Child and Adolescent Therapist

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds. Bayit Ba'Valley is JFCS’ Hebrew-language program for the Bay Area Israeli community. We offer therapy, counseling, support groups, events, programming, and volunteer opportunities to individuals and families living in the U.S. from Israel. This position will report to the Program Director.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay Range $45 – $60/hour (depending on experience) Employment Type: Part-time, without benefits Be part of a financially stable nonprofit with a long and rich history Be part of a large, multi-faceted organization serving 120,000 people with over 40 programs

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts child/family evaluations and formulates goals and treatment plans in keeping with JFCS standards Provides clinical consultation services to children, adolescents, and their families Provides parent guidance, and consultation to schools consistent with the treatment plan Facilitates support groups and educational programs for parents and children Provides time-limited treatment to assigned children and families, in accordance with Agency standards for problem-focused performance Completes administrative duties necessary to carry out clinical responsibilities in a timely fashion Participates in scheduled clinical supervision and staff meetings Meets fee and service goals established in the annual work plan

REQUIREMENTS

Licensed mental health professional (ASW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT, PsyD) Three plus (3+) years of postgraduate experience Bilingual Hebrew-English speaker with knowledge of and sensitivity to Israeli culture Demonstrate ability to relate effectively with parents, individually and in groups Understanding of the growth and development of children and the ability to interpret that information in a supportive and professional manner to parents, caregivers, and to other professionals Advanced degree in child development-related field Licensed or license eligible in California to practice psychotherapy as part of the job responsibilities Previous experience providing parent consultation and support and teaching parent-focused workshops Experience in using MS Office applications and general computer skills Ability to function independently and cooperatively as part of a team Desire to work in a multi-disciplinary social service setting All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish Family Children's Services of the Suncoast