Part Time Mft Jobs in San Rafael, CA (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a bilingual (English and Spanish) graduate student within a Master’s level education program (MFT Trainee) to provide mental health and wellness-based intervention services to children and families located in the San Rafael Canal neighborhood.

This is a paid internship of $25.20/hr, 18 hours per week, beginning in mid-August and lasting for one year.

Essential Functions:

Under expert clinical supervision and with consistent training and support, you will have the opportunity to provide a diverse array of services, including:

Clinical Interventions and Services

1. Provides brief interventions, as well as scheduled individual and family therapy, both at assigned school site(s) and at the agency, as appropriate;
2. Provides group therapy and targeted/thematic groups as appropriate (i.e. CBITS or Bounce Back groups, gender-based groups, social skills and life skills groups, mindful mood/DBT groups, art therapy groups, and more);
3. Provides crisis intervention and follow-up as needed in coordination with clinical supervisor, including conducting risk assessments, developing care and safety plans, calling mobile crisis support and/or local law enforcement, if needed;
4. Consults with principal, schoolteacher, school psychologist, and others to provide continuity of services between mental health and educational resources and objectives.

Clinical Case Management

1. Assesses needs, locates and arranges for appropriate referrals of clients as needed;
2. Participates in Student Study Team (SST) meetings, Individual Education Plans (IEP), as well as other school meetings as needed;
3. Collaborates and maintains collateral contacts with school and community resources, including school resource officers, county, court, and probation officers, in addition to parents and significant others.

Training Opportunities and Supervision

1. Attends weekly training on a variety of topics ranging from motivational interviewing, clinical documentation, risk assessment, and more!
2. Participates in individual and group supervision;
3. Promotes team-building and problem-solving;
4. Participates in staff and team meetings, organization-wide trainings and in-service meetings.

Documentation

1. Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments and screenings;
2. Prepares initial and on-going treatment/care plans;
3. Monitors treatment plan implementation and revision of treatment goals and interventions;
4. Ensures that all paperwork and charting requirements, as well as reports are completed and submitted timely, as described within the NMCS Mental Health Program Manual and as assigned by the manager, Clinical Supervisor and/or Director of Wellness Programs.
5. Supports integrity of service contracts by monitoring eligibility requirements, as necessary

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in and able to provide mental health counseling in both English and Spanish 
• NMCS Mental Health and Wellness Trainee team members are required to practice within their scope of work and in alignment with the tenets of professional ethics of social workers, psychologists and marriage and family therapists, as well as with the ability to demonstrate personal integrity, clinical insight, competency, and maturity of judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and effectively with other professionals
• Ability to work in a community and agency structure
• Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and familiarity with multi-cultural populations, especially Latine, Asian and African-American communities
• In progress Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or in a closely related field, and concurrent enrollment in the appropriate practicum course.
• Valid Class C driver’s license and insurability at non-risk rates (pass a DMV Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check); personal vehicle for home visits (eligible for mileage reimbursement).

Conditions of Hire:

• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
• Pre-employment health exam including proof of vaccinations and TB test clearance.
• Criminal record clearance or exemption from California Department of Social Services. All convictions other than minor traffic violations require an exemption, including convictions that have been expunged.

North Marin Community Services welcomes and encourages all qualified candidates to apply – especially as we recognize that people bring experience and skills beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We also know that self-doubt can sometimes get in the way of stretching professionally, so if your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. We value our differences and respect everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetics, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political affiliation, disability, age, status as a victim of domestic violence/assault/stalking, or military/veteran status. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please contact hr@northmarincs.org or 415-892-1643 ext. 255.

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