Mental Health Therapist - TRANSITIONS Program

FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

$70K — $98K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or related field.
  • Mental Health Therapist I: 1 year of internship experience in mental health services.
  • Mental Health Therapist II: 2 years of post-master's experience in mental health services.
  • Possession of California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor for Mental Health Therapist I; licensure for LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC for Mental Health Therapist II.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy to participants.
  • Develop treatment plans and conduct assessments.
  • Manage a caseload of children, youth, and young adults.
  • Perform crisis intervention and related treatment services.
  • Offer consultation to staff regarding treatment needs.

Benefits

  • 9% bilingual stipend for passing the bilingual exam and providing services in Spanish.
  • 21 PTO days per year.
  • 9 nationally observed holidays.
  • 401k matching up to 6%.
  • Up to $10,000 in degree assistance program.
  • Affordable monthly health care premiums.
Full Job Description
Description

Our team is currently looking for a Bilingual Spanish-SpeakingMental 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.
  • Transitions serves adolescents and transition age youth (TAY) ages 15 to 25 who have moderate to severe symptoms and impairments who are transitioning into adulthood.
  • TAY who are 21 to 24 must be eligible for adult Specialty Mental Health Services and require approval from Alameda County Behavioral Health.
  • Provides individual, family, and group therapy, individual and group rehabilitation, comprehensive clinical case management and medication support.
  • Services are community-based, meeting participants in environments of their choice.


Pay/Benefits at a Glance:
  • Pay Range: This position may be filled at one of two levels: Mental Health Therapist I is between $70,304- $89,434.15 per year; and Mental Health Therapist II is between: $77,112 - $98,416.62 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
  • 9% Bilingual Stipend who pass the bilingual exam and provide services in Spanish
  • 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


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.
  • 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


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