Job Details

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Youth and Family Services - Santa Barbara, CA

Position Type
Part Time

Salary Range
$20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift
Day

Description

Please note: This position is intended to be a temporary one-year role, with the potential to extend

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU

• FREE Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedule

Our Commitment to Belonging

At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.

What does a Clinical Trainee do?

The Clinical Trainee reports to the leadership team to offer additional support to staff while taking lead on higher-needs cases and co-facilitating program services. Primary job duties include direct clinical support (individual, group, family, & crisis counseling) and supervision of clients, program implementation, and youth worker collaboration. The Clinical Trainee is responsible forsupportingan atmosphere that is conduciveto teamwork, self-care and a productive work environment. This position reports directly to the Youth and Family Services Residential Manager and is under the direct supervision of a contracted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

• Maintain and oversee a therapeutic milieu that promotes youth and family resilience, healthy engagement, and personal growth
• Perform direct client contact duties via fact to face, telehealth, group, family, couples, crisis, and rehab session
• Lead daily structured therapeutic group activities to promote positive youth development and trauma-informed care
• Support data collection to ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential
• Utilize program assessments and screening tools in collaboration with each youth to inform priorities of the individual service plan and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services
• Participate in clinical supervision; minimum of one weekly individual, triadic, or group supervision unit for each intern/trainee (more as needed based on hours)
• Support with daily supervision of youth including meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, scheduled outings, and uphold the daily schedule
• Perform intensive case management tasks to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more
• Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries by regularly using discretion and seeking support from administrative and clinical supervisors as it pertains to youth, clients, or staff
• Provide supervision and direction of activities for youth that supports healthy living, social responsibility, and youth leadership
• Maintain a controlled and safe environment for youth, assist with daily cleaning/sanitization and organization of work space areas

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2 years related work experience
• At least one year of experience with individual/group/team mediation and conflict resolution
• Complete required certifications within 30 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Health Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Ability to participate in DMV Pull Program preferred