Youth and Family Therapist

#BECOMEANALLYTODAY!

$2500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS

Annual Pay Range: $67,000 - $75,000 (In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)

**REQUIRED: Bilingual in English and Spanish

FOR CONSIDERATION: Email cover letter and resume to humanresources@alliesforeverychild.org

Full Benefits Package offered including:

Competitive Pay

12 Holidays per calendar year

10 Sick Leave Days per year

10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure)

2 Personal Days - birthday and anniversary of employment

10 Jury Duty Days

100% Employer Contribution to: Health - Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with 50% employer match – 100% vested

100% Employer Paid Life and Accidental Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependents

Discounts for movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, etc.

Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Employee referral incentive pay - $1500

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Credit Union Membership

JOB SUMMARY:

Allies is committed to providing mental health support and consultation to those who interact with children and families with social, behavioral and emotional challenges. The Youth and Family Mental Health Specialist is responsible for enhancing the depth and breadth of mental health resources available to Allies families and families in our communities. This role will be responsible for supporting the expansion of Allies’ community mental health work (e.g., direct psychotherapy services, groups, training etc.) to reach a broader population, including child welfare involved, community-based and home-based environments; conducts community outreach and participates in coordination of care and family events as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist with identification and linkage for children in, home-based, and community-based settings who would benefit from mental health promotion and interventions/services

Provide psychoeducation about development, trauma and strategies that support children/youth’s emotional wellbeing to caregivers and other service system representatives.

Provide mental health psychotherapy services to children, youth and their families including conjoint and group treatment sessions.

Coordinate service with multi-disciplinary teams including Allies staff and external partners for children, youth and adults in the home

Assist the Allies Mental Health program in providing internal and external trainings regarding youth mental health

Travel and provide services in different locations including homes, center, office, community, virtual settings.

SECONDARY JOB DUTIES:

Attend staff meetings, individual and group supervision, case reviews, and trainings as needed

Collaborate with key partner agencies for referrals, and parental support; ensure successful partnership and documentation of outcomes

Regular documentation of clinical visits in agency data system and client file

Maintain confidentiality of clients and obtain and maintain on file legal releases of information when needed

Comply with all applicable federal, state and county regulations, policies and procedures

Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the agency’s and the program’s mission statements

In accordance with our “team” philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.

Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology

Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required (AMFT, ACSW)

Bilingual – English/Spanish required

1-year experience providing direct mental health services (psychotherapy) to adults, school age children in community-based settings.

Ability to work in a supportive team environment

Requires a high level of creativity, resourcefulness and flexibility

Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of families

Experience with community outreach, event organizing, working with families and children in a community setting preferred

Knowledge of child abuse/neglect prevention

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Home visitation experience desired

Evening and weekend hours required

Knowledge of community resources and experience with interagency collaboration preferred

Ability to work independently, flexible, strong organizational skills, and commitment to teamwork

Basic computer skills required – Word, Excel, Software applications

Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families

All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency.

Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption

Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for Covid-19 + booster, pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR) and influenza (can decline)

Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required