Clinical Therapist, Placer Home to Stay
Wayfinder Family Services·Roseville, California
Wayfinder Family Services·Roseville, California
Provide in-home clinical services and parent coaching to birth and kinship families to prevent placement disruption. Develop and monitor Family Service Plans while collaborating with treatment teams and partner agencies.
$70,304 - $72,000/yr (ACSW / AMFT) $72,000 - $78,000/yr (LCSW/LMFT) Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for delivering therapeutic interventions/services to and/or on behalf of the client that are consistent with established standards of practice and standards of proficiency discussed and established in clinical and administrative supervision. Provide Evidenced-based Practice (EBPs) interventions that are individualized and commiserate with the appropriate training, education, and respective model adherence requirements. Contribute to the development of the Family Service Plan with the identified family members. Monitor and document the client’s progress towards meeting the individualized objectives outlined in the Family Service Plan. Complete the required documentation of case consultations, individual and family services to track progress and increased/decreased level of functioning. Ensures compliance with and timeliness of documentation productivity standards and service delivery, and that documentation is submitted in accordance with established schedules. Attend and participate as necessary and scheduled treatment team, IEP, and/or Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings with partner agencies. Assist the client and family with input and contribution to any such meetings and serve as an advocate on behalf of the clients mental health needs and needed services. Other duties as outlined in the position description. QualificationsEducation and Experience: A master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required. California licensure as an Associate Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), in good standing and registration with the BBS is required.
(English/Spanish) is preferred. A minimum of two years of experience working with high-risk children, adolescents, adults and/or families within the Mental Health, Educational, Child Welfare and/or Juvenile Probation systems preferred. Experience working with kinship—knowledge of the child welfare system is preferred. Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, attend meetings, conferences and other job related events away from headquarters. If driving a personal vehicle, must be approved by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier. Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of three (3) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes: Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible Flexible spending account (FSA) plans Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents Additional Benefits Offered for this: Training and professional development Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Requires a master's degree in a related field and California licensure as an ASW or AMFT. Preference is given to candidates with two years of experience working with high-risk populations and bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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