Director of Mental Health (LCSW)
About The Position
Inspired by the power of our vibrant, determined community, our vision at Amigos de Guadalupe (“Amigos”) is to bring about transformational change in East San José. At Amigos, we ensure that the basic needs of our community are met, deliver high-quality programs, and mobilize and organize for justice. We do this by providing housing and rental assistance, mental health services, immigration legal services, education programs, and community organizing programs that advocate for systems change. Background We are seeking a compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and culturally aware Social Worker with a strong understanding of equity and justice issues. As part of our leadership team, you will support our mental health team by enhancing our current services and advocating for future services that support individuals and families, strengthen their coping skills, provide access to resources, and improve their quality of life. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in the community and grow your leadership skills by supporting program development and mentoring team members within Amigos. If you are committed to creating meaningful change and supporting diverse communities, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Active California state Licensed Clinical Social Worker in good standing
- Strong cultural competency
- Linguistic proficiency in Spanish
- Prefer at least three years experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect across diverse populations
- Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to supporting evolving agency goals
- Ability to supervise and motivate teams while maintaining accountability
- Expert clinical and case management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and organizational information
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust in diverse communities
Nice To Haves
- Prefer experience in clinical and employee supervision
- Prefer experience in Program Development and launching initiatives
- Prefer experience working in unhoused shelter environments
- Experience working with immigrants and migrants
- valid driver’s license preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized support plans to help clients and families navigate challenges and build resilience
- Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
- Ensure programs and services are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate
- Provide leadership and clinical supervision to social work staff and interns, especially in complex client cases
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date treatment records in compliance with professional standards
- Connect clients with community resources and external services as needed
- Identify gaps in available services and advocate for expanded supports
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions as needed
- Offer crisis intervention and support as needed
- Mentor and provide professional development opportunities for team members
- Collaborate across Amigos departments and act as a liaison with public and private agencies
Benefits
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and life insurance.
- Retirement eligibility with employer match after 1 year of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
