Title Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Mental Health Therapist - Contra Costa School Based Description Job Summary: Are you a bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician and interested in promoting violence prevention and mental health with youth and young adults? Come join Fred Finch Youth Center! FFYC is partnering with John Muir Healths Beyond Violence and One Day at a Time to provide mental health services to young people and their families in the community and at identified school sites in Brentwood and Antioch. The clinician works to improve the young persons functioning at home and at school/work by evaluating each individual independently and developing a customized action plan to address each barrier to success. The clinician also engages families in the process. This is a full-time Tuesday-Saturday position at community, clinic, and school sites, based on a 10-month school year, with a half day at a mobile health clinic in Brentwood year-round. At the clinic, the clinician offers free mental health counseling services to support the emotional well-being of individuals and families. Click for complete Job Description Position Requirements Qualifications Required 1. M.A. Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university. 2. Registered intern or associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within first 6 months after hire. Registered PCC intern (PCCI)* with relevant experience with target population eligible in San Diego/Alameda/San Mateo Counties (If working in a program licensed by Community Care Licensing must meet minimum training and experience requirements). For more information please see http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/pdf/CCR/STRTP_ILS.pdf 3. Licensed (LCSW or MFT; or, in San Diego/ Alameda/San Mateo County Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC ). A license may be preferred based upon program need. 4. Certified to conduct a CANS/ANSA assessment within 90 days of employment if the work assignment is in a County program that requires CANS/ANSA certification. 5. Bi-Lingual Spanish speaking required. Preferred 1. One year post-graduate school experience with program target population (Example: intellectually disabled, homeless, teens or young adults, seriously emotionally disturbed). 2. One year experience with program modality (example: school-based, residential, mobile/community-based, assertive community treatment, wraparound, etc.) (*) For LPCC/PCCIs, the county-specific eligibility must be verified by the hiring manager including certification by the BBS to work with families, as required. CHECK OUT WHAT OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE! Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (PPO or HMO options) Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan Employer paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account (both medical and dependent care) 8 Paid holidays 21 days of Paid Time Off Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Req Number SOC-19-00001 Location FFYC - Antioch About the Organization For over a century, Fred Finch Youth Center has brought hope and healing to vulnerable youth and their families. Our clients are children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities or emotional disorders that may be transitioning from foster care or homelessness, recovering from abuse, or underserved by traditional service providers. We provide over 3,000 youth each year with residential care, special education, vocational training, transitional housing, homeless youth programs, school-based counseling, and in-home support on residential campuses in Oakland and San Diego and in homes, schools, and communities in over several counties throughout California. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others. FFYC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer who does not discriminate and follows all regulations under the Act as well as all the regulations under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. Fred Finch Youth Center partners with contracted providers to provide mental health services to residents of the following counties: * Alameda County * Contra Costa County * Fresno County * Los Angeles County * Merced County * Napa County * Orange County *Placer County * Sacramento County * San Diego County * San Mateo County * Santa Clara County This position is currently accepting applications.