Team-Based Care Mental Health Clinician

WestCoast Children’s Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children’s Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity.

Position Details

Title : Team-Based Care (EMPOWR) Clinician

Classification : Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt

Location : Oakland, CA / Hybrid (availability to provide client services in-person and complete documentation remotely)

Regular Work Schedule : Full time, M-F

Compensation:

• Salary for clinicians is $ 72,000 per year for ​ those collecting hours toward licensure ​ (Master's level), and licensed starting at $82,000. Additional 10% Spanish language differential for qualified candidates

The EMPOWR Program ( EM bracing P rogress and O pportunities, W e R ise), operates on a team-based care model designed to aid transition-aged youth (ages 16-24) in securing mental health assistance, stable housing, employment and educational advancements, and fostering community connections. The program delivers community-based therapy, case management, and care coordination, alongside peer and family support, all within a cohesive team framework. By pooling resources and expertise, the EMPOWR team collectively manages a single caseload, ensuring that youth receive comprehensive support while enabling staff to navigate the successes and obstacles of their clients together.

EMPOWR Clinicians deliver community-based, intensive strategies to address any current need for stabilization, crisis intervention, and individual trauma-focused treatment while coordinating care within a team-based setting.

As an EMPOWR Clinician, you will provide:

• Community-based trauma-informed psychotherapy to foster youth or former foster youth transitioning to or struggling with independent living.
• Intensive mental health services and clinical case management as part of a collaborative service team.
• Mental health screening to assess cognitive, emotional and social functioning and needs; facilitate the identification and engagement in mental health service
• Risk assessments, crisis intervention, stabilization, and safety plans.
• Coordinated services with other agencies and resources to address youth's needs, including housing, medical, mental health, education, employment, independent living skills, advocacy, placement stability, and enrichment activities.
• Stabilization support services to children and TAY in an in-person milieu environment.

What will you gain?

• Receive individual clinical supervision by a dedicated supervisor and participate in a case conference
• Enhanced training and professional development support
• Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have several Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness
• Serve vulnerable kids and their families and create positive changes in their lives
• As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we provide the highest standard of care and offer extensive clinical training and seminars led by field experts. Training includes CSEC, Telehealth, Complex Trauma/Trauma-Informed Care, Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS), and Supervisor in training program, and much more!

Benefits :

• Employer-paid Medical Benefits for Employees

• 100% employer-paid dental and vision
• Dependent medical, dental and vision (50% employer-paid)

• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and commuter plans
• 100% employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary accident, term life and hospital indemnity insurance
• 403(b) and ROTH retirement plan options, employer contribution targeted at 7.5% after first year of employment
• Quarterly (5-10%) and annual incentive compensation (10%)
• Three weeks PTO during the first year of employment, 4+ weeks PTO with additional years of service
• 12 paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday per year
• 4 paid self-care days per year
• Wellness stipend ($100.00 per month)
• Professional development stipend and CEUs for trainings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Requirements:

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, marriage, and family therapy or social work.
• Current and valid license or registration with the CA BBS or BOP (open to recent graduates) &l