Youth Justice Therapist - Term Limited

HUCKLEBERRY YOUTH PROGRAMS INC • San Francisco, CA

11d • $76,000 - $76,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide individual and/or family therapy, clinical case management and linkage to services for youth (ages 12-24) who are victims/survivors of a crime, directly impacted by the juvenile justice system or are experiencing school pushout. The therapist may also be utilized to provide basic needs, crisis support & intervention for youth at the point of arrest and clinical consultation to the justice team staff in collaboration with the Justice Division leadership. Young people are referred through the SF District Attorney’s Office: Victim Services Division, HYP Justice Division staff and the HYP Clinical Director.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in social work or counseling
• A clinical license or registered with BBS in pursuit of license
• At least 2 years of experience providing individual therapy and/or youth development services to youth ages 12-18 and/or Transitional Age Youth & Adults (TAYA)
• Willing & able to work & partner with law enforcement representatives on a regular basis
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, oral and written communication skills, & organization
• TB clearance
• Valid CA driver’s license, clear DMV record, and reliable transportation
• Two years driving experience
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Must pass the DOJ/FBI background check. Due to our requirements with licensing, candidates with backgrounds including items on this non-exemptible crimes list will not be eligible for exemption at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capability in Spanish, Cantonese or other San Francisco Threshold languages is strongly preferred; stipend provided
• Thorough knowledge of community-based organizations serving adolescents in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Ability to work in a mobile, crisis, fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Committed to managing multiple projects/tasks, working independently as well as being able to work cohesively in a culturally diverse team environment
• Experience with Medi-Cal documentation, especially use of EPIC
• Experience, awareness and knowledge of cultures of San Francisco youth and families and demonstration of cultural sensitivity and responsiveness
• Experience with telehealth and/or other non-traditional modalities

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or family therapy and/or clinical case management to young people (ages 12-24)
• Receive direct referrals from the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Victim Services Division
• Conduct assessments with youth, including the CANS and the TESI to ensure youth are linked to additional supportive services as appropriate. This may include psychiatric care, substance use disorder treatment, case management, and primary medical care
• Ensure youth feedback is obtained by utilizing the PCOMS (Partners for Change Outcome Rating Scale) at the beginning & end of each session, and giving youth surveys (SF County BHS & funders)
• Utilize healing-centered, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, harm reduction, holistic and youth development practices
• Seek to reduce barriers to accessing mental health services, by demonstrating flexibility in approach and location of service delivery.
• Location of services can include but are not limited to the Justice Division site, other HYP program sites, school partner sites, the Juvenile Justice Center or in the community
• Provide consultation and/or training to Justice Division staff, including in moments of crisis at the center
• Attend & participate in all program & embedded therapist specific and agency required meetings that may be weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
• This includes clinical & program specific supervision & support
• Maintain a fluid caseload and consistent, accurate, thorough and timely electronic documentation of contacts with youth, their families and other service providers within EPIC and Salesforce data entry systems
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skill in conducting biopsychosocial assessments, evaluating and responding to clinical risks, creating diagnostic formulations, developing treatment/goal plans and choosing and applying effective interventions to bring about therapeutic change
• Develop rapport, engagement and retention of youth in services in a manner that demonstrates awareness of the impact of sociocultural factors on experiences, values, learning and counseling needs
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues and apply this vigilantly to clinical practice; consistently maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff
• Consistently work to advance clinical skills and knowledge of self and the clinical team by actively engaging in group and individual supervision, pursuing training opportunities and sharing knowledge
• Co-facilitate behavioral health groups like Parent’s Turn or presentations as directed
• Manage clear and timely communication with system and community partners such as but not limited to Instituto Familiar de la Raza (IFR), Community Youth Center (CYC), Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, Young Community Developers (YCD), Legal Services for Children, SFUSD, SF Victim Services Division, & the SF Juvenile Probation Department
• Participate & engage in personal & professional development trainings focused on best practices in the school to prison pipeline, diversion, therapeutic modalities, youth development and more.
• Support the team with administrative responsibilities as needed such as reception, filing, organizing supplies, office cleaning, etc.
• Other assigned duties as needed to run effective youth justice programming

Benefits

• full medical/dental/vision/acupuncture and chiropractic coverage
• generous vacation time
• Weekly individual clinical supervision
• Group clinical supervision (3x/month + team meeting)
• BBS hours if needed
• Ongoing training and support in a genuine learning environment
• Agency commitment to addressing compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
• The opportunity to work with a wide range of clinical issues within a diverse client population

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees