Bilingual Program Clinician - Mental Health Therapist

CYCSF; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco is seeking a Bilingual Program Clinician to provide mental health therapy to youth aged 11-21 primarily in school settings. This full-time role involves working closely with families and school systems to promote emotional and behavioral development for diverse youth populations. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have experience with youth counseling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of direct experience working with youth including counseling.
• Experience working with newcomer youth and their families with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support services including assessment and treatment planning.
• Facilitate individual, family, and group therapy.
• Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with funding standards.

Skills

Communication

Bicultural

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, therapy, counseling or social work

Job description

Job Description

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (“CYC”) provides the youth of our city a sense of belonging and vital tools and experiences to succeed in life. Our services include academic support and college counseling, job placement and employment training, mental health services, substance use and violence prevention education, crisis intervention and mediation, leadership development, technology and computer training. Our mission is to encourage a diverse population of high-need young people to explore their full potential through academic, career, family, and community life.

Position: Bilingual Program Clinician (Mental Health Therapist)
Salary: $70K - $76K Annually plus Benefits
Status: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports to: Sr. Program Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Sr. Program Director and Clinical Director, the Bilingual Program Clinician/Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing clinically appropriate therapeutic support services for youth between the ages of 11 – 21. Most services will be school-based in San Francisco public schools with teens and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic support services for youth of all races/backgrounds between the ages of 11 – 21 which include clinical assessment, screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, progress notes and discharge planning etc.
• Provide individual, family, group therapy with identified families, including parent emotional support and training.
• Develop and conduct activities that address each youth’s unique social, emotional and behavioral needs through skill development in such areas.
• Provide case management services for comprehensive services and linkages, advocate for client and family access to services, and collaborate with all systems involved with the family.
• Cultivate and maintain close working relationships with school administrators, teachers, community schools coordinator, CCT/wellness team, counselors, and program partners to establish a continuum of care and services for students and families.
• Participate in school meetings, community school team, and specializedmeetings such as SSC, ILT, IEPs, SAP, etc, to coordinate support services for youth.
• Deliver services in a manner convenient to families which may include occasional home visits or evening calls.
• Work with the parent/family to motivate and reinforce their child’s behavioral changes.
• Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with funder required standards.
• Act as liaison between all systems (i.e. schools, Juvenile Probation Department, Public Defender’s Office, community partners) and CYC.
• Contribute to any quality improvement/outcome measurement tracking, development, and data gathering as assigned.
• Make appropriate referrals to CYC programs and other agencies.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in psychology, therapy, counseling or social work field plus minimum of one year of direct experience working with youth, preferably including counseling and group facilitation.
• Experience working with newcomer youth and their families with mental health issues
• Excellent oral and written communication and bilingual/bicultural (Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin, Arabic)
• Experience using funder/health related databases is a plus
• Knowledge of community-based agencies in San Francisco
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse groups of low-income youth

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.