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POSITION: Licensed Clinical Therapist-On-call/extra hours (up to 15 hours per week) Posted 03.01.21
Growing Up Strong Program
PROGRAM and Job DESCRIPTION:
The Growing Up Strong (GUS) Program provides mental health services to children, youth and their families. Referrals come from families, Family Support Services’ programs, other agencies and Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services. In addition to regular job duties, this position requires a commitment to providing primarily home/school-based therapeutic services including working some late afternoon (after school) and early evenings UP TO 15 hours per.
JOB DUTIES:
Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and ongoing mental health services to children, youth and families.
Conduct mental health assessment to determine child’s and youth’s eligibility for program.
Assess children’s and families’ needs and provide appropriate clinical intervention.
Provide ongoing mental health services (e.g., treatment planning, individual therapy, play therapy, dyadic therapy, family therapy, and collateral contacts).
Provide home-based services.
Complete Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tools for children and youth.
Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation.
Bill for all eligible services in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain all necessary requirements for professional licensing.
Fulfill other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in mental health, social work or related field.
Licensed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Psychologist or registered as an MFT is required.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills preferred.
Training and experience in providing assessment, diagnosis and therapy to young children and their parents preferred.
Experience and willingness to provide home/school-based services in diverse communities.
Excellent organizational, written, verbal and skills.
Must be understanding and sensitive to family’s needs.
Working knowledge of Microsoft computer applications.
Respect for and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Requires valid California driver’s license, a clear DMV record, current automobile registration and an insured automobile in good working condition.
Must be physically able to perform all job responsibilities, which may include duties such as sitting, bending, kneeling or lifting minimum 25lbs.
Must be able to receive clearance through a fingerprint/background check (criminal and child abuse).
Information and duties prior to COVID-19 Pandemic. Current duties well be adjusted.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $22.56 – $24.10 per hour DOE. Part- time for up 15 hrs/wk. This position is eligible for sick leave benefit which is accrued at a rate of 1 hour sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER TO: Dr. Dayo M. Diggs, ddiggs@fssba.org Family Support Services, 303 Hegenberger, Suite 400, Oakland CA 94621 Fax: (510) 834-2443 www.fssba.org
Please attach all documents in PDF format. All other file types/formats will not be considered.
Only candidates who meet our selection criteria will be contacted for the next step in our hiring process. Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply.
Family Support Services is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, health status or national origin.
