Mental Health Therapist - (Oakland/Hayward) School Based Services

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work.  Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Our team is currently looking for a School-Based Mental Health Therapist, whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you’ll be able to find the right position to help others.

Benefits at a Glance:

• 15 paid days off during the school year with an additional 6 days of PTO
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Up to $10,000 in the Degree Assistance Program
• Affordable monthly health care premiums
• To learn more about our full benefits package, click here

Our Culture and Mission:

We envision Fred Finch as a healing-centered organization where our diverse staff at all levels feels at home. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and explore opportunities. Together, we actively work on diversity within our organization and the communities we serve.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with individuals and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resilience and wellness.

Fred Finch School Based Services are a full-service therapy program designed to help youth in elementary through high school to learn to succeed in school, improve their grades, attendance and interpersonal relationships with their peers and families. Our team members work closely with teachers, school staff, caregivers, parents, and participants to improve participants’ functioning at school and home. Each student is evaluated independently, and a customized action plan is developed for addressing each of the known barriers to success.  Youth enrolled at identified schools in Mt. Diablo Unified School District, who have full-scope Medi-Cal, are eligible for services.

Work Schedule: 

This is a 10-month, school-based position. The typical work timeframe is August - June, aligned with the academic calendar. 

What You Will Do:

Under administrative and clinical supervision (Mental Health Therapist I) or consultation and direction (Mental Health Therapist II), provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families; develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family therapy, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services; manages an assigned caseload of children, youth and/or young adult participants; provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; and performs related duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• Pay Schedule: This position is paid on a bi-weekly basis across 22 pay periods, aligned with the 10-month school-year calendar.
• Pay Range (Per Pay Period): Final compensation is based on relevant experience, education, and qualifications.
  • Mental Health Therapist I: $2,704 - $3,440
  • Mental Health Therapist II: $2,965.60 - $3,785.60
• Stay-On Incentive: Employees are eligible for a 3% stay-on incentive upon completion of a full work-year calendar.

Qualifications:

Education:

Mental Health Therapist I-II: Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field; and

• Mental Health Therapist I: One (1) year of internship experience providing mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults.
• Mental Health Therapist II: Two (2) years of post-master’s experience providing professional mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Mental Health Therapist I: Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment. Some programs may consider candidates who are able to obtain registered status within the first six (6) months after hire.
• Mental Health Therapist II: Possession of valid licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment.

Join our team as: Mental Health Therapist.

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (FF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.