Clinician – Community Based – Oakland/Pittsburg, CA

Facilitating Health and Recovery
Youth with substance use issues are at a higher risk for mental health problems, including depression, behavioral issues, and suicide. The (MDFT) program provides short-term intensive therapy to families and youth struggling with substance use and mental health challenges through a variety of therapeutic and behavioral supports designed for:

• Adolescents: Providing individual therapy to improve self-awareness and confidence, set goals, build communication and social skills, and reduce substance use and problem behaviors.
• Parents: Assisting parents to regain influence over their adolescent.
• Families: Coaching and modeling to improve family problem-solving and increase feelings of love and connection.
• Communities: Improving access to community systems such as school and probation for decreasing barriers to treatment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A positive, service-oriented team player with the ability to work collaboratively with families in their homes. Has a demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client population.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• M.S.W or M.A/M.S. in relevant field, from an accredited graduate school.
• Current license or registered internship toward licensure.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in providing direct clinical services to adolescents.
• The willingness and the ability to participate in intensive MDFT model and certification process.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly encouraged to apply.
• Fulfill video recording and live supervision expectations of MDFT.
• Experience providing family therapy and/or experience with substance abuse treatment is preferred.
• The willingness and the ability to be trained in LCC therapeutic and relationship-building philosophy that includes Collaborative Problem-Solving, Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI), and SAFE Environments training programs
• Physical fitness with the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one knee and get back up
• Willingness and ability to drive to clients’ homes located throughout Contra Costa County.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to bill for Medi-Cal services
• Physical ability to work on a keyboard to prepare reports and to enter data.
• Valid California driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record and personal vehicle insurance coverage

• Time Off: 4 weeks of vacation, 18 sick days and 10 holidays (including 1 flex holiday); Vacation and sick time begin accruing from day one of employment
• Benefits: medical, dental and vision with 90-95% employer subsidy for employee premiums; we also offer 50% for dependents. Additional Benefits include flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, retirement & pension plans and mileage reimbursement.
• Supervision: Weekly individual and group supervision.
• Professional Development/Training: Each year, employees can be reimbursed for expenses related professional licensing and other fees, as well as for professional development opportunities. Employees who have been with us for one year are also eligible to participate in advanced training series.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit approved site.