WestCoast Children's Clinic
Mental Health Clinician for Foster Youth
WestCoast Children's Clinic, Hayward, California, us, 94557
Overview
WestCoast Children’s Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children’s Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity. SIGNING BONUS
- $2,000 ($4,000 for bilingual Spanish) Responsibilities
Screening, assessment, and therapeutic interventions as children enter into or change placement within the child welfare system. Consult with county social workers and make recommendations regarding the mental health needs of clients. Short-term therapeutic interventions to clients as well as collateral support and guidance to foster parents, relatives, and group home staff in order to facilitate children’s transition to and stabilization in their placements. Individual and family therapy, caregiver guidance, collateral contacts, and case management to children with chronic placement instability for a period of 3-12 months. Provide stabilization support services to children and TAY in an in-person milieu environment. Provide services at WCC program sites and in the community (youth’s homes, communities, other agencies, and schools); travel is required. What will you gain?
Receive individual clinical supervision by a dedicated supervisor and participate in a case conference Enhanced training and professional development support for recent graduates Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have several Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we provide the highest standard of care and offer extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts. Training includes CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma / Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), Supervisor in training program, and much more! Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience 100% Employer-paid medical and a variety of different plans (base plan, Kaiser HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees Quarterly and annual incentive compensation plans, generous retirement plan contribution Bilingual pay differential for qualified candidates (10% of yearly salary) 403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options Flex-spending options - Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans 14 Paid Holidays, Self-Care Leave (additional PTO accrual with increased years of service) 15 days paid time off per year (equivalent to 3 weeks) Professional development stipend Weekly supervision and case conference CEUs for trainings Monthly wellness stipend The ideal candidate has
A Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage, and family therapy or social work (required). Current and valid license or registration with the CA BBS or BOP 1-2 years post-graduate work with children and families preferred (open to recent graduates.) Demonstrate clinical skill in assessment / evaluation and treatment, crisis intervention while working with complex, multiple diagnosis histories. Well-organized, efficient, and excellent time management A trauma-informed and relational approach to working with youth Work with Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing. Ability to assess needs, strengths & provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in small and large group settings. Clean DMV record; travel is required. Experience with developmental milestones and child development. Position details and compensation
Salary range is $72,000-$82,000+ per year (unlicensed starting at $72,000 and licensed starting at $82,000) PLUS 10% differential for alternative workweek (regular weekend shift required.), and 10% Spanish language differential, if applicable. Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area. WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
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WestCoast Children’s Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children’s Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity. SIGNING BONUS
- $2,000 ($4,000 for bilingual Spanish) Responsibilities
Screening, assessment, and therapeutic interventions as children enter into or change placement within the child welfare system. Consult with county social workers and make recommendations regarding the mental health needs of clients. Short-term therapeutic interventions to clients as well as collateral support and guidance to foster parents, relatives, and group home staff in order to facilitate children’s transition to and stabilization in their placements. Individual and family therapy, caregiver guidance, collateral contacts, and case management to children with chronic placement instability for a period of 3-12 months. Provide stabilization support services to children and TAY in an in-person milieu environment. Provide services at WCC program sites and in the community (youth’s homes, communities, other agencies, and schools); travel is required. What will you gain?
Receive individual clinical supervision by a dedicated supervisor and participate in a case conference Enhanced training and professional development support for recent graduates Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have several Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we provide the highest standard of care and offer extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts. Training includes CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma / Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), Supervisor in training program, and much more! Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience 100% Employer-paid medical and a variety of different plans (base plan, Kaiser HMO), dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees Quarterly and annual incentive compensation plans, generous retirement plan contribution Bilingual pay differential for qualified candidates (10% of yearly salary) 403b retirement plan with ROTH and 403b contribution options Flex-spending options - Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans 14 Paid Holidays, Self-Care Leave (additional PTO accrual with increased years of service) 15 days paid time off per year (equivalent to 3 weeks) Professional development stipend Weekly supervision and case conference CEUs for trainings Monthly wellness stipend The ideal candidate has
A Master’s or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage, and family therapy or social work (required). Current and valid license or registration with the CA BBS or BOP 1-2 years post-graduate work with children and families preferred (open to recent graduates.) Demonstrate clinical skill in assessment / evaluation and treatment, crisis intervention while working with complex, multiple diagnosis histories. Well-organized, efficient, and excellent time management A trauma-informed and relational approach to working with youth Work with Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing. Ability to assess needs, strengths & provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in small and large group settings. Clean DMV record; travel is required. Experience with developmental milestones and child development. Position details and compensation
Salary range is $72,000-$82,000+ per year (unlicensed starting at $72,000 and licensed starting at $82,000) PLUS 10% differential for alternative workweek (regular weekend shift required.), and 10% Spanish language differential, if applicable. Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area. WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
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