About this opportunity
Channel Islands YMCA lists this LEAD CLINICIAN opportunity in santa barbara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Clinician
Youth and Family Services - Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Overview
Salary Range $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type F/T and P/T Available Job Shift Day
Description
BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU
FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
Affordable Medical PPO Option
Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
YMCA Retirement Fund
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
Flexible Schedule
What does a Lead Clinician do?
Perform direct client contact duties via face-to-face and telehealth. Provide individual, group, family, couples, crisis, informal and formal therapeutic sessions
Lead daily structured therapeutic group activities to promote positive youth development and trauma-informed care
Implement weekly group therapy and support groups to a select group of youth and caregivers via in-person, virtual, or hybrid-format sessions, to be determined based on the needs of the participants
Take lead in collaborative meetings, multi-disciplinary treatment, and other service coordination to best serve multi-system involved youth and their families
Ensure all YFS clinical referrals are responded to quickly and efficiently
Lead bi-weekly clinical case conferences with the clinical team to review past and current YFS clients and cases
Provide on-call guidance to caseworkers and clinical trainees in conjunction with the agency's leads and supervisors
Conduct regular informal check-ins with Clinical Trainees, Caseworkers, and Coordinators to offer additional support and guidance to front-line staff at all YFS programs
Act as a liaison between front-line staff, and Directors to enhance service delivery via identified staff training, program updates, and new opportunities
Thoroughly document, assess, and establish running diagnoses and treatment plans for each client including training, education, and oversight
Collect and document client demographic information, safety screenings, and other pertinent information to ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential
Utilize effective de-escalation techniques and interventions while responding to 24/7 crisis hotline and drop-ins, intakes, one-on-one check-ins, and family meetings or mediations
Conduct screenings and assessments with each youth to develop client individual service plans and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services
Ensure clients receive clinical assessments including and not limited to the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACEs) and others as needed
Our Commitment to Belonging
At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years old
Master's Degree required
Associate or Licensure preferred in Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or other related licensure; will accept current graduate-level enrollment toward licensure
2+ years related work experience
At least one year of experience with individual/group/team mediation and conflict resolution
Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
Maintain a valid California driver's license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier
Worksite address
santa barbara, CA, 93190, US
Who can apply
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