Staff Therapist II

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a SBBH Therapist, the clinician will be an integrated member of the school community and will help to increase access to social-emotional health services and improve students' academic functioning and wellness. The Therapist will work in close collaboration with the Coordination of Services Team (COST) at school, maintain an active caseload of EPSDT clients and meet monthly productivity goals for clients referred through COST; attend weekly group supervision at the Children’s Outpatient Department in Hayward, and participate in trainings as assigned by his/her clinical supervisor.  The Staff Therapist will work within all compliance standards; complete documentation in a timely manner per La Familia’s policy; and maintain strict confidentiality protocols. La Familia proposes linguistically appropriate (Spanish) and culturally sensitive mental health services, specializing in trauma-focused and family-oriented treatment. This position reports to the EPSDT Clinical Director. This role will uphold and champion the agency’s mission, vision, and values and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work culture. The successful candidate will also: 

• Provide meaningful therapy – Offer individual, family, and group therapy for clients fostering healing and resilience.
• Engage with the community – Lead psychoeducational workshops, participate in outreach events, and create safe spaces for those seeking support and connection.
• Deliver well-rounded mental health services, including:
  • Crisis intervention and immediate support
  • Screening, assessment, and diagnosis
  • Person-centered and family-centered treatment planning
  • Outpatient mental health and substance use counseling
  • Psychiatric rehabilitation services
  • Peer and caregiver support programs
  • Services provided directly or through strategic partnerships

• Collaborate for client success – Work closely with La Familia teams, key stakeholders, community organizations, county social workers, parents, and caregivers to ensure coordinated, effective care.
• Support holistic wellness – Partner with primary care providers as needed to ensure a well-rounded approach to mental health and overall well-being.
• Champion cultural responsiveness – Deliver high-quality, inclusive services that reflect the agency’s mission, vision, and values, creating a collaborative and supportive work environment. 

La Familia offers a recruitment bonus for any Behavioral Health or Substance Use Disorder programs and positions that require occupational licenses or certifications are eligible. This bonus is paid throughout your first year of continued employment. 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Attends monthly COST meetings at the school and participates in any follow-up mental health coordination meetings in order to ensure appropriate referrals and service implementation.
• Makes psychological evaluations of assigned clients; determines appropriate diagnostic procedures and tests to be used; clinical interviews with clients and other interested persons to develop information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment.
• Interviews clients and families to gather social and psychiatric data; prepares mental health/environmental case histories for use in diagnosis; and participates in developing psychological treatment programs and case planning for clients.
• Provides individual psychotherapy (a minimum of 25 students per year with an average monthly caseload of 18-20 students) during school hours.
• Provides group psychotherapy (at least 28 hours of group psychotherapy per academic school year) during school hours. 
• Works to engage families into treatment; is available to provide services in family settings and in the evenings