Youth and Family Health & Wellness Therapist

Description

JOB TITLE: Youth and Family Health & Wellness Therapist

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday (10:30am-7:00pm) 

LOCATION: Venice, CA 

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt

CELL PHONE: Reimbursement for use

DRIVER POSITION: Yes [if yes, please reference driving policy]

ANNUAL SALARY: $62,400 - $74,000 Annually

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A member of the Clinical Programs team, the Health and Wellness Therapist will support the growth and development of SPY’s clinical services and programming, including offering crisis emotional support, individualized treatment plans, and progress reports that outline a member’s needs, goals, and opportunities for growth with the purpose of improving mental and emotional stability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical understanding of direct service to at-risk populations and trauma-informed care. Specific knowledge of how trauma impacts the brain and physical development as well as experience related to transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness is a plus.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Work with staff to develop and grow the Health and Wellness Program that offers a comprehensive array of services/resources based on member needs
• Gather youth information from sources such as case documentation, youth observation, and interviews of youth
• Develop treatment plans, case summaries, and progress reports that incorporate counseling techniques designed to meet client's goals and objectives
• Assist Health and Wellness Program staff /interns to develop, coordinate, and integrate treatment plans
• Assist in programming related to Health and Wellness Program education and information, including support groups and guest speakers to deliver information on specific topics aimed at mental well-being
• Develop and facilitate mental health groups based on member needs
• Ensure Counseling services to youth are strengths based, non-judgmental, harm reduction, and trauma-informed
• Prepare data collection and analysis, monthly reports, and program administration duties in a timely fashion
• Assist in Health & Wellness budget and contracts
• Support the Crisis Intervention team during drop-in hours
• Advocate by attending external community meetings with government agencies and community groups
• Work collaboratively across internal departments and assist with general SPY programming as needed
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A master’s or doctorate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, or any related field is required. 
• Registered as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) is required. 
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services with skill in rapport building is required. 
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, sexual and reproductive health, intimate partner violence, and intergenerational trauma transmission is required.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnosing using a whole person care and culturally sensitive approach is required. 
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