveness, prioritizing efficiency, and follow-through.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet, and email.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters in social work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university or college.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• At least two years of experience working with adolescents, preferably current and/or former foster youth
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance as well as TB test clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• A valid California driver's license, dependable personal automobile for use on the job, insurable by SBS' insurance

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 for extended periods of time
• Twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
• Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.
•  Regular use of hands requiring dexterity in using the telephone, computer keyboard, mouse, or calculator.
• Regularly required to talk and hear in person or by telephone.
• Ability to effectively read and interpret documents and information displayed on computer monitors.
• May be required to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May be required to ascend/descend stairs.
• Exposure to low to moderate noise levels characteristic of working in an office or client environments.
• Ability to drive to various sites.

We are committed to maintaining a culturally inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage LGBTQIA people, people of color, and others with diverse personal experience to apply.

Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $77,250 - $105,286