Youth Empowerment Service (YES) - Clinician in Oakland, California at East Bay Agency

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. EBAC strives to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio-economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have support systems to reach their full potential.

EBAC was established in 1952 when a group of parents of children with autism wanted to give their children the same educational and recreational opportunities that contribute to the physical well-being and social growth of all children. From this was born the first day-treatment program west of the Mississippi and was the foundation of growth in meeting the needs of children and families living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and especially in Alameda County.

Today, EBAC’s programs serve over 10,000 children, youth and families throughout Alameda County each year with the goal of giving each child and family the specific resources, skills, and support they need to help them reach their full potential. The organization has strategically grown its program offerings to include a wide variety of supports and services to the community. For more information about our organization, please visit the website at www.ebac.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The YES Pathways Mental Health Clinician provides compassionate, youth-centered mental health support to middle and high school students and their families. Working collaboratively with schools, community partners, and multidisciplinary service providers, the clinician helps promote resilience, recovery, and equitable access to culturally responsive behavioral health services while addressing systemic barriers that may impact youth success.

In partnership with school personnel and community providers, the clinician coordinates care, bridges service gaps through collaboration with other EBAC programs, and connects youth and families to appropriate resources. The role also focuses on fostering positive youth development by creating safe, supportive spaces where students can build social-emotional skills, strengthen peer connections, and develop leadership abilities.

Throughout the school year, the clinician facilitates structured cohort groups, supports youth enrichment opportunities, and elevates youth voice by encouraging meaningful participation in school and community initiatives. Through advocacy, collaboration, and relationship-building, the clinician empowers young people to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while contributing to healthier, more connected communities.

Position Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Registered Associate (AMFT/ASW/APCC) in good standing with the appropriate California licensing board.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of post-master's clinical experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families; experience with individual, group, and family therapy is preferred.
3. Valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation to travel between schools, homes, and community locations as required.
4. Bilingual and bicultural proficiency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred and highly valued but not required
5. Demonstrated commitment to serving culturally diverse, low-income, immigrant, and historically underserved communities through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices.
6. Experience providing family therapy and school-based or community-based mental health services to elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged youth.
7. Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, including school personnel, community partners, and other service providers, while contributing to program development and continuous quality improvement.
8. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to independently prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and complete required reports and outcome data in a timely manner.
9. Knowledge of applicable behavioral health regulations, documentation standards, confidentiality requirements, and ethical and legal practices governing clinical services.
10. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, government regulations, and safety guidelines relevant to behavioral health and community-based services.
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and other required reports.
12. Ability to provide community- and home-based services while maintaining professional boundaries, demonstrating respect for families' homes, cultures, and lived experiences.
13. Demonstrated initiative, sound clinical judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively while seeking consultation and supervision when appropriate.
14. Current knowledge of evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, child and adolescent development, and legal and ethical standards in behavioral health.
15. Bilingual and bicultural proficiency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred and highly valued but not required

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive individual, family, and collateral mental health services to middle and high school youth and their families in school, community, and home-based settings.
2. Conduct individual assessments to identify youth strengths, needs, level of risk, and appropriate supports, and use assessment findings to inform service planning and referrals.
3. Partner with youth and families to develop meaningful care plan goals, promote engagement in services, and regularly review progress toward identified outcomes.
4. Facilitate structured youth empowerment cohorts, psychoeducational groups, and enrichment activities that promote social-emotional learning, resilience, leadership development, positive peer relationships, and youth voice.
5. Collaborate closely with school personnel, EBAC programs, families, and community-based organizations to coordinate care, bridge service gaps, and ensure youth have access to appropriate behavioral health and supportive services.
6. Provide consultation and support to school staff, community partners, and caregivers regarding youth mental health, trauma-informed practices, behavioral interventions, and community resources.
7. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, service plans, discharge summaries, and program outcome data in accordance with agency, funder, and regulatory requirements.
8. Complete progress notes and required documentation within established agency timelines, typically within 24 hours of service delivery.
9. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case consultations, service plan reviews, clinical case conferences, staff meetings, trainings, and other agency meetings as assigned.
10. Present cases during individual and group clinical supervision and actively incorporate feedback to support professional growth and high-quality clinical practice.
11. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, families, community partners, and other stakeholders while exercising sound clinical judgment, professionalism, flexibility, and cultural humility.
12. Participate in outreach, workshops, and trainings for school staff, caregivers, and community partners on youth mental health, wellness, trauma-informed care, and related behavioral health topics.
13. Support program development, community engagement activities, and special events that promote youth leadership, family engagement, and positive school climate.
14. Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the Youth Empowerment Services program and the organization.
    

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

1. Services are provided primarily in community-based settings, including schools, homes, and other community locations where youth and families access support.
2. Position requires regular travel throughout the service area to provide clinical services, facilitate youth empowerment cohorts, attend meetings, and collaborate with community partners.
3. Work involves providing services to youth and families who may have experienced trauma, poverty, systemic inequities, and other adverse life experiences. The clinician is expected to utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices in all aspects of service delivery.
4. The position requires the ability to facilitate youth groups and enrichment activities, engage with youth in a variety of settings, and respond appropriately to the physical demands of working in school and community environments, including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of program materials.
5. A valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required to travel between service locations.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

EBAC offers a uniquely generous PAID time off package including up to 15 paid Holidays a year, generous vacation accruals for eligible employees; and an outstandingly comprehensive benefits package that includes:

1. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Full time employee only coverage is free of charge for certain Medical and Dental coverages.
2. Multiple options of Mental Health Care supports and services.
3. Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans.
4. Employer paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance; employee paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect).
5. Accident, Critical illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage ( for employee, spouse and children if choose to elect ).
6. Tax deferred FSA (flexible spending account) for Health Care and/or Child Care; commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses.
7. 403b retirement program with an up to 4% Employer dollar to dollar Match after 1 year of employment.
8. Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance.
9. Pet Insurance to care for the four-legged family member(s).
10. ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses for the beneficiary includes employee, child or another family member, etc.