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Program Clinician (MH Therapist) – Summer

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Position Program Clinician (MH Therapist) – Summer
Salary $33.00-$33.00/hour – Temporary position
Reports to Clinical Director (Behavioral Health Component)
Status 20 hours per week; Temporary Part-Time; Non-Exempt

(Temporary Position Dates: 5/16/2025 – 6/30/25)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Temporary Summer Program Clinician is responsible for providing clinically appropriate therapeutic support services for youth between the ages of 5 – 25. Services will be provided directly via phone, teletherapy, CYC offices, client homes or in schools or other community-based San Francisco locations. Flexibility will be needed to identify venues that are accessible for clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide clinically appropriate therapeutic support services for youth of all races/backgrounds between the ages of 5 – 25 which include clinical assessment, screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, progress notes and discharge planning etc.
  • Provide individual and family therapy with identified families, including parent emotional support and training.
  • Develop and conduct activities that address each youth’s unique social, emotional and behavioral needs through skill development in such areas.
  • Provide case management services for and linkages, advocate for client and family access to services, and collaborate with all systems involved with the family.
  • Deliver services in a manner convenient to families which may include occasional home visits or evening or weekend calls. Attend weekly group supervision/staff meetings.
  • Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with SFDPH required standards.
  • Act as liaison between all systems (i.e. schools, Juvenile Probation Department, Public Defender’s Office, community partners) and CYC.
  • Make appropriate referrals to CYC programs and other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Master’s degree in psychology, therapy, counseling or social work field plus minimum of one year of direct counseling experience with youth and their families, or current Master’s degree student in final year of program in areas named above.
  • Current Psy.D. graduate student who has completed at least one year of practicum.
  • Note: This position will be supervised by a licensed Clinical Psychologist or Marriage & Family Therapist who can provide supervision for Masters or Doctoral level students or graduates still accumulating hours for graduation or licensure (with BBS or Board of Psychology).
  • Experience working with Asian-Pacific Islander (API) youth and families with mental health issues
  • Experience using Epic (SFDPH electronic record) required.
  • Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and professional skills.
  • Ability to work and provide in-person services as required

CYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To apply for this job please visit cycsf.applytojob.com.