Mental Health Therapist - STAY Program

DeKalb Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 21 days

9 holidays

401k matching up to 6%

Degree assistance up to $10,000

Affordable health premiums

Job summary

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services in Oakland, CA is seeking a Mental Health Therapist I-II to provide behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to children, youth and young adults and their families. The role involves developing treatment plans, conducting individual and group therapy, and handling crisis situations under supervision or direction.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related field and appropriate licensure eligibility; two levels offer varying

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families.
• Develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family therapy.
• Performs routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services.
• Manages an assigned caseload of children, youth, and/or young adult participants.
• Provides consultation to staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans.

Education

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

Job description

• Location 3800 Coolidge Avenue,Oakland, CA, 94602,United States
• Base Pay $70,074.00 - $98,416.62 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work.Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Mental Health Therapist, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Pay/Benefits at a Glance:

• Pay Range: The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position may be filled at one of two levels:
  • Mental Health Therapist I: $70,304- $89,434.15 per year
  • Mental Health Therapist II: $77,112 - $98,416.62 per year.
• 21 PTO Days per year
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums
• To learn more about our full benefits package, click here

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

The philosophies and concepts behind the service design of the Supportive Services for Transition Age Youth draw from both evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices. STAY utilizes principles from the Transition to Independence model (TIP) for working with Transition Age Youth (TAY); the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP); and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Additionally, co-occurring disorders are normative in this population, and therefore all staff receives education in concepts related to co-occurring complexity such as Motivational Interviewing. Individually designed services support participants to gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move successfully into adult life. Through their engagement in program services, participants learn to imagine and develop aspirations for the future .

What You Will Do:

Under administrative and clinical supervision (Mental Health Therapist I) or consultation and direction (Mental Health Therapist II), provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families; develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family therapy, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services; manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and/or young adult participants; provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Mental Health Therapist I-II: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field; and

• Mental Health Therapist I: One (1) year of internship experience providing mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults.
• Mental Health Therapist II: Two (2) years of post-master’s experience providing professional mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment; minimum of two (2) years of driving experience; or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within ten (10) days of hire.
• Mental Health Therapist I: Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within the first six (6) months after hire
• Mental Health Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment

*Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.