Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
TEAM ACCESS RTT - Hayward, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
74,547.17 - $92,348.41 Salary / year
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Join La Familia's Family Reunification Therapy Program (FRTP) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of families impacted by incarceration or the justice system. We are looking for a staff therapist who is passionate about supporting families in the realignment process, thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to develop expertise in family therapy and with reunification of families that are impacted by incarceration.
- Work under supportive leadership - Operate under the guidance of the Program Supervisor and the Director of Adult Outpatient Behavioral Health, to ensure provision of high-quality therapeutic services
- Provide meaningful therapy - offer family and group therapy and facilitation of psychoeducational and support groups for adults, children, and families to foster connection, healing, restoration, and resilience.
- Engage with the community - lead workshops, participate in outreach events, and help foster spaces where community members can seek support and connection.
- Deliver high quality mental health services including :
Crisis intervention
Strengths-based, and family-based assessment and treatment in an outpatient settingFamily-centered treatment planning to support restoration, healing, and building capacities for families.Peer, child, and caregiver psychoeducation, parenting, and support groupsCollaborate for client success - work closely with interdisciplinary teams (La Familia staff, , key stakeholders, community organizations, department of probation, and important community and family members)Champion cultural responsiveness - Be committed to ongoing training and the delivery of high-quality culturally and linguistically appropriate services that reflect La Familia's mission, vision, and valuesCommitment to creating a collaborative and supportive learning and work environment.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :
Direct Services
Conducts assessments of assigned families to gather information pertinent to appropriate treatment, referrals and to gather necessary reporting dataProvides individual and group psychotherapy in alignment with monthly goals.Provides psychoeducation groups like self-care and positive parenting to support familiesFacilitates holistic and behavioral workshops for the community / clients to engage the community around rising themes and needs.Works to engage families in treatment; is available to provide services at multiple sites - multiple clinic sites, client homes, and community settings including evenings, as indicated by client needs.Meets with clients and families for regular therapy; guides the family in understanding family dynamics and contributing personal, social, and economic factors; assists family in finding their own solutions and supporting parents in parenting and in collaborating effectively with one another even through the family transition.Advises client / family on community resources to support needs arising; makes referrals and other arrangements as necessary.Connects participants and provides "warm hand-offs" to other community-based providers to the greatest extent possible, including following up on internal and external referrals.Documentation and Compliance
Complies fully with agency policies and procedures and maintains HIPPA guidelines.Submits records of service information and tracking consistent with program policies using electronic health records systems and agency systems.Follows appropriate charting and documentation requirements and agency regulations in a timely manner and follows all database policies and procedures.Provides input and feedback on potential related projects / programs, as appropriate.Supports agency-wide Quality Improvement efforts.Participates in on-going quality assurance training and is engaged in on-going chart review processesClinical Service
Works effectively with staff and other health professionals to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and improve family care.Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with practice standards and regulations applicable to the area of specialty.Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job-related responsibilities.Provides culturally informed and relevant education to families with a developmentally and culturally appropriate lens, is aware of various environmental and psychological impacts of societal, cultural and social determinants of health on the family and assessment..Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the recipients of family services.Develops evidence-based intervention plans specific to the service delivery goals.Implement interventions informed by the current scientific literature, assessment findings, diversity characteristics, and contextual variables.Demonstrates the ability to apply the relevant research literature to clinical decision making.Modifies and adapts evidence-based approaches effectively when a clear evidence-base is lacking.Evaluates intervention effectiveness and adapts intervention goals and methods consistent with ongoing evaluation.Other
Performs other related duties as assigned.Provides services to clients in the clinical setting, in the community, and in client homes as needs indicate and in collaboration with clinical and program supervisor and team.Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
Graduate degree in social work, psychology or related field, and registration with the California BBS / BOP (e.g. PhD, PSYD, LCSW, MFT, ASW, and AMFT) or currently enrolled in a graduate program for mental health and having completed half of the program.Bilingual Spanish / English strongly preferred.Knowledge of principles and practices of modern family therapy, including structural and strategic family therapies, multidimensional family therapy, multisystemic family therapy and / or functional family therapy. Knowledge of diagnostic interviewing, and experience with psychotherapy, including brief therapy and behavior change, stages of change, basics of case management, systems theory, family therapy, community psychology, and community mental health.Ability to work as part of an integrated team and the capacity to be flexible, as needs and special events arise.Ability to determine the needs of individual situations regarding diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, taking an effective course of action, and following through with effective treatment plans.Excellent speaking and writing abilities.Ability to pass background clearance and clear TB Test.Non-Profit and Community Based Organization experience highly desirable.Demonstrates and models excellent "customer service" orientation, especially in the ability to interact with people at all levels within and outside the agency.Thinks independently and can make informed decisions when needed.Exercises extreme discretion with the ability to hold, balance and transmit public and confidential information needed by various parties.Proficient using MS Office products, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, Google Drive, Docs, Slides, and Sheets and Salesforce, and / or has capacity to learn other applications as necessary to complete their professional role.Valid CA Driver's licenseAuto insurance : Personal vehicles may be used for business related purposes; it is recommended you inform your auto insurance carrier.
We encourage people with lived experience either impacted by incarceration or coming from a family impacted by incarceration to apply.BENEFITS :
Excellent Health benefits package for you and your family including :Medical / dental / vision benefits with 95% employee & 80% dependent employer premium contribution and employer-paid life insurance.
Recruitment bonus of up to $2,000.00 paid throughout your first year of employment.Vacation, 15 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days upon accrualEmployee Assistance Plan to support yours and your family's wellbeing and financesPet Plan Benefit :PetPlus Product and Prescription Discounts, Pet Assure Veterinary Discounts, AskVet 24 / 7 Pet Telehealth, and ThePetTag Lost Pet Recovery Service
403(b) retirement planWork-life wellbeing & excellent work hoursLa Familia understands the importance of work-life balance! Our therapists enjoy flexible scheduling options, including hybrid work arrangements to ensure high-quality client care while maintaining well-being.
License and Certification renewals reimbursedSupportive / Collaborative work environmentOpportunities for Growth and Professional DevelopmentWe believe in growing together. As a member of our team, you'll have access to structured mentorship, and ongoing training. Whether you're pursuing licensure or looking to specialize in clinical psychology, we support your growth every step of the way
Salary : $74,547 - $92,348
