Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Family Support Services, the Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic direct services, one-one counseling and group facilitation of the community through a trauma-informed lens. The incumbent will ensure high quality services for participants, work collaboratively with community-based organizations, to ensure that families in the Bayview Hunters Point community have access to high quality mental health services and resources. Additionally, the Mental Health Specialist will be responsible for providing case conferencing for case managers, case consultation, and professional development opportunities for the team as needed. The Mental Health Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accessibility and consistency for FRC program participants to services.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21+ years old
- MSW, MFT
- M-F, some nights and weekends required
- Must understand legal and ethical standards of practice and have 3+ years direct experience providing trauma-informed therapy services to individuals, groups, youth and families. Related experience with family support, clinical case management and family reunification.
- California Board of Behavioral Science registration mandatory OR must be registration eligible
- Demonstrated ability to deliver relevant and nuanced clinical care
Preferred Qualifications
- LMFT, LCSW, LPCC
- Domestic violence, understanding of unique issues impacting the Bayview Hunters Point community
- Multilingual: Spanish, other
FOR NEW APPLICATIONS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.