Must speak fluent SPANISH for this role.
Currently, we are looking for full-time clinicians who are interested in working with families and are passionate about creating sustainable change in the environments surrounding youth and families. We have openings in both of our evidence-based programs: Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Multisystemic Family Therapy (MST).
These are in-person roles that will require clinicians to travel throughout the identified territory and work face-to-face with youth and their families in their natural environment, typically in their own home, where they are most comfortable.
You would be a good fit for FFT or MST if:
- You are a more seasoned clinician looking to gain experience in a nationally recognized evidence-based practice, which is encouraged by the state and takes your clinical skills to the next level
- Working toward mastery of evidence-based principles/interventions to enhance your clinical development excites you
- You’re ready to develop or refine your skills in providing complex family therapy
- You’re interested in systems-based clinical approaches
What Makes These Roles Special:
The ability to make a real difference by providing family- and community-based interventions that focus on addressing all environmental systems that impact at-risk youth, their homes and families, schools and teachers, neighborhoods, and peers.
The Challenges:
This role is rewarding, but it's also demanding.
Emotional resilience required: You’ll be working with youth and families in crisis, which can be emotionally challenging. Strong coping skills and emotional resilience are crucial.
Caseloads: Expect to manage a caseload that can feel heavy at times. FFT clinicians hold a caseload of 10-12, while MST clinicians have 4-6 because they see each client multiple times per week. The community-based nature of the work requires a great deal of flexibility and energy.
Field-based work: You’ll be traveling throughout Contra Costa County to meet clients where they are. A reliable vehicle and the willingness to travel are essential. You’ll also need to be comfortable with evening work and limited on-call duties.
Safety Protocols: We provide training in safety planning and de-escalation strategies, as well as communication protocols to ensure you feel supported and secure during fieldwork. Your well-being is our priority.
- FFT clinicians utilize a short-term clinical model that works with families of 11- to 19-year-old youth who have been referred for behavioral or emotional concerns by the juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems. FFT is an evidence-based practice (EBP), and clinicians receive ongoing model-specific training with an external expert. FFT addresses risk and protective factors within and outside of the family that impact the adaptive development of the adolescent.
- MST clinicians work with families of 11- 17-year-old youth and meet with each family 2-3x per week in their homes and community. MST is also an EBP where clinicians receive model-specific training with an external expert. They get to work with model-certified supervisors and experts on an ongoing basis to gain mastery in the EBP and receive ample support to address client needs effectively. Clinicians learn several model-specific interventions, including interventions similar to those utilized in Strategic Family Therapy.
If either of these roles sounds interesting to you, you have a passion for working with adolescents and families, and you would thrive in a supportive team environment where you learn and grow every day, we’d like to review your application.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide therapeutic services to youth and families in home, school or community settings
- Collaborate and maintain positive professional relationships with referral sources, school staff, and community resources
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation based on Medi-Cal and model-specific requirements
- Conduct clinical assessments and gather relevant data to measure progress
- Travel throughout Contra Costa County for field-based sessions and meetings with clients, family members, and treatment team partners (mileage reimbursed)
Qualifications:
- Must be bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)
- Master's degree in psychology/social work/counseling and licensed (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC) or a registered associate with the BBS (ACSW/AMFT/APCC)
- At least 2 years of experience providing clinical services to a culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse clientele
- One year of community-based mental health experience preferred
- Must have a dependable vehicle, sufficient car insurance and a good driving record
- Must pass all required background checks and TB test clearance
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, displaying active listening and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to utilize resourceful problem-solving skills and exhibit flexibility in a dynamic work environment
- Detail-oriented with efficient organization strategies
- Ability to meet critical deadlines
Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday through Friday
- Flexible schedule. Some of our programs require the ability to work early evenings and limited on-call duties.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including 90% employer-paid medical premium, fully covered dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- 2 weeks paid vacation (increases to 3 weeks after one year and 4 weeks after 3 years)
- 8 sick days and 11 paid holidays per year
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Vanguard
- Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision
- Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit approved site. By working with EMBRACE Mental Health, staff are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, as well as other county and state loan forgiveness programs.
Compensation:
$78,000-$95,000 annually, paid at an hourly rate. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience/licensure status and internal equity within this position at EMBRACE. Pay differential for Spanish-speaking clinicians.
Grow with Us.
Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.
Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from a competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Empower Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.