LEAD CLINICIAN

Channel Islands YMCA; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA family membership

Free medical plans

Education assistance up to $1,500

Retirement fund

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Channel Islands YMCA in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Lead Clinician to deliver direct client contact via face-to-face and telehealth, lead structured group therapy, and coordinate multi-disciplinary care for youth and families.

The role requires a Master’s degree with licensure preferred, 2+ years of related experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and staff mentorship. Day shifts with competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree and be eligible for licensure as a clinician.
• Experience delivering individual, group, family, and crisis therapy.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and youth services.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct client contact duties via face-to-face and telehealth.
• Lead daily structured therapeutic group activities.
• Implement weekly group therapy and support groups for youth and caregivers.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings and coordinate services for multi-system involved youth.
• Ensure timely responses to referrals and conduct clinical case conferences.
• Provide on-call guidance to staff and supervise trainees.
• Document diagnoses, treatment plans, and maintain confidential records.
• Conduct screenings and assessments and facilitate referrals as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Group therapy leadership

Communication skills

De-escalation techniques

Education

Master's Degree

Licensure preferred in MFT/Clinical Counseling/Social Work

Graduate enrollment toward licensure

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: Youth and Family Services - Santa Barbara, CA 93101
• Position Type: F/T and P/T Available
• Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU

• FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

What does a Lead Clinician do?

• Perform direct client contact duties via face-to-face and telehealth. Provide individual, group, family, couples, crisis, informal and formal therapeutic sessions
• Lead daily structured therapeutic group activities to promote positive youth development and trauma-informed care
• Implement weekly group therapy and support groups to a select group of youth and caregivers via in-person, virtual, or hybrid-format sessions, to be determined based on the needs of the participants
• Take lead in collaborative meetings, multi-disciplinary treatment, and other service coordination to best serve multi-system involved youth and their families
• Ensure all YFS clinical referrals are responded to quickly and efficiently
• Lead bi-weekly clinical case conferences with the clinical team to review past and current YFS clients and cases
• Provide on-call guidance to caseworkers and clinical trainees in conjunction with the agency’s leads and supervisors
• Conduct regular informal check-ins with Clinical Trainees, Caseworkers, and Coordinators to offer additional support and guidance to front-line staff at all YFS programs
• Act as a liaison between front-line staff, and Directors to enhance service delivery via identified staff training, program updates, and new opportunities
• Thoroughly document, asses, and establish running diagnoses and treatment plans for each client including training, education and oversight
• Collect and document client demographic information, safety screenings, and other pertinent information to ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date and confidential
• Utilize effective de-escalation techniques and interventions while responding to 24/7 crisis hotline and drop-ins, intakes, one-on-one check-ins, and family meetings or mediations
• Conduct screenings and assessments with each youth to develop client individual service plans and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services
• Ensure clients receive clinical assessments including and not limited to the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACEs) and others as needed

Our Commitment to Belonging

At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Master’s Degree required
• Associate or Licensure preferred in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or other related licensure; will accept current graduate-level enrollment toward licensure
• 2+ years related work experience
• At least one year of experience with individual/group/team mediation and conflict resolution
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier