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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Mental Health Therapist (School Based) - Bilingual Spanish

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, Concord, California, us, 94527

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Mental Health Therapist (School Based) - Bilingual Spanish

Fred Finch School Based Services are a full-service therapy program designed to help youth in elementary through high school to learn to succeed in school, improve their grades, attendance and interpersonal relationships with their peers and families. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services staff work closely with teachers, school staff, caregivers, parents, and participants to improve participants’ functioning at school and home. Each student is evaluated independently, and a customized action plan is developed for addressing each of the known barriers to success. Youth enrolled at identified schools in Mt. Diablo Unified School District, who have full-scope Medi-Cal, are eligible for services. Brief Description Join our team as:

Mental Health Therapist What You Will Do Under administrative and clinical supervision (Mental Health Therapist I) or consultation and direction (Mental Health Therapist II), provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families; develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family therapy, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services; manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and/or young adult participants; provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; and performs related duties as assigned. Shifts Available Full time; M-F 8:00-4:30, school hours/days; working in-person and on school sites, home and community as needed. Amazing Benefits: PTO Days 9 Nationally Observed Holidays 401k matching up to 6% Affordable monthly health care premiums What You Bring to The Table (requirements): Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field; and Mental Health Therapist I: One (1) year of internship experience providing mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults. Mental Health Therapist II: Two (2) years of post-master’s experience providing professional mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment. Mental Health Therapist I: Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Mental Health Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Our Mission: Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

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