1210 - ACT Clinician

Company: Fred Finch Youth Center
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is recognized as a Top Workplace for good reason. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, youll be able to find the right spot to help others at a TOP WORKPLACE in 2023.The philosophies and concepts behind the service design of the STAY draw from both evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices. STAY utilizes principles from the Transition to Independence model (TIP) for working with 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.Join our team as: ACT ClinicianWhat You Will DoThe Clinician is responsible for providing high quality, trauma-informed therapeutic services and care coordination to a diverse population of at-risk youth or young adults experiencing mental health symptoms, and their families. These developmentally appropriate, individualized services occur in residential and community locations including homes, schools, program offices, psychiatric emergency settings, clinics, crisis residential programs, and/or shelters.Shifts AvailableFull Time - Hourly; Mon-Fri/8am-5pmSalary RangeIn accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $33.03 and $53.80 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.Amazing Benefits with Affordable Copays - Click here for more detail.What You Bring to The Table (requirements):M.A. Degree in #SocialWork or #Counseling from an accredited college or university.Registered associate (#AMFT or #ACSW, or #APCC with relevant experience with target population) with the Board of Behavioral Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within first six (6) months after hire. (If working in a program licensed by Community Care Licensing must meet minimum training and experience requirements - for more information please see http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/CCR/STRTP_ILS.pdf )Certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if CANS/ANSA utilized by program.Supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapyDemonstrated knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target population of program.Experience with or knowledge of designing, supervising, monitoring, changing, and discontinuing individualized behavioral interventions for staff delivering behavioral services (e.g., TBS).Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment, including danger to self or others, and effective community-based interventions for those with high risk.Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families andMust be able to respond quickly to emergencies, and to learn and implement Pro- ACT (or other agency approved crisis de-escalation training).Clean driving record: current CA Drivers License or ability to obtain within 10 days afterMust have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transportingBasic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentationPreferredLicense (#LCSW or #MFT or #LPCC) preferred.One (1) year post-graduate school experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, seriously emotionally disturbed).One (1) year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, wraparound, etc.Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organizeApplies a strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and flexible approach to supervision, participant and community service, in order to support participant recovery, health, and wellness.Familiarity, training, certification, or experience with recovery-model orientation, public mental health and child welfare systems, and/or relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed interventions).Exhibits strong behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapyFluency in prevailing language(s) of theOur Mission:'Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.'Fred Finch Youth Center Glassdoor Reviews - Txt FFJOBS to 22100 for a current list of openingsJob Type: Full-timePay: $33.03 - $53.80 per hourby Jobble

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