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Lead Behavioral Clinician (TRC) 

In-Person Full-Time (40 hours per week, Exempt) Position based at Oakland, CA / All Sites as Necessary 

Who We Are 

Ruby's Place dba Restorative Pathways (RP) is an innovative nonprofit committed to ending domestic violence, human trafficking, and violent crime through hope, advocacy and connection. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental subsidies, mental health services, substance recovery, and wrap-around services. All our services are trauma-sensitive and client-centered and are provided at no cost to our clients. All programs are low barrier. 

RP is led by survivors with a focus on reflection, innovation, and connection. We believe in fostering relationships, both in our direct service work and throughout our internal work culture. We aim to cultivate a workplace that appreciates and emphasizes the voices of those most impacted by violence. We recognize these voices are vital to interrupting the cycle of violence and transforming lives towards safety, unity, and trust. 

Who You Are 

You have a strong commitment to the field of mental health as well as an understanding of, and sensitivity to, serving diverse populations. You have excellent interpersonal skills, the willingness to expand on your knowledge of trauma sensitive care and an orientation towards survivor-centered services. 

You are a motivated clinician who enjoys a fast-paced environment while embracing change and growth. You are adept at time management and highly organized with a proven ability to ensure you can meet deadlines, plan, organize and execute. You are comfortable working independently to manage the needs of all clients on your caseload, enjoy working with a team and are an accountable collaborator. You excel at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on multiple demands of your role. You are flexible, creative, willing to grow in your role and take initiative in handling crises. 

What You Will Do 

You will report to the Associate Director of Clinical Services. This position is primarily in-person at our Oakland office. Limited telehealth options may be available based on program needs and client eligibility. In this role you will provide mental health services to our clients and help support the staff with psychoeducation and professional consultation as it pertains to mental health. This position will also provide you the opportunity to share your knowledge of mental health through presentations and collaboration with other providers within and outside of RP. 

Responsibilities include:

• Carry a full caseload and complete progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner each week. 
• Complete documentation protocols - such as initial assessments, treatment planning, transition planning and progress notes, based on Funder regulations and requirements, insurance compliance and Medi-cal charting if needed. 
• Run curriculum-based groups, life skills and psychoeducation focused groups at various assigned sites and through telehealth. 
• Assist in shaping and developing curriculum through client feedback. 
• Conduct clinical intakes of new clients using a trauma sensitive approach and identify service needs when appropriate. Assessment includes identifying presenting problems, psychosocial history, mental status exam, and DSM-5 diagnosis. 
• Clinical interventions include: crisis intervention on-site at any of the shelters and/or while providing telehealth. 
• Clinical services also include short-term, trauma-sensitive individual and group psychotherapy as well as comprehensive clinical case management, liaison with other health care providers, and referral and accompaniment to community services when appropriate. 
• May visit clients at home, shelter and/or in the community for the purpose of outreach and follow-up if the client is unable to keep regularly scheduled appointments. 
• Caseload consists of complex clients, all of whom have histories of trauma, including acute and chronic physical and sexual abuse, and are victims of interpersonal violence such as sexual assault, physical assault, domestic violence, gunshot wounds, political torture, and immigration trauma. Many clients also have concurrent medical problems, psychosocial problems, and may have substance abuse problems as well. Clients also consist of those who have done harm and have had prior incarceration. 
• Utilize knowledge of the mental health, medical, and community resources in Oakland, San Francisco and other surrounding counties and maintain familiarity with new programs.
• Develop a comprehensive treatment and service plan for each client, integrating knowledge from a wide range of human service resources. 
• Facilitate coordination of services among various agencies and complete required case management services to meet the client’s needs. 
• All training as required by program grants must be completed. 
• Complete functional timesheets by assigned due dates in compliance with time allocations.
• Actively participate in reflective supervision sessions. 
• Create and maintain documentation of processes and procedures related to job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Clinical Supervision, Teaching, Training, and Program Development: 

• May provide supervision to clinical interns if meets the qualifications to supervise.
• May provide supervision for non-clinical staff. 
• Participate in in-service training and case conferences. 
• Conduct community presentations and training to partner organizations and mental health providers. 
• May assist with program development, including identification and implementation of types of appropriate measurement-guided mental health treatment. 

Record Keeping and Administration and Other Duties: 

• Maintain client records according to California, and licensing requirements. 
• Complete documentation protocols - such as initial assessments, treatment planning, transition planning and progress notes, based on Funder regulations and requirements. 
• Meet program productivity standards; Completes productivity forms, clinical documentation, and other documentation of services in a timely fashion. 
• Assist in processing Quality Improvement requests. 
• Assist in data collection for program evaluation and research purposes; Works collaboratively with the clinical multi-disciplinary team. 
• Attend staff meetings, administrative and reflective supervision and other assigned meetings. 

What qualifications are required for this position?

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience in providing therapy, crisis intervention, group counseling, general experience working with people who are survivors of violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, as well as working with reentry individuals who are on probation in a restorative/transformative justice setting. 
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders (SUDS) across the lifespan, including youth and adult populations. 
• Familiarity with diagnosing clients and developing effective treatment plans. 
• Experience running life skills and mental health groups. 
• Awareness of social service agencies, state regulations and APA/BBS standards as it relates. to client treatment, client rights and client/client confidentiality. 
• Open-minded, non-judgmental, flexible, and have good humor. 
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as one of the following: a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or ACSW. 
• Masters in Social Work preferred
• Able to provide a copy of a college degree and California Board License or current associated registration. Professional license or associate number from Board of Behavioral Sciences must remain valid at all times during your employment at RP. 
• Ability to move between different treatment approaches (clinical case management and evidence-based, trauma-focused psychotherapy) depending on the needs of the client.
• Able to demonstrate cultural humility and a strength based, recovery philosophy and provide support to a multidisciplinary team. 
• Understanding of the dynamics of trauma caused from violent crimes and successful treatments for these traumas. 
• Certified in The State mandated 60-hour Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking counselor certification (this can be scheduled after hire).
• Able to complete all required background checks. Additional requirements may be deemed necessary, including fingerprinting (Live Scan). 

Working Conditions

This position is in person & with possibility of some hybrid scheduling depending on client need. Time spent on-site versus remote working will be discussed and agreed upon with your supervisor.  You are expected to be available on-site as necessary given business needs. You must be able to stand for long periods of time and perform physical activities, including lifting up to 25 pounds. You will be subject to frequent interruptions and must be able to multitask and handle stress. 

Local travel in the greater Bay Area may be required.

Applying

The pay scale for the Lead Behavioral Clinician (TRC) position is $85,000-$120,000 per year (exempt), depending on level of experience, licensure, and qualifications. The benefits that come with working at Restorative Pathways at full-time hours include medical, dental, and vision plans, a life insurance policy, significant vacation, sick, restorative care time, and immediate vesting in our 403(b) with a generous match. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, salaried position. This position is located in Oakland. Applicants must be located in the greater Bay Area. 

Preference will be given to internal applicants. 

If all this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your resume and, instead of a traditional cover letter, respond to the following prompts: 

• Why do you want to work for RP and why are you a good fit for this role? (200 words max)
• Do you have a current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as either an associate or licensed clinical social worker? 

At RP, we are committed to workplace diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. Please also note that we are going to be especially excited about candidates who understand the unique nature of a mission-driven organization and have lived experience or direct experience working with survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, or violent crime.