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Youth Mental Health Clinician

Youth Mental Health Clinician

JobotSanta Cruz, CA, US
13 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Leading Non-Profit | Help grow new location | Amazing benefits and Perks!

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Kristin Lederer

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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are one of California's largest and most successful social services organizations supporting children, youth and their families through a wide range of social services. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported and every individual has the tools to succeed. Our services are delivered through six divisions : Foster Care and Adoption, Transitional Aged Youth, Residential, Home-based Services, Behavioral Health, and Family and Community.

Why join us?

  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Access to the free Employee Perks Program. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more
  • Flexible Hybrid Schedule. Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work-life balance
  • Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off.
  • Access to our employee assistance program including 24 / 7 crisis line; up to 6 counseling sessions per issue.
  • Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations.
  • Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive, and mission-aligned culture.
  • Opportunity to lead meaningful initiatives that support employee wellbeing.

Job Details

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician to support youth and adolescents in our BRAND NEW crisis stabilization unit. These youth often experience acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric challenges, and may be at risk of harming themselves or others.

  • This position is based in Santa Cruz, CA with an expectation of on-site presence, including oversight of evening and weekend coverage schedules as needed.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Assessment & Intervention :

  • Engage and build rapport with youth upon admission to the CSU.
  • Conduct thorough intake screenings and ongoing risk assessments.
  • Provide trauma-informed crisis intervention and therapeutic services.
  • Monitor and reassess risk, safety, and stabilization progress.
  • Planning & Collaboration :

  • Develop individualized safety and service plans tailored to each youth’s needs.
  • Train and guide staff on plan implementation and behavior support strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with county staff, nursing staff, and community service providers.
  • Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning to ensure continuity of care.
  • Documentation & Compliance :

  • Complete all assessments, plans, and documentation according to Medi-Cal, county, and agency standards.
  • Follow all incident reporting procedures promptly and accurately.
  • Participate in individual and group supervision, as well as team meetings.
  • Provide on-call or after-hours support for screenings, assessments, and treatment needs as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling Psychology
  • Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children or youth in a behavioral health, crisis, or residential setting preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis assessment, trauma-informed care, and safety planning.
  • Meets all state-required employment conditions, including :
  • DOJ fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearance
  • TB / Health physical
  • Valid CA Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance
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