Team-Based Care Mental Health Clinician

WestCoast Children's Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth, and families. Working at WestCoast Children's Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity.

About the role

The EMPOWR Program (EMbracing Progress and Opportunities, We Rise) operates on a team-based care model designed to aid transition-aged youth (ages 16-24) in securing mental health assistance, stable housing, employment and educational advancements, and fostering community connections. The program delivers community-based therapy, case management, and care coordination, alongside peer and family support, all within a cohesive team framework. By pooling resources and expertise, the EMPOWR team collectively manages a single caseload, ensuring that youth receive comprehensive support while enabling staff to navigate the successes and obstacles of their clients together.

EMPOWR Clinicians deliver community-based, intensive strategies to address any current need for stabilization, crisis intervention, and individual trauma-focused treatment while coordinating care within a team-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based trauma-informed psychotherapy to foster youth or former foster youth transitioning to or struggling with independent living.
• Deliver intensive mental health services and clinical case management as part of a collaborative service team.
• Conduct mental health screening to assess cognitive, emotional, and social functioning and needs; facilitate the identification and engagement in mental health services.
• Perform risk assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and safety plans.
• Coordinate services with other agencies and resources to address youth's needs, including housing, medical, mental health, education, employment, independent living skills, advocacy, placement stability, and enrichment activities.
• Provide stabilization support services to children and transition-aged youth (TAY) in an in-person milieu environment.
• Work with Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing.
• Assess needs, strengths, and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation in small and large group settings.
• Travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90-mile radius of the WCC office.

What you will gain

• Individual clinical supervision by a dedicated supervisor and participation in a case conference.
• Enhanced training and professional development support, including CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma/Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), and Supervisor in Training program.
• Opportunity to be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused, with several Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness.
• Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives.
• As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, access to the highest standard of care and extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts.

Requirements

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work.
• Current and valid license or registration with the CA BBS or BOP (open to recent graduates).
• At least 1-2 years of direct clinical experience working with transition-age, high-risk, high mental health needs, and system-involved youth in a community-based setting.
• Direct, personal experience with foster care, social services, juvenile justice, mental health, residential treatment or group home placements, wraparound services, or other related community resources is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Alameda County community resources for TAY youth.
• Demonstrated clinical skill in assessment/evaluation and treatment, crisis intervention while working with complex, multiple diagnosis histories.
• Well-organized, efficient, and excellent time management.
• A trauma-informed and relational approach to working with youth.
• Passion for working with foster youth, families, and young adults who have complex traumatic histories.
• Highly motivated to work within a team-based approach; values humility, compassion, self-care, and ongoing personal growth.
• Clean CA DMV record, current car insurance, and a vehicle; ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90-mile radius of WCC's Oakland office. Alternative forms of transportation may be accommodated based on program and client needs.

Pay

Salary for clinicians is $72,000 per year for those collecting hours toward licensure (Master's level), and licensed starting at $82,000. Additional 10% Spanish language differential for qualified candidates.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical benefits for employees.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision.
• Dependent medical, dental, and vision (50% employer-paid).
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and commuter plans.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary accident, term life, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 403(b) and ROTH retirement plan options, employer contribution targeted at 7.5% after the first year of employment.
• Quarterly (5-10%) and annual incentive compensation (10%).
• Three weeks PTO during the first year of employment, 4+ weeks PTO with additional years of service.
• 12 paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday per year.
• 4 paid self-care days per year.
• Wellness stipend ($100.00 per month).
• Professional development stipend and CEUs for trainings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Schedule

Full time, Monday through Friday.