Clinician for CSEC Youth
Company: WestCoast Children's Clinic
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for hires by September 30th $4,000 Bonus
for Bilingual hires (Spanish) by September 30th Who are we?
WestCoast Children's Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a
non-profit community psychology clinic that has provided mental
health services to Bay Area children since 1979. Our mission is
threefold: 1) to provide psychological services to vulnerable
children, adolescents, and their families regardless of their
ability to pay; 2) to train the next generation of mental health
professionals; 3) to improve services to children and families by
conducting research on the impact of clinical services and
utilizing findings to advocate on behalf of the children we serve.
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. What is the
role? Transition Age Youth Services (TAYS) Clinicians provide
community-based, intensive strategies to address any current need
for stabilization, crisis intervention, and individual
trauma-focused treatment: C-Change, Transforming the Lives of
Sexually Exploited Minors, provides mental health screening and
support to sexually exploited youth. TAYS Clinicians provide:
Community-based trauma-informed psychotherapy and intensive
clinical case management to youth who are at risk of, have a
history of or are being sexually exploited (C-Change) Individual or
family intensive mental health services and clinical case
management as part of a collaborative wrap service team. Risk
assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and create safety
plans. Assistance for youth in developing and executing their
transition to adulthood plan. Coordinated services with other
agencies and resources to address youth's needs, including housing,
medical/physical health, mental health, education, employment,
independent living skills, advocacy, placement stability, and
age-appropriate enrichment activities. 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), and 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 Competitive pay commensurate with experience (base salary
starting at $60,000 post-masters) Quarterly and annual incentive
compensation plans, generous retirement plan contribution Bilingual
pay differential for qualified candidates (5% of yearly salary)
403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options
Flex-spending options - Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
11 Paid Holidays, Self-Care Leave (additional PTO accrual with
increased years of service) 20 days paid time off per year
(equivalent to 4 weeks) Professional development stipend Weekly
supervision and case conference CEUs for trainings Monthly wellness
stipend Minimum Requirements A Master's or Doctoral degree in
psychology, counseling, marriage, and family therapy or social work
Current and valid license or registration with the CA BBS or BOP
(Open to recent graduates.) At least 1-2 years of direct clinical
experience working with transition age, high-risk, and
system-involved youth in a community-based setting. For C-Change
Clinician candidates, specific experience with CSEC youth. For
Catch-21, experience with high mental health needs. Knowledge of
Alameda County community resources for TAY youth. Demonstrate
clinical skill in assessment/evaluation and treatment, crisis
intervention while working with complex, multiple diagnosis
histories. Well-organized, efficient, and excellent time management
A trauma-informed and relational approach to working with youth
Work with Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing. Clean DMV
record; travel is required. 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. Our staff affinity groups include Staff of Color
Council, LGBTQ Staff Group, White Accountability Group, and Equity
and Inclusion Council. 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.
Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary:
$60,000 - $64,000 Annual Bonus/Commission: Yes
Keywords: WestCoast Children's Clinic, Oakland , Clinician for CSEC Youth, Other , Oakland, California
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