Head of Service (Clinical)

Ruby's Place•Castro Valley, CA

3d•$115,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Head of Service (Clinical) In-Person Full-Time (40 hours per week) Position in Hayward, CA (Exempt) Who We Are Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, substance recovery, and wrap-around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. All programs are low barrier. RP is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate a workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence. We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. Who You Are You have a strong commitment to preventing interpersonal violence as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills and strong techniques for relationship building. You believe people should determine their own path towards healing, and have an orientation towards survivor-centered services. You are a go-getter who enjoys fast paced environments. You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working as part of a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple time-sensitive projects. You are flexible, creative, and take initiative in handling emergencies. What You Will Do This position is primarily in-person at the STRTP facility and providing clinical services in the Milieu setting. In this role you will provide mental health services to our clients and help support the staff with psychoeducation and professional consultation as it pertains to mental health. As the Head of services you will collaborate with the facility manager, associate director of youth and family services and other stakeholders who provide services and support the clients.

Requirements

Conducting Psychological assessments- trained in CANS implementation. Comprehensive evaluations and assessments to determine the child’s mental health needs and diagnose them. CANS will facilitate the linkage between each youth’s assessment and diagnosis and risk behaviors. Each youth will be rated based on their history and current functioning on their behavioral and emotional domain
Individual psychotherapy and coordinating Psychiatric assessment- One on one therapy sessions with a mental health professional to address specific mental health issues. Leading into the risk assessment, the clinician will provide a safety plan if needed. A safety plan will include the youth’s triggers, warning signs, coping strategies, and crisis plan. You and QI will Youth and QI will collaborate with the care team to identify and address risky behavior such as cutting, suicidal ideations, and drug use.
Group therapy with the youth- Therapy sessions conducted in a group setting, where youth can interact with peers who have similar challenges.
Family Therapy: Therapy that involves the youth and their family to address family dynamics and improve overall family functioning. Depending on the youth’s comfort and family needs, in person and.or telehealth family sessions will be conducted.
Family reunification services - These may include counseling, substance abuse treatment, parenting classes, and supervised visitation to ensure a safe and stable environment for reunification.
In possession of a valid CA driver's license, proof of insurance, and be approved by RP insurance as a driver in order to drive agency vehicles. If a staff member cannot be approved by RP insurance as a driver, employment might not be able to continue. Instances where staff cannot be approved to drive will be reviewed on a case by case basis to determine if employment can continue in their role without driving agency vehicles. Items considered include but are not limited to: the shift the staff member holds and the frequency/necessity of driving during that shift, the amount of time before the staff member may be approved to drive by the insurance carrier, the availability of other staff on site to drive agency vehicles as program needs require, etc.
Able to complete all required background checks. Additional requirements may be deemed necessary, including fingerprinting (Live Scan), completion of all Community Care Licensing (CCL) documents, a suitability process through ORR and ability to meet CCL licensing requirements.
Experience providing evidence-based mental health services to children and families required.
Advanced knowledge of standards and regulations governing community mental health services and mental health care in a Milieu setting..
Advanced knowledge and training in trauma-sensitive, evidence-based intervention and assessment models for children and families.
Ability to build strong teams to meet performance goals.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
Must demonstrate cultural humility and a strengths-based, recovery philosophy.
Excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
Must have the passion and knowledge on providing training on topics such as motivational interviewing.
DBT, trauma- focused cognitive processing and seeking safety.
Possession of a valid license in Psychology ( LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPCC) issued by the California Board of Psychology.
Experience working with trauma survivors from underserved populations, including young people of color, people who are homeless and/or chronically mentally ill, people from immigrant and refugee groups, and diverse populations..
Experience providing evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment.
Experience doing case management, outreach, and home visits.
Ability to communicate and write business correspondence, reports and applications.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and Individuals.
Ability to interpret budgets, government regulations, and financial reports. Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Conducts clinical intakes of new clients using a trauma-sensitive approach and identifies service needs when appropriate. Assessment includes identifying presenting problems, psychosocial history, mental status exam, and DSM-5 diagnosis.
Clinical interventions include: crisis interventions, individual and group psychotherapy.
As the STRTP Head of Services you will be supporting all the clinical aspects of the program including supporting clients, adherence to all clinical guidelines of the STRTP program listed in the program statement, involvement in the Medi-cal and mental health certification process and all the other duties assigned by your supervisor.
Clinical services also include short-term, trauma-sensitive individual and group psychotherapy as well as comprehensive clinical case management, liaison with other health care providers, and referral and accompaniment to community services when appropriate.
Will facilitate family reunification sessions in collaboration with the case manager and county child welfare worker.
Caseload consists of complex clients, all of whom have histories of trauma, including acute and chronic physical and sexual abuse, and are victims of interpersonal violence such as sexual assault, physical assault, domestic violence, gunshot wounds, political torture, and immigration trauma. Many clients also have concurrent medical problems, psychosocial problems, and may have substance abuse problems as well.
Provides consultation to a multidisciplinary treatment team on the psychosocial ramifications of trauma, substance abuse, psychiatric problems and chronic medical problems.
Develops a comprehensive treatment and service plan for each client, integrating knowledge from a wide range of human service resources.
Facilitates coordination of services among various agencies; advocates for and links clients to needed services.
Attends all the assigned meetings and/or any grant deliverable duties per request of other supervisors.
Fill out a functional timesheet by assigned due dates in compliance with the time allocations.
Actively participate in reflective supervision
Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures in relation to duties of the job
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Maintain client records according to California, City, and County requirements.
Records data in client’s chart according to Medi-cal and CARF standards..
Meets program productivity standards; Completes productivity forms, clinical documentation and other documentation of services in a timely fashion.
Assists in processing Quality Improvement requests.
Assists in data collection for program evaluation and research purposes.
Attends staff meetings and other assigned meetings, participates in training sessions (e.g. in services, grand rounds).