LGBTQIA+ Clinical Case Manager

$75,000 - $102,000/Yr

Sunny Hills Services - Hayward, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Hayward, CA

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About the position

The LGBTQIA+ Clinical Case Manager at Side by Side is responsible for providing preventative mental health services to at-risk LGBTQ youth aged 13-18. This role involves clinical case management and individual psychotherapy, working collaboratively with youth, families, and other service providers to support mental well-being and integration of sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. The position is hybrid, requiring both office and community engagement, and aims to serve a significant number of youth each year through various therapeutic modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Case Management services to a minimum of 25 youth and Individual Psychotherapy services to a minimum of 15 youth annually.
• Obtain and complete necessary clinical records and documents, including progress notes, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Perform Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) and PEI administrative activities as required.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide weekly school and community-based individual therapy and clinical case management services.
• Build therapeutic rapport with youth and partner with them in identifying and working on mental health and independent living skills goals.
• Complete clinical assessments and CANS/ANSA-T needs assessments related to various life domains using a strengths-based approach.
• Partner with youth in accessing community resources including health care, employment, school, and housing.
• Monitor client progress through weekly meetings and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Safeguard the dignity and rights of each youth in care to enhance their self-respect.
• Transport youth as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university or college.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• At least two years of experience working with adolescents, preferably current and/or former foster youth.
• Fulfillment of TB clearance and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A valid California driver's license and personal vehicle for the job, insurable by Side by Side's insurance policy.
• Covid-19 vaccination is mandated for all Side by Side staff, except in cases of approved medical or religious accommodations.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience in case management and discharge planning
• Knowledge of risk and protective factors for LGBTQIA+ youth
• Ability to view families as resources and support systems for youth.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for full-time employees, increasing to 4 weeks after 2 years of service.
• 2 weeks of sick leave for full-time employees, with additional days for direct service staff.
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year.
• 100% employer-paid Medical for full-time employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance or Anthem options.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Professional development and learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents.
• Employee recognition program with $1,000 bonus awards.
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000.
• Pet Insurance.