What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Access Point Clinician position at Larkin Street Youth Services?
Since 1984, Larkin Street Youth Services has helped more than 75,000 young adults in San Francisco with outreach, shelter, housing, education, employment, healthcare, and other services.
Today, Larkin Street Youth Services is the largest provider of housing and services to homeless youth in the Bay Area. We serve 1,500 youth annually, operating or partnering to provide more than 500 emergency shelter, transitional, supportive, and subsidy-based housing beds at several unique sites across San Francisco.
Working at Larkin Street, no matter what department, means making a real difference in the lives of young people experiencing homelessness. Our team is skilled, diverse, and passionate. Our culture encourages achievement and professional development, as well as teamwork and self-care. Our focus is always on the young people at the heart of our mission and to nurture potential, promote dignity and support bold steps by all.
For more information about us, visit www.larkinstreetyouth.org.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Under the direction and guidance of the Manager of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive strengths-based behavioral health services to homeless and/or marginally housed transitional aged youth (TAY) in milieu and shelter settings. The Youth Access Point Clinician is responsible for crisis intervention and de-escalation, behavioral health screenings and assessment, brief individual therapy, and linkage and referrals for youth being assessed for housing through Larkin Streets Youth Access Points. In addition, the Youth Access Point Clinician is responsible for clinical consultation and professional development to program staff serving the Youth Access Point and the Larkin Street agency. You will employ a strength-based model using trauma-informed interventions, emphasizing Harm Reduction and Restorative Practices in behavioral health work with youth and clinical consultation to staff.
This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.
Your responsibilities:
- Provide on-site crisis intervention, behavioral health screenings, clinical assessments, and support services at Larkin Streets Youth Access Points (milieu and shelter setting).
- Provide brief mental health and/or substance use support for youth being assessed for housing through Larkin Streets Youth Access Points.
- Provide clinical consultation and professional development to staff on a range of behavioral health issues and best practices for (TAY) population.
- Facilitate and coordinate Collaborative Case Conferences to assist in determining treatment plans for clients with behavioral health concerns.
- Ability to travel independently throughout the community to Larkin Street's various program and partner agency sites.
- Act as Program Manager during On-Call rotation.
- Assist with special projects and other assignments as requested by the Senior Leadership team and the Chief of Programs.
- Support youth with linkage to community resources, as needed.
WHO YOU ARE:
- You have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology, or closely related field.
- You have a current license: Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
- We will also consider candidates that are registered with the BBS as an Associate.
- You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
- You have some experience working with Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds, similar to the client base at Larkin Street Youth Services.
- *BONUS* You have experience working in shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs.
- You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as compassionate, patient, and organized.
- You work best in a hybrid, mostly on-site and in person working environment.
- You are willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays occasionally.
- You are vaccinated against COVID 19.
THE PERKS:
- Competitive annual salary
- $85,000 for unlicensed candidates
- $90,000 for licensed candidates
- Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
- Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
- Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
- Health Advocate Service.
- Commuter Benefits Program.
- Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.
Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with an interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Salary : $85,000
