What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Clinician position at Family Health & Support Network,?
Potential candidates must have a master’s degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school, as defined in Section 94310 of the Education Code, in social work or social welfare, marriage, family, and child counseling, child psychology, child development, counseling psychology or social psychology. Must be licensed-eligible under the supervision of a licensed Clinician. This position requires an individual who possesses a heightened consciousness of how African Americans experience their uniqueness and deal with their differences, adversities and fears within a larger social context.
The ideal candidate for this position is a clinician with internal motivation, innovative ideas for program development and possesses no professional arrogance. The goal of BRAAF (Building Resilience in African American Families) is to provide culturally sensitive community-based prevention services to the underserved African American population of the Desert Region of Riverside County.
Experience with implementing an evidence-based practice model and experience with CBT is essential. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, the selected individual will provide clinical support to the afterschool and parent education components of the PEI program, with emphasis on the provision of individual, group and family therapy. Job duties include, but are not limited to, compassionate interviewing, assessments, maintaining confidential charts; observing program delivery; giving feedback to the program staff; and assisting with data collection and outcome monitoring.
Detail-oriented clinicians with enthusiasm for serving female adolescents and their families, not clients are strongly encouraged to apply. Assist other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects. Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, and other agencies/organizations.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check; child abuse index check and an FBI background check. Experience in MS Office is essential.
A balance of assertiveness and diplomacy is critical, as are effective listening skills and the ability to collaborate with a team of professionals. Teamwork is essential to the dream work done here at BRAAF. Consequently, the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the team, community and contractors is essential. Desirable personal qualities include self-direction, enthusiasm and a highly developed service orientation. Also, potential candidates must have a genuine passion for advocating for the needs of youth participants and their families.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
To apply for this position:
Electronically send resume with cover letter to saustin@fhsnet.org. Resumes are accepted in plain text or Microsoft Word format. Or fax your resume with a cover letter to (760) 773-6475 to the attention of Sandra Austin.