Clinical Advisor

Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: The IRC in Oakland’s Safety and Wellness department ensure that newcomer populations have access to psycho-social and case management support to serve their adjustment needs as well as ensures additional culturally and linguistically sensitive mental health referral support services are available. This includes implementation of mental health screening protocols and the referring of clients for emotional distress, torture, trauma and gender-based violence to relevant partners. The Safety and Wellness team ensures the creation of a culture of trauma informed care throughout Oakland services. The Clinical Advisor will provide consultation and supervision to members of the Safety and Wellness team on matters related to the psychosocial wellbeing of their clients. Hours will vary based on need; we expect this role to be approximately 5 hours a week. Major Responsibilities: Conduct group supervision Conduct individual supervision as needs present Provide consultation and training on various topics Provide documentation review and training as appropriate Administrative responsibilities Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Safety and Wellness Manager Position provide Clinical supervision to: MSW interns, Health and Wellness Promoters, Clinical Caseworker, Program Manager Job Requirements: Graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or an equivalent field of mental health study at minimum California licensed to provide clinical mental health services preferred (LCSW, LMFC, Licensed Psychologist/ Psy.D etc.) 4 years of relevant work experience in Social Service, Mental Health or international development fields Experience should include a minimum of 2 years developing and managing programming serving communities including but not limited to, survivors of GBV, youth at risk or displaced populations Experience designing and implementing psychosocial and preventive programming Demonstrated expertise serving multi-cultural and/or underserved populations Knowledge of DSM-V-R, ability to assess mental health concerns and experience managing referrals for mental health concerns to community partners Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and programs in clinical settings preferred Understanding of community integration, resettlement and migration trauma Training and experience in establishing trauma informed care with diverse and underserved communities Demonstrated understanding of contemporary race and gender issues as they relate to refugee resettlement Experience providing group and individual supervision Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member Fluency in written and spoken English; Fluency in additional language relevant to current refugee populations preferred (Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Tigrinya, Burmese, Spanish, Amharic etc.) Working Environment: Remote with the option to work in-person as needed or desired. Compensation: (Pay Range: $95,642 - $100,079). Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. li-1

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