Description
The Associate Clinician position is designed for a dynamic professional who will work within ARCH Collaborative which is focused on supporting children and families impacted by trauma. Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, this role is central to providing mental health services to youth and families, helping them navigate the complexities of trauma recovery. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships with both children and their families. Compassion, a deep commitment to fostering healing, and a willingness to learn are key aspects of the role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic mental health services to youth impacted by trauma and/or sexual exploitation, as well as their families. Services include individual and family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and parent education
- Offer therapeutic support for non-offending caregivers to foster healing within the family unit
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, provide diagnoses, and document clinical notes in a clear and timely manner
- Collaborate effectively with staff, multidisciplinary teams, victim advocates, and other community partners to ensure holistic support for clients
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date case documentation in accordance with program and regulatory standards
- Stay informed on the latest best practices in trauma-informed care, child abuse, multi-cultural competency, and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Complete mandatory training programs within the first year, such as TF-CBT
- Participate in clinical supervision to meet BBS Requirements
- Actively participate in behavioral health team meetings, clinical discussions, staff stand ups, all staff meetings and supervision
- Required to work a minimum of one evening shift per week (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills, particularly in engaging with children, adolescents, and families
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse populations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with advances in the field of mental health
- Experience in the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) multi-purpose tool
Required Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in a behavioral science (e.g., Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology)
- Registered and in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate. (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in an office and clinical environment, including sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds
- Ability to manage emotional and physical demands related to trauma-focused therapy sessions
- May require some travel program support
Rate of Pay:
Full time, Exempt status
$70,304 - $74,880 Annually
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Prestige Urgent Care Membership
- Paid Time Off
Who We Are:
Children's Legacy Center 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.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Children's Legacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
Children's Legacy Center is an at-will, equal opportunity employer
Skills Required
- Master's degree in behavioral science, such as Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or Psychology
- Registration and good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate, including AMFT, ACSW, or APCC status
- Experience with the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) tool
- Strong communication, interpersonal, counseling, and therapeutic relationship-building skills
- Ability to provide therapy and support to children, adolescents, families, and trauma survivors
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, victim advocates, and community partners
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based mental health practices
- Completion of mandatory training programs, including TF-CBT, within the first year
- Ability to participate in clinical supervision to meet California BBS requirements
- Ability to work at least one evening shift per week from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Ability to work in an office and clinical environment, sit for extended periods, use a computer, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
What We Do
Children’s Legacy Center is a nonprofit Children’s Advocacy Center and behavioral-health provider in Redding, California. It supports children and youth affected by abuse, neglect, violence, exploitation, and other trauma through collaborative, family-centered services. Its work includes forensic interviewing, forensic medical exams, family advocacy, case management, counseling, and community partnerships designed to promote safety, healing, justice, and resilience for affected families.
