About Us: Youth Alive is a non-profit organization dedicated to violence prevention and developing youth leaders in Oakland, CA and beyond. We have an extremely rich company culture that includes strong values of diversity and inclusion, healing, community, courage, relentlessness, and innovative leadership.
We currently seek a highly skilled and passionate Bilingual (Spanish/English) Mental Health Therapist / Counselor to provide direct services to the clients of Youth Alive programs.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Provide mental health services to youth, young adults, and caregivers as referred by Youth Alive programs and partners
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed
- Conduct home visits and generally provide services in the field which may include transportation of self and client to and from counseling activities in the community. (Use of vehicle is necessary)
- Facilitate/co-facilitate therapeutic support groups with youth and young adults as needed
- Complete and maintain all required documentation in a regular, timely manner and in accordance with agency policies
- Participate in mental health chart reviews
- Comply with all requirements of child abuse reporting and confidentiality in accordance with standards set by the agency
- Collaborate closely with non-clinical front-line workers to ensure quality of care
- Participate in the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (the HAVI) Mental Health Working Group and annual conferences
- Clinicians licensed for more than 2 years may be asked to support supervision of Associate
- Participate in agency staff meetings monthly, 2 annual retreats, and self-care activities
Skills and Qualifications include:
- Must be either an AMFT, APCC, ASW (Supervision is provided by an LMFT) or hold one of the following licenses: LMFT, LPCC, LCSW and also be registered with California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Experience working either in the community or in a variety of settings: homes, schools, neighborhoods, agencies is preferred
- Passionate interest in violence prevention and serving communities experiencing violence
- Experience supporting juvenile justice/criminal justice system-involved youth and adults is preferred
- Experience providing counseling to those impacted by trauma is preferred
- Experience with grief and loss counseling is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have strong communication skills - Written and Verbal
- Must be reliable, highly organized, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work some evenings & weekends (occasionally, if needed)
- Experience with CalVCB (Victim Compensation Board) a plus
Youth Alive is proud to offer a generous total compensation package to include: (Option of) 100% premium paid Medical with Chiro & Acupuncture, Dental, Vision, LTD and Life Insurance, 403(b) with 5% employer contribution (after 2 consecutive years of employment), up $1200.00 annually for education reimbursement (after 2 years of employment), 4-week Paid Sabbatical Leave (after 5 years of employment), $500.00 professional development funds annually, Flexible Spending Account, Financial Wellness benefit, 18 paid holidays including office closure 4 days between Christmas and New Year's Day, 120 hours paid vacation 1st through 4th year of employment (increasing to 160 hours at 5 years of employment), 10 days paid sick leave at start of each year, and more!
Applicants with personal experience in overcoming violence, violence-related injuries and/or the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply.
Youth Alive celebrates diversity in all its forms. Youth ALIVE! is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid CA drivers' license, good driving record, and use of an insured vehicle?
- Are you registered with CA BBS?
Experience:
- professional community, schools or agency: 1 year (Preferred)
- supporting people in juvenile or criminal justice system: 1 year (Preferred)
- work with youth/families from high violence communities: 1 year (Preferred)
- providing counseling to those impacted by trauma: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish and English (Required)
License/Certification:
- AMFT, APCC, ASW, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94609