Mental Health Therapist - 0645 (Personal Services)

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. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, youll be able to find the right spot to help others.
The Transitions Program works in a strengths-based, culturally relevant, and co-occurring friendly manner with participants. The program utilizes many principles of the Transition to Independence Process model that engages youth in their own recovery process towards healthier expressions of their lives. Service delivery is a collaborative process, helping participants to co-create their short- and long-term goals. We provide community-based services, meeting participants in environments where they feel most comfortable. Services are designed to meet TAY where they are, using modalities and interventions that TAY can relate to, including engaging youth in a nonjudgmental, conversational style of communication, and discussing topics that are relevant to TAY. Services place much emphasis on building a strong therapeutic alliance with our participants in order to foster the most effective outcomes.
Join our team as: Mental Health Therapist
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.
Work Schedule
Full Time, Exempt Monday - Friday, hours TBD
Amazing Benefits:
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
Affordable monthly health care premiums

What You Bring to The Table (requirements):
Education:
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-masters 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 Drivers License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
The principles and practices that are associated with psychotherapy, social work, and counseling.Psychosocial assessments and individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target population of program.Risk assessment, including danger to self or others, and effective community-based interventions for those with high risk. Cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.Program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, seriously emotionally disturbed).Program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, wraparound, etc.).
Ability to:
Communicate verbally, in writing, and with active listening skills.Maintain participant confidentiality.BecomeCertified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if CANS/ANSA is utilized by program.Apply a strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and flexible approach to supervision, participant, and community service, to support participant recovery, health, and wellness.Assess,triage, and organize work.UseMicrosoft Office Suite and/or competence with electronic clinical documentation systems.
Access dependable transportation, personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting participants.
(*)For LPCC/PCCIs, the county-specific eligibility must be verified by the hiring manager including certification by the BBS to work with families, as required.
Our Mission:
"Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness."
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