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SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY

Clinical Lead- Transition Age Youth

SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061

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Encompass is recruiting compassionate, emerging leaders who strive for excellence in their fields. We offer endless opportunities for professional growth with multiple paths toward your future career. When you join Encompass, you are surrounded by peers who are committed to supporting client and staff wellness. Our people and programs touch hundreds of lives each day and you can be part of our effort to bring health, dignity and equity to everyone in our community. We are committed to racial equity and believe in having a diverse workforce that is representative of the many communities we serve. Our agency recognizes the value of racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and strives towards a culture of trauma-informed practices with culturally appropriate services that promote healing.

Transition Age Youth Services serves current and former foster, probation placement and homeless youth ages 15-25. We provide an array of programs and services including counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource center, and subsidized supportive housing. Our mission is to support and empower youth in making a health transition into successful adulthood.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Lead supports staff and interns who work on site at the TAY Drop-In Center as well as providing clinical supervision and overseeing data collection related to MediCal billing and supporting staff in meeting their productivity requirements. The TAY team provides a wide spectrum of trauma informed services to empower and support youth and young adults to make positive choices and changes in their lives. The Clinical Lead ensures site safety and the delivery of quality clinical and case management services both onsite at our Drop-in Center and out in the community. Position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week (Monday- Friday).

Qualifications

Masters' degree in Psychology, Clinical Social Work or related field AND either Associate/license-eligible Social Worker (ASW) or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) required. Experience in providing services to populations experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders or comparable populations. Experience using strengths-based, whole person approach in recovery-oriented services. Excellent organizational and administrative skills. Advanced computer skills: WORD, Excel, AVATAR. Strong ability to manage self-care and support staff in building resilience through self-care strategies.

Wages & Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan for full time employees, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holiday, sick time, and 17 days of paid vacation, pro-rated for positions less than 40 hours a week.