Mental Health Therapist

ID:
18563
Job Status:
Accepting Applications

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Complimentary Y Membership for the entire family
Opportunities for Professional Growth
Community Involvement & Development
Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
PTO (Sick time, vacation days, personal days and holidays)
Retirement Contributions
Discounts on Family Programs

Program Summary:

Family Resiliency Center is a mental health support program for youth ages 7-18. FRC supports youth and families who have had CWS involvement or at risk of involvement who would like to improve their parent/child relationship. FRC offers individual and family therapy and offer youth and caregivers an opportunity to talk about internal family systems, while also strengthening youth and caregivers' resiliency.

What does this role entail?

Provide individual, family and crisis counseling to participants and facilitate groups to current and former participants; Provide clinical assessment, evaluation, service plan development, case management, crisis intervention, collateral services, and other duties as necessary
Educate service staff on mental health topics and facilitate treatment planning and case management goals
Provide information and referrals regarding other transitional program services, mental health, medication management and substance abuse to participants
Work independently and as a team member to create innovative ways to meet contract goals and provide a high level of service that is engaging and meets the needs of the participants
Complete counseling intake and psychosocial assessments of all participants
Maintain case records, records to facilitate data collection material, and other confidential material; Maintain collateral contact with outside therapy providers as needed; Collect pre and post program data on program participants regarding satisfaction and progress
Foster environments that promote reflective thinking, mistakes as lessons to guide change, and adaptions to programs and approaches; Through a relationally responsive management style, provide a strong, collaborative, and intentional day-to-day collaborative presence; support collaborative results and rest driven culture; Apply a creative problem-solving lens with the ability to be flexible and adapt to different personalities, work styles, and a growing, changing organization
Collaborate with outside agencies/institutions and other community-based services to ensure continuity of care
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing
Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and appropriate agency-wide committees

What do I need to bring to the table?

Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work (ASW) or Professional Clinical Counselor required
Registered with California Board of Behavioral Science as an associate required
California license eligible clinician with two years post-master's degree experience preferred
Experience working with children and families in a mental health setting preferred
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Must be self-aware, flexible, adaptable, and teachable
Experience with working with adolescents and families
Must be able to multitask and have good organizational skills
Must be able to work as part of a team
Ability to work with a culturally diverse community
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation
Ability to adequately observe participants activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Must possess the ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills
This position required sitting and inputting on a computer for extended periods of time
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel occasionally throughout San Diego County
Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values; Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants of critical positions within Community Support Services be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute
Position may require additional clearances in order to comply with all program, licensing, state law, and funding requirements:
Physical exam obtained prior to first day
Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, as required
Pass pre-employment drug testing prior to first day
Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter
Proof of vaccination or approved exemption
Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid CA Driver's License, a good driving record and a current CDL H6 print-out (must be dated within 30 days of application) and pass vehicle proficiency exam