Huckleberry Youth Programs Inc

For over 50 years, HYP has developed and maintained prevention programs that promote the health and leadership of youth, and, as a result divert youth from violence, crime and gang involvement, as well as other harmful behaviors, including running away, drug/alcohol abuse, risky sexual activities, and involvement in the juvenile justice systems.. Most recent data from the trauma screener Huckleberry utilizes, the Traumatic Events Screening Inventory (TESI), indicates that 97% of screened clients screen positive for trauma, including 37% for abuse (neglect and physical or sexual abuse), 62% for community violence, 40% for domestic violence (including verbal abuse from caretakers), and 17% for bullying; 82% of clients screened endorsed three or more items, indicating that most clients have been exposed to multiple traumas.. POSITION SUMMARY: The Psychotherapist will provide individual and/or family psychotherapy for youth, TAY and/or families at our Justice programs site, schools and in the community who have been a victim/survivor of a crime.. This position is supported through the San Francisco District Attorney Victim Services.. Follow up with referrals made from HYP and DA Victim Services within 48hrs.

clinical social worker

Huckleberry Youth Programs (HYP) is a critical provider of essential safety net services for high-needs youth and their families in San Francisco and Marin County. For over 50 years, HYP has developed and maintained prevention programs that promote the health and leadership of youth, and, as a result divert youth from violence, crime and gang involvement, as well as other harmful behaviors, including running away, drug/alcohol abuse, risky sexual activities, and involvement in the juvenile justice systems. HYP employs approximately 75 employees and operates on a $7 million annual budget. We offer excellent employee benefits, including full medical/dental coverage and generous vacation time. Huckleberry has been providing services to San Francisco residents who are victims of crime and/or those exposed to violence since its inception in 1967 (almost 56 years). Huckleberry provides mental health services to over 200 San Francisco youth annually. Most recent data from the trauma screener Huckleberry utilizes, the Traumatic Events Screening Inventory (TESI), indicates that 97% of screened clients screen positive for trauma, including 37% for abuse (neglect and physical or sexual abuse), 62% for community violence, 40% for domestic violence (including verbal abuse from caretakers), and 17% for bullying; 82% of clients screened endorsed three or more items, indicating that most clients have been exposed to multiple traumas. POSITION SUMMARY: The Psychotherapist will provide individual and/or family psychotherapy for youth, TAY and/or families at our Justice programs site, schools and in the community who have been a victim/survivor of a crime. The Psychotherapist is a mobile and HYP office based position that actively engages young people in services through community-based therapy. The Psychotherapist will provide mental health consultation to program staff as needed and work as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team. The Psychotherapist is also a member of the counseling team for individual and group clinical supervision, meetings, training and collaborative support. This position is supported through the San Francisco District Attorney Victim Services. Community referrals will come from SFDA Victim Services and HYP. OPPORTUNITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Psychotherapist will receive: Individual clinical supervision & consultation Group consultation (3x/month + team meeting) BBS hours if needed Ongoing training and support in a genuine learning environment Agency commitment to addressing compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma The opportunity to work with a wide range of clinical issues within a diverse client population Professional training in Attachment Based Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or Trauma-focused psychotherapy Psychotherapist Responsibilities: Provide family and individual therapy for youth, TAY and/or families who are victims/survivors of a crime. Provide therapeutic and clinical case management services at our program site, partner school sites, families’ homes, in the community and/ or telehealth. Develop rapport with youth and families in a manner that demonstrates awareness of the impact of sociocultural factors on experiences, values, learning and counseling needs. Act as part of the Justice department team, offering support to staff in the form of consultation, crisis intervention, client screening, case management or other tasks as needed. Co-create care plans, apply assessment tools (CANS, TESI etc), and therapeutic interventions. Maintain electronic and paper files, keeping accurate client data and complying with all program reporting requirements for periodic review Demonstrate ability to engage and retain youth and families in services. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of legal and ethical issues and apply this vigilantly to clinical practice. Consistently maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff. Consistently work to advance clinical skills and knowledge of self and the clinical team by actively engaging in group and individual supervision, pursuing training opportunities and sharing knowledge. Perform accurate, thorough and timely record-keeping, documentation and data entry. Participate in agency and program specific team meetings, training, and special events. Follow up with referrals made from HYP and DA Victim Services within 48hrs. Other duties as assigned such as including some clerical work (answering main office phone line, opening main entrance, restocking office supplies/equipment, cleaning & re-organizing office space, etc.) COMPETENCIES: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate well to a diverse client population, as well as internal staff. Competency in youth/family theory and practice of psychotherapy Competency in clinical interventions in a community setting Perform tasks and responsibilities in a thorough and timely manner in compliance with agency policy and standards, and conform to scheduling requirements of this job description and program. Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem-solving orientation to all tasks. Maintain an awareness of the agency’s mission and work to promote the positive individual and social change goals it embodies. Exercise discretion and professional judgment at all times in keeping with the responsibility carried personally and by the agency for the care and welfare of youth and families. Actively strive to upgrade personal skills through engaging in appropriate professional training experiences. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A master’s degree in social work or counseling A clinical license or registered with BBS in pursuit of license (licensed candidates receive $5,000 more per year) PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bilingual Spanish strongly desired - $3,640 stipend available Experience with high risk adolescents Experience with family therapy Experience with Medi-Cal documentation, especially the use of AVATAR Experience, awareness and knowledge of cultures of San Francisco youth and families Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS: TB clearance Valid CA driver’s license, clear DMV record, and reliable transportation. Proof of COVID vaccination - accommodations for medical and/or religious-based exemptions will be considered. SECURITY CLEARANCE: 1. Must pass DOJ/FBI background check. Due to our requirements with licensing, candidates with backgrounds including items on this non-exemptible crimes list will not be eligible for exemption at this time. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Huckleberry Youth Programs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race; color; ethnic background; religion; gender; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; age; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical condition; disability, including HIV- related conditions; or status as a covered veteran. This policy applies to every aspect of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, advancement, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates out of the Huckleberry Justice site and travels to local schools, community partner sites and participant’s homes. This role routinely includes driving their own vehicle and the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Huckleberry’s CARC/Project READY offices are located at 44 Gough St, Ste 104, San Francisco. Employees may also travel to other Huckleberry site locations for meetings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds unassisted on an occasional basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to drive a vehicle. FAIR CHANCE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. BENEFITS Huckleberry Youth Programs offers a benefits package to all team members who work 50% FTE or more that includes: 100% contribution toward medical, dental, vision, acupuncture & chiropractic for employees and 50% coverage for eligible dependents 16 Vacation days in the first year of employment - accruals begin day 1 12 Personal Necessity Days 10 Paid Holidays Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance Access to our Employee Assistance Programs Flexible spending for medical, dependent care and commute 403(b) retirement plan (non-match) Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Position may meet qualifications for Perkins Student Loan cancellation Union staff are eligible for wellness and education reimbursements

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