Program Clinician (MH Therapist) - Summer Temporary

CYCSF•San Francisco, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Summer Clinician is responsible for providing clinically appropriate therapeutic support services for youth between the ages of 5 – 25. Services will be provided directly via phone, teletherapy, CYC offices, client homes or in schools or other community-based San Francisco locations. Flexibility will be needed to identify mutually-convenient venues for therapy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, therapy, counseling or social work field plus minimum of one year of direct counseling experience with youth and their families, or
Current Master’s degree student in final year of program in areas named above;
Current Psy.D. graduate student who has completed at least one year of practicum.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Asian-Pacific Islander (API) youth and families with mental health issues
Experience using Epic (SFDPH electronic record)

Responsibilities

Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic support services for youth of all races/backgrounds between the ages of 5 – 25 which include clinical assessment, screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, progress notes and discharge planning etc.
Provide individual and family therapy with identified families, including parent emotional support and training. Target caseload of 8 to 10 clients.
Develop and conduct activities that address each youth’s unique social, emotional and behavioral needs through skill development in such areas.
Provide case management services for and linkages, advocate for client and family access to services, and collaborate with all systems involved with the family.
Deliver services in a manner convenient to families which may include occasional home visits or evening or weekend calls.
Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with SFDPH required standards.
Act as liaison between all systems (i.e. schools, Juvenile Probation Department, Public Defender’s Office, community partners) and CYC.
Make appropriate referrals to CYC programs and other agencies.
Attend weekly group supervision/staff meetings.
Other duties as assigned.