Youth Behavioral Health Clinician

1 week ago


Santa Cruz, CA, United States Jobot Full time
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 Mental Health Clinicians to work with our youth through the provision of comprehensive screening, assessments and therapeutic services.

This role will be responsible for developing safety and service plans, interventions during crisis situations, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe and effective stabilization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assessment and intervention - including providing trauma informed crisis intervention and therapeutic services
  • Planning and Collaboration - including developing individualized safety and services plans and coordinating discharge and aftercare planning
  • Documentation and compliance - including incident reporting and on-call or after hours support as needed
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

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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