Job description

Our program is expanding!

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) is a leading provider of support and life readiness services to at-risk youth, ages 0-25, in Sonoma County. Social Advocates for Youth provides services in three areas: housing, counseling and career services. We are proud to have received the award for being “One of the Best Places to Work in the North Bay” for a total of 6 years!

Social Advocates for Youth is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess a passion for SAY’s mission, vision, and core values. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives. Everyone is welcome – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

***$1,000 HIRING BONUS OFFERED!***

Job Title: School Mental Health Clinician

Department: Counseling

Pay Rate: $23-27/hr. (DOE) - Associate & $28-$32/hr. (DOE) - Licensed

About the Role

SAY’s School Mental Health Clinicians provide mental health therapeutic support to students, on an individual and/or group basis, in school settings within the Marin and West Marin area. Clinicians work collaboratively with school counselors, staff, teachers and parents to support students in removing mental health and behavioral barriers to learning. SAY Clinicians work closely with a supportive team of other youth and family therapists, clinical supervisors, and program leadership in working toward SAY’s mission to “serve the most vulnerable children, youth, and their families so they can realize their fullest potential to live their best lives.” Excellent and supportive Consult group available for Licensed Clinicians.

A Day in the Life

• Work with students who are having difficulties with social-emotional issues using individual sessions and small groups.
• Provide remote Telehealth counseling services during school closures.
• Provide in class mental health wellness lessons.
• Work in close and professional collaboration with school academic counselors and other staff/teachers.
• Provide students and families with outside resources and referrals in cases of higher clinical need.
• Complete all documentation and keep up-to-date electronic records.
• Create meaningful treatment goals for clients’ therapeutic services
• Collaborate with other service providers including other therapists and community partner agencies.
• Participate in support meetings, team meeting, individual supervision (if needed), small group supervision and/or licensed consultation.
• Respond in a positive and respectful manner to diversity among the agency’s service population and staff.
• Use evidenced based practices in individual and group therapy sessions.
• Consult and provide training to teachers and other staff to assist them with planning and implementing interventions to increase academic performance.
• Follow all laws regarding confidentiality, mandated reporting and HIPAA
• Perform other related duties as assigned

License/ Registration

• Holds a valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience providing mental health support to youth and families, experience in a school setting preferred.
• Knowledge and compliance of child welfare reporting laws.
• Experienced with detailed documentation and assessment.
• Able to work independently at various school sites.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated awareness of sensitivity to, and competence in, working with cultural and socioeconomically diverse students.
• Proven ability to develop rapport and trust with youth, families and school personnel and ability to engage students who may be reluctant to seek services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as set forth by the mental health professional ethical standards related to client information while balancing the need for collaboration with school professionals.

What We’d Love for you to Have

Knowledge or skills in:

• Child and adolescent development
• Community resources and referrals
• Experience providing ERMHS counseling to students with an IEP
• Therapeutic bilingual abilities (preferred not required)
• Flexibility, independence and willingness to commit to the full school year

· Willingness to be a part of a team that supports personal and professional growth

• Enrolled in or willing to enroll as Beacon Partnership Mental Health Provider

Why SAY?

Our current team of clinicians describe our culture as cohesive, collaborative, supportive, and creative. They feel valued by leadership throughout the agency and are encouraged to embrace their own self-expression and creativity.

The Perks

• Leadership values self-care, flexibility and a healthy work-life balance
• Laptops, clinical supplies and mobile office provided
• Additional onsite trainings including trauma informed treatment, self-care, cultural competency and more
• CE opportunities
• Excellent and supportive weekly consultation group for licensed Clinicians
• Quick accrual of PTO including personal floating holidays, vacation time, appreciation days and sick time

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on licensure status
• 401k with company match
• Medical/Dental/Life insurance
• Pet Bereavement

Must pass criminal background, sanctions check, TB screening and requirements to drive on SAY business.

REQUIRED: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

SAY offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits with a low employee contribution and life insurance, as well as vacation, sick time and generous holiday time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

To be considered, please send cover letter and resume to the email provided.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have providing mental health support to youth & families?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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