Who is Fred Finch?

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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services has been offering hope and healing since 1891. We support communities and families directly affected with mental illness, behavioral challenges and autism. Our team members are dedicated to helping those who need guidance and support with empathy using compiled experience gained from three centuries of healing. Be part of an organization with proven track record of helping and healing others. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Therapist.

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Mental Health Therapist

Changing Life’s Trajectory
Are you a dynamic, inspired clinician interested in promoting violence prevention and mental health with youth and young adults? Come join Fred Finch Youth & Family Services! FF is partnering with John Muir Health’s Beyond Violence to provide mental health services to young people and their families in the community in East Contra Costa County.

The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services and/or case management to a diverse population of at-risk youth, young adults, and families who may be experiencing barriers to receiving office-based behavioral health services. These developmentally appropriate, individualized services may occur in the community, school, office, or residential setting. The clinician works to improve the young person’s functioning at home and in the community by evaluating each individual independently and developing a customized action plan to address each barrier to success. The clinician also engages families in the process. Bi-Lingual (Spanish) highly preferred and experience with diverse populations.

Shifts Available
Full Time; Mon-Fri/8am-5pm

Salary Range

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $2,400.00 and $3,130.40 bi-weekly. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

What You Bring To The Table (Key Qualifications -see Job Description for more details)

• M.A. Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Registered intern or associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within first six (6) months after hire. Registered PCC intern (PCCI)* with relevant experience with target population eligible in San Diego/Alameda/San Mateo Counties (If working in a program licensed by Community Care Licensing must meet minimum training and experience requirements). For more information please see http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/CCR/STRTP_ILS.pdf
• Licensed (LCSW or MFT; or, in San Diego/ Alameda/San Mateo County Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC).A license may be preferred based upon program need.
• Certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if the work assignment is in a County program that requires CANS/ANSA certification.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide to provide care, treatment and services.
• Supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target population of program.
• Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions for staff delivering behavioral services (e.g., TBS).
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques, including but not limited to: attentiveness to potential triggers/stressors and early indicators of distress; motivational interviewing; reflective listening; providing responses that rely on engagement and empathy; modeling composure through use of calm voice and neutral facial expressions; remaining self-aware of verbal and non-verbal communication, demonstrated ability to adjust verbal and non-verbal communication, prompting for use of known coping skills; etc., to defuse distress and ensure safety in a manner that aligns with the trauma informed care model.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
• Clean driving record; current CA Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
• Must have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting participants.
• Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.

Preferred

• One year post-graduate school experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, SED).
• One year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
• Experience in using a strength-based, culturally competent approach to supervision, participant and community service.
• Experience with relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed approaches).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse families and communities.
• Experience in effectively using behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
• Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community services.

What's In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 21 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 8% for Overnight Shift)
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
• Tuition Assistance and Company Scholarships (up to $10k)
• Student Loan Forgiveness Qualification
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K (pro-rated for part-time, no coverage for on call)

Join Our Compassionate Team

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services?mission is to provide innovative, effective services supporting children, youth, young adults, and families to heal from trauma and lead healthier, productive lives. individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Fred Finch continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

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(*) For LPCC/PCCI’s, the county-specific eligibility must be verified by the hiring manager including certification by the BBS to work with families, as required.

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Check out our benefits package!

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k retirement plan up to 6% match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off – Start accruing from hire!
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Discount Program
• Fun staff appreciation events!