Mental Health Therapist I-II - WRAP Program

Fred Finch Youth Center•San Diego, CA

2d•$70,074 - $98,417

About The Position

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a Mental Health Therapist, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you'll be able to find the right position to help others. Pay/Benefits at a Glance: This position may be filled at one of two levels: Mental Health Therapist I is between $70,074- $89,434.15 per year; and Mental Health Therapist II is between: $77,112 - 98,416.62 per year. The actualpensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 21 PTO Days per year 9 Nationally Observed Holidays 401k matching up to 6% Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program Affordable monthly health care premiums To learn more about our full benefits package, click Our Culture and Mission: We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centeredanization w our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We aremitted to creating an environment w employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within ouranization and themunities we serve. Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals andmunities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness. Wrap Connections is a program designed to support youth and families using a high-fidelity model that is family centered, culturally/linguistically responsive andmunity based. The Wrap team works with families to learn effective tools and strategies to help create sustainable stability and progress in the home, school, andmunity, utilizing aprehensive strength-based approach. Our program offers a myriad of services and support including behavioral and mental health assessment and interventions as well as medication and psychiatric support. Participants include the child, youth and their family; a Care Coordinator, Behavior Counselor, and Parent/Youth Partner, school personnel, other service providers, and/or other family designates What You Will Do: Under administrative and clinical supervision (Mental Health Therapist I) or consultation and direction (Mental Health Therapist II), provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families; develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family therapy, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services; manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and/or young adult participants; provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; and performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: Mental Health Therapist I-II: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field; and Mental Health Therapist I: One (1) year of internship experience providing mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, ormunity-based setting for children, youth, or young adults. Mental Health Therapist II: Two (2) years of post-master's experience providing professional mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, ormunity-based setting for children, youth, or young adults. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment. Mental Health Therapist I: Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within the first six (6) months after hire. Mental Health Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Join our team as: Mental Health Therapist Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #LI-GG1

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
Mental Health Therapist I: One (1) year of internship experience providing mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, ormunity-based setting for children, youth, or young adults.
Mental Health Therapist II: Two (2) years of post-master's experience providing professional mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, ormunity-based setting for children, youth, or young adults.
Mental Health Therapist I: Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within the first six (6) months after hire.
Mental Health Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families
develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family therapy, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services
manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and/or young adult participants
provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans
performs related duties as assigned