Clinician I or II, Family Preservation (Grass Valley)

Stanford Youth Solutions (formerly Stanford Home for Children) empowers youth and families to solve serious challenges that threaten their ability to stay together. We provide intensive, individualized programs that are proven effective for young people and families in difficult circumstances. They become stable and capable through our research-based, individualized approach.

We are determined to give each and every child a chance at a healthy, productive, and self-sufficient life. It is our unwavering commitment to the sustainable success of our young clients and their families that separates us from other, similar organizations.

DESCRIPTION:

The Clinician I (or II) provides community based, comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, trauma informed, flexible, effective, quality mental health services and supports to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families. The Clinician provides services in accordance with County Mental Health and Family Centered Practice principles, including family voice and choice provided in collaboration with those individuals and agencies involved with the child or youth. Support the Mission, Vision, and Values of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Masters’ degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

To Qualify for Clinician I: having registered as an Associate Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

To Qualify for Clinician II: A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential

At least 1 year of experience providing services to adolescents and their families

Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Proven documentation skills and intermediate level computer skills including all MS Office programs

Adhere to all confidentiality requirements

Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management

Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within department and agency wide

Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment

Ability to use a laptop computer

Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements

Valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, can a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier

Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile

Bilingual skills are a plus

https://www.youthsolutions.org/document/employment-opportunities

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