Mental Health Clinician (TRC)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $40 per hour

Mental Health Clinician (TRC)

In-Person Part-Time (10 hours per week, Non Exempt)

Position based at Castro Valley Office / All Sites as Necessary

Reports To : Associate Director of Adult Clinical Services

Who We Are

Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, and wrap around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. There are no barriers to participate in our programs.

RP is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection. We value diversity, and equity across all races, genders, sexualities, and abilities. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence including women, individuals with disabilities, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. We encourage those with lived experience with housing instability, trafficking, domestic violence, and interpersonal violence to join our team.

Who You Are

You have a strong commitment to the field of mental health as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills, the willingness to expand on your knowledge of trauma sensitive care and an orientation towards survivor-centered services.

You are a motivated clinician who enjoys a fast-paced environment while embracing change and growth. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working independently to manage the needs of all clients on your caseload, enjoy working with a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple demands of your role. You are flexible, creative, willing to grow in your role and take initiative in handling crises.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Have knowledge in working with immigrant and refugee, runaway, juvenile justice systems, LGBTQ and / or chronically mentally ill youth.
• Has had experience, or willingness to work with and learn about those who have had prior incarcerations and or have done harm.
• Preferred knowledge or certification in substance abuse treatment, or a willingness to work with those who have substance abuse challenges.
• Familiarity with diagnosing clients and developing effective treatment plans.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
• Excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills.
• Awareness of social service agencies, state regulations and APA / BBS standards as it relates. to client treatment, client rights and client / client confidentiality.
• Open-minded, non-judgmental, flexible, and have good humor.
• People of color and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
• Preferred fluent in Spanish (spoken and written).
• Preferred knowledge and familiarity, or willingness to learn and work with those who have experience with substance abuse and dual diagnosis.

You Are Also :

What You Will Do

You will report to the Associate Director of Adult Clinical Services. This position has flexibility for some telehealth and also in person. In this role you will provide mental health services to our clients and help support the staff with psychoeducation and professional consultation as it pertains to mental health. This position will also provide you the opportunity to share your knowledge of mental health through presentations and collaboration with other providers within and outside of RP.

Responsibilities include

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Clinical Supervision, Teaching, Training, and Program Development :

Record Keeping and Administration and Other Duties :

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid in person & remote work. Time spent on-site versus remote working will be discussed and agreed upon with your supervisor. You are expected to be availableon-site as necessary given business needs. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical activities, including lifting up to 25 pounds. You will be subject to frequent interruptions and must be able to multitask and handle stress. Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required.

Applying

The pay scale for the Mental Health position is $40 per hour (non-exempt), depending on level of experience and qualifications. The benefits that come with working at RP part time include immediate vesting in our 403(b) with a generous match. This is a part-time, 10 hours per week, hourly position. This is a hybrid position (flex work), with some days required in our Castro Valley Office. Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area.

Preference will be given to internal applicants.

At RP, we are committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. Please also note that we are going to be especially excited about candidates who understand the unique nature of a mission-driven organization and have lived experience or direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or violent crime.