Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Description
AGENCY OVERVIEW
At Side By Side we walk with young people impacted by adversity on their unique journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their own potential. We operate in four counties - Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa - across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,500 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.
Side By Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.
Side by Side will consider applicants who have submitted their registration information to the Board of Behavioral Sciences but have not yet received their BBS registration number by date of hire or applicants who will be graduating with their Master's degree within 45 days.
COMPENSATION
This exempt position is full-time at 40 hours/week with an annual salary of $74,100 to $96,500 depending on years of clinical experience. This position can be full-time or part-time. The annual salary listed above would be adjusted to reflect a schedule of fewer than 40 hours per week.
BENEFITS
Benefits outlined below are for employees working 30+ hours a week. Benefits for part-time employees are calculated based on number of hours worked.
- 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service
- 2 weeks' sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff
- 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
- Side by Side pays the full premium of your medical insurance for you and 50% for your dependents if you work 30+ hours per week. If you are a part-time employee working 20-29 hours per week, Side by Side pays 75% for you and 25% of the monthly premium for your dependents. The cost of the monthly premium is based on each member's age. Employees who work 19 or fewer hours are not benefit-eligible
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 100% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
- Employee recognition program with $1,000 bonus awards
- Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
JOB SUMMARY This full-time or part-time position will work with our Outpatient Therapy Program (OBHS) which provides in office, school based and virtual individual therapy to youth (ages 5-26) experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms using a variety of clinical approaches and interventions to reduce symptoms.
This position requires the candidate to be bilingual Spanish/English.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Direct one-to-one services.
- Implementation of treatment plan using strengths-based behavioral interventions.
- Developing and teaching youths/caregivers effective tools/skills for coping with challenging behaviors.
- Effective interaction with caregivers and other significant people in youth's familial network and treatment to support follow-through of treatment plan.
- Completing a thorough assessment and functional analysis of behaviors/symptoms.
- Developing a transition plan from the inception of services that achieves independence in meeting needs of youth.
- Developing a treatment plan, identifying measurable outcomes and timelines for measuring progress towards utilization of behavioral interventions and reduction of targeted behaviors.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS - Master's Degree in social work, counseling psychology. Must be eligible/registered with CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration and in good standing with CA BSS
- California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance.
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Must have a dependable car, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
- Insurable by SBS's automobile policy.
- Please note that the COVID-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in the cases of approved medical or religious accommodations.
Side by Side provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary Description
$74,100 to $96,500 Annually