Mental Health Therapist for Foster Youth

WestCoast Children's Clinic; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCoast Children's Clinic is seeking a Mental Health Therapist for Foster Youth committed to providing comprehensive mental health services within the foster care system. As a clinician, you will lead therapeutic interventions for youth experiencing trauma and placement instability, contributing positively to their development and well-being. The role offers a supportive, justice-focused environment with excellent professional growth opportunities, competitive salary, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

100% Employer-paid medical coverage

Bilingual pay differential of 10% of yearly salary

Quarterly and annual incentive compensation plans

403b retirement plan with ROTH options

Three weeks of paid time off per year

12 Paid Holidays per year

Wellness Stipend of $100 per month

Professional development stipend

Weekly clinical supervision

CEUs for trainings

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-graduate work with children and families.
• Understanding of Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures.
• Ability to travel within a 90 mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapeutic interventions for children within the child welfare system.
• Deliver short-term therapy and collateral support to facilitate transitions for foster families.
• Maintain clinical caseload and meet agency goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Time management

Trauma-informed approach

Child development understanding

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work

Current and valid licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology

Job description

Mental Health Therapist for Foster Youth

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WestCoast Children's Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children's Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity.

At WestCoast Children's Clinic, our STAT program is an innovative, model program providing mental health Screening, Stabilization, and Transition (STAT) services to children entering Alameda County's foster care system. STAT Mental Health Clinicians conduct thorough screenings and offer personalized therapeutic interventions, both at our Assessment Center and in the community. We support children and young adults of all ages, helping them navigate trauma and transitions with resilience. Additionally, we provide specialized support for those facing chronic placement instability, offering ongoing care for up to a year.

As a STAT Clinician, you will:

• Provide screening, assessment, and therapeutic interventions for children entering or changing placements within the child welfare system, consulting with social workers on mental health needs.
• Deliver short-term therapy and collateral support to foster parents, relatives, and group home staff to ease children's transitions and stabilize placements.
• Offer individual/family therapy, caregiver guidance, and case management for children with chronic placement instability, working in collaboration with case managers as needed.
• Provide services at WCC sites and in the community, including homes, schools, and other agencies; travel may be required up to 90 miles one way.
• Maintain a clinical caseload, meeting billable hours and agency goals.
• Collaborate with WCC and partner agencies to ensure quality care for clients.
• Make collateral contacts for clients and adheres to WCC billing, documentation, and policy requirements.
• Participate in required agency meetings, clinical supervision (1 hr/week), and case conferences (2 hrs/week), and attend professional development trainings.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work (required)
• Current and valid licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Board of Psychology (BOP) (required)
• 1-2 years of post-graduate work with children and families, although recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment/evaluation and treatment, as well as crisis intervention, particularly in cases involving complex and multiple diagnosis histories.
• Strong organizational skills, efficiency, and excellent time management abilities.
• Utilization of a trauma-informed and relational approach when working with youth.
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing practices.
• Ability to assess needs and strengths, and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in both small and large group settings.
• Experience and understanding of developmental milestones and child development.
• Ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90 mile radius of WCC's Oakland office. Alternative forms of transportation may be accommodated based on the needs of the program and clients. Employees must have a clean CA DMV record. When driving for WCC, current vehicle insurance is required.
  
  

What will you gain?

• Receive individual clinical supervision by a dedicated supervisor and participate in a case conference
• Enhanced training and professional development support for recent graduates
• Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have several Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
• Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives
• As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we provide the highest standard of care and offer extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts. Training includes CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma/Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), Supervisor in training program, and much more!
  
  

Benefits:

• 100% Employer-paid medical and a variety of different plans (base plan, Kaiser HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees. 50% paid coverage for dependent medical and dental.
• Bilingual pay differential for qualified candidates (10% of yearly salary)
• Quarterly and annual incentive compensation plans, generous retirement plan contribution
• 403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options
• Flex-spending options - Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Three weeks of paid time off per year (additional PTO accrual with increased years of service)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, and Self-Care Leave
• Wellness Stipend ($100 per month), which can be used on a variety of expenses related to self-care and wellness
• Professional development stipend
• Weekly supervision and case conference
• CEUs for trainings
  
  

Position details and compensation:

This is a full time, exempt position and requires in-person work in the community and at the Assessment Center. Salary range is $72,000-$82,000+ per year (unlicensed starting at $72,000 and licensed starting at $82,000), and 10% Spanish language differential, if applicable.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area.

WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.

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