FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
ACT CLINICIAN (Finance)
M.A. Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
Registered intern or associate (AMFT or ACSW or APCC with relevant experience with target population) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within first six ( 6) months after hire.
Certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if the work assignment is in a County program that requires CANS/ANSA certification.
Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, and young adults.
Supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services
Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, individual/family/group behavioral treatment methods for target population of program.
Demonstrated knowledge of risk assessment, including danger to self or others, and effective community-based interventions for those with high risk.
Clean driving record; current CA Driver's License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hired.
Must have access to dependable transportation; personal car insurance meeting minimum liability coverage required if position requires driving for work or transporting participants.
Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems.
Preferred
License (LCSW or MFT or LPCC) preferred.
One (1) year post-graduate school experience with program target population (Young adults who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness with moderate to severe psychiatric symptoms).
One (1) year experience with Assertive Community Treatment program or similar community-based modality, such as Wraparound.
One (1) year of training or clinical experience with individuals and groups in one or more of the following: substance use treatment, treatment of co-occurring disorders, supported employment, housing access, and/or social skills training.
Demonstrated ability to assess, triage and organize work.
Applies a strength-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and flexible approach to supervision, participant and community service, enacting the principle of doing "whatever it takes" to support recovery, health, and wellness.
Familiarity, training, certification, or experience with recovery-model orientation, public mental health systems, and/or relevant evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, trauma-informed interventions).
Exhibits strong behavioral, crisis management and family/individual/group therapy skills.
Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.
Communication
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information or detailed spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Must be able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (i.e., alarms, etc.).
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. The position is sedentary 75% of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and, at all times, maintained within safe California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL/OSHA) standards.
Must have visual acuity to view a computer terminal; to perform activities such as preparing reports, analyzing data; and to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Must be able to work on a computer for up to 20 hours per week.
Must be able to move in and out of offices, participant's homes or other community settings, and on the Coolidge Campus.
Possesses the ability to actively participate in and supervise participants' recreational activities, including noncompetitive sports.
Must be able to bend, lift as much as 25 lbs., and walk up to a mile at one time.
Must be able to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
Must be licensed and have the ability and skill to drive cars, vans, or other vehicles.
Must be able to drive locally 30% of the workday.
Must be able to physically monitor youths to ensure they do not hurt themselves or others.
The job has potential for injury or harm, and the ability to assess and avoid threats posed by participants and the community is necessary to maintain safety.
If you want to make a positive difference in someone's life, and join an organization with a staying power in helping others, send us your resume. We offer competitive compensation package to include comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, company paid life and AD&D as well as voluntary life insurance, voluntary short-term disability insurance, voluntary long-term disability insurance, 401k contribution + company match, PTO, Holiday Pay, and other voluntary benefits to help support your lifestyle.
To learn more about the organization, visit us at https://www.fredfinch.org