Mental Health Therapist

About the role

We provide family-oriented, strength-based mental health services for children and families in their own home and community. Clinicians work flexible schedules, based on the needs of those we serve. This position will participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.
• Offer a high level of collaboration, coordination and intensive behavior health services while allowing for creativity and needs-driven services.
• Partner with children, youth and family members to achieve long-term safety and stability within each family as well as our neighborhoods and communities.
• Challenging long-standing service traditions in community behavioral health.
• Behave with Humility, Passion for our Mission, and Compassion and Respectful Interactions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree.
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services.
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Able to visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Able to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position.
• Able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping families stay together.
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.
• Able to visually assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Able to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.

Skills

• Ability to work with children, youth and families in a strengths-based approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assess safety in the community and family homes.
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays; plus 1 personal holiday each year!
• 3 weeks' vacation per year
• 12 sick-days per year
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (1 times annual salary)
• Retirement Plans: 403-B Employee Savings Plan and an Employer Contribution Pension
• Training and Supervision: Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as trainings in related areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and immediate assistance and clinical supervision / consultation available at any time

Pay

• Starting Salary Range: $90,084.80 - $100,193.60
• Additional Pay: Coverage after hours: $1800.00 per year
• Pay based on performance: up to $8000.00 per year
• Licensure pay: $250.00 per pay period (2 times per month)
• Bilingual fluency skills in Spanish and English, or other languages, as needed: $100 -200 per pay period (2 times per month) for service provision in support the families we serve.
• Tiered language stipend based on language proficiency and youth and family needs.

Schedule

• Scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served.
• Services will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.