Mental Health Therapist (Foster Care)

Stars Behavioral Health Group • San Leandro, CA

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides mental health services, including assessment and evaluation, to foster care clients ages 3–21 and their families or caregivers. The role works as a liaison with external agencies and as part of teams with clinical and support staff. Responsibilities also include documenting and billing for clinical services and completing outcome information.

The program provides specialized, community-based therapeutic and support services to Alameda County youth in foster care who have experienced serious trauma and loss. Youth are placed within 90 miles of the San Leandro site. Using a strength-based, relational, team approach, services address emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationships, and healthy coping skills. The program also supports independent living skills, housing connections, and educational and vocational goals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a mental health field.
• Two years of experience in a mental health field.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC, or California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
• One year of direct service experience with emotionally disturbed youth in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting; student internship or practicum time may be substituted.
• Valid California driver's license, automobile insurance, and regular access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Education in psychology, social work, child care counseling, or development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and evaluation, psychotherapy, and case management to foster care youth and their significant others.
• Work with clients, families, school personnel, community agency representatives, and other relevant parties to promote rehabilitation and address issues affecting social and emotional daily living.
• Liaise with external agencies, including child and family services, behavioral health services, probation, dependency court, and police, to support youth adjustment in daily living routines.
• Help youth prepare for lasting academic and personal functioning through counseling, shadowing, training, modeling, and other appropriate interventions.
• Support appropriate housing, vocational, educational, and treatment experiences for youth.
• Be available by phone for crisis intervention, support, and assistance with problem resolution.
• Document and bill for clinical services and complete outcome information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time