Fred Finch Youth Center
Mental Health Counselor - 1210
Fred Finch Youth Center, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a
Mental Health Counselor , whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.
Pay/Benefits at a Glance:
Pay range is between $25.30 and $32.29 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
Affordable monthly health care premiums
To learn more about our full benefits package, click here
Our Culture and Mission: We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness. The philosophies and concepts behind the service design of Supportive Services for Transition Age Youth draw from both evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices. STAY utilizes principles from the Transition to Independence model (TIP) for working with Transition Age Youth (TAY); the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP); and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Additionally, co-occurring disorders are normative in this population, and therefore all staff receives education in concepts related to co-occurring complexity such as Motivational Interviewing. Individually designed services support participants to gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move successfully into adult life. Through their engagement in program services, participants learn to imagine and develop aspirations for the future.
What You Will Do: Under general supervision, as part of a treatment team, Mental Health Counselor (MHC) I - II provides high quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services to assigned participants and their families; under the guidance of clinical supervision, develops treatment plans and delivers therapeutic services and care coordination; manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and young adults and their families; provides coordination of care with other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education:
Mental Health Counselor I:
B.A. degree from an accredited college/university in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
Mental Health Counselor II:
Either current enrollment in a master’s level psychology/social work/counseling program or a master’s degree in psychology/social work/counseling and eligibility for registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Experience:
Mental Health Counselor I:
One (1) year of experience providing mental health, case management, behavioral health services, teaching, coaching, mentoring for youth or young adults and their families OR currently in a master’s level counseling, psychology, or social work degree program.
Mental Health Counselor II:
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.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Mental Health Counselor , whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.
Pay/Benefits at a Glance:
Pay range is between $25.30 and $32.29 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
21 PTO Days per year
9 Nationally Observed Holidays
401k matching up to 6%
Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
Affordable monthly health care premiums
To learn more about our full benefits package, click here
Our Culture and Mission: We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness. The philosophies and concepts behind the service design of Supportive Services for Transition Age Youth draw from both evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices. STAY utilizes principles from the Transition to Independence model (TIP) for working with Transition Age Youth (TAY); the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP); and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Additionally, co-occurring disorders are normative in this population, and therefore all staff receives education in concepts related to co-occurring complexity such as Motivational Interviewing. Individually designed services support participants to gain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to move successfully into adult life. Through their engagement in program services, participants learn to imagine and develop aspirations for the future.
What You Will Do: Under general supervision, as part of a treatment team, Mental Health Counselor (MHC) I - II provides high quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services to assigned participants and their families; under the guidance of clinical supervision, develops treatment plans and delivers therapeutic services and care coordination; manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and young adults and their families; provides coordination of care with other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education:
Mental Health Counselor I:
B.A. degree from an accredited college/university in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.
Mental Health Counselor II:
Either current enrollment in a master’s level psychology/social work/counseling program or a master’s degree in psychology/social work/counseling and eligibility for registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Experience:
Mental Health Counselor I:
One (1) year of experience providing mental health, case management, behavioral health services, teaching, coaching, mentoring for youth or young adults and their families OR currently in a master’s level counseling, psychology, or social work degree program.
Mental Health Counselor II:
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.
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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