What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychotherapist position at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula?
POSITION
Psychotherapist
OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive
OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning
OUR CORE VALUES
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity
Organization Overview
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,000 TK-College students across 29 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.
Position Overview
As a Psychotherapist, you will provide direct service, paraprofessional staff consultation, training, and support to the after-school youth development program at both the Redwood City and East Palo Alto Clubhouse. Our non-traditional setting requires formal psychotherapy skills (case management, assessment, individual, group, & family counseling, client advocacy, and managing referrals) and informal behavioral coaching, social-emotional support, youth development, and skill development. As a clubhouse psychotherapist, you will bring mental health services to communities that would not normally access mental health care. We are looking for a dynamic professional willing to commit to the community. This position reports to the Director of Mental Health.
Role & Responsibilities
Clinical Care (50%)
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squating, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 20% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.
LOCATION
Redwood City Clubhouse & East Palo Alto Clubhouse
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday: 10:00am to 7:00 pm
Salary & Benefits
Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.
Psychotherapist
OUR MISSION
To empower the youth in our community with equitable access to social, academic, and career opportunities to thrive
OUR VISION
All youth grow up to lead fulfilling lives fueled by their passions, talents, and a love of learning
OUR CORE VALUES
Curiosity, Respect, Ownership, Ganas, Unity, Equity
Organization Overview
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) proudly stands as the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County, dedicated to empowering 6,000 TK-College students across 29 sites from East Palo Alto to Daly City. We believe that talent is equally distributed across Silicon Valley, but opportunity is not, so we are committed to ensuring that socio-economically disadvantaged students have equitable access to the opportunities that will help them thrive in school and beyond. Students benefit from high-quality academic programs, captivating enrichment activities, and access to critical mental health services. With support from our staff, Board, and broader Team BGCP community, we strive to make our community a great place for all kids to grow up.
Position Overview
As a Psychotherapist, you will provide direct service, paraprofessional staff consultation, training, and support to the after-school youth development program at both the Redwood City and East Palo Alto Clubhouse. Our non-traditional setting requires formal psychotherapy skills (case management, assessment, individual, group, & family counseling, client advocacy, and managing referrals) and informal behavioral coaching, social-emotional support, youth development, and skill development. As a clubhouse psychotherapist, you will bring mental health services to communities that would not normally access mental health care. We are looking for a dynamic professional willing to commit to the community. This position reports to the Director of Mental Health.
Role & Responsibilities
Clinical Care (50%)
- Provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention for individuals, groups, and families
- Assess the mental health needs of clubhouse members and connect them to appropriate resources
- Maintain organized, accurate, and timely record–keeping and documentation of client-related activities
- Partner with Clubhouse Leadership to integrate social-emotional learning into all aspects of program culture and instruction
- Engage with the clubhouse community members and their families building rapport outside of formal counseling
- Develop creative ways to engage the community and meet the needs of students and their families
- Provide consultation to afterschool staff on mental health issues impacting club members
- Assist with the development and implementation of agency-wide mental health, social-emotional practices, and youth development trainings, procedures, and policies
- Assist with tours and presentations for funders and donors interested in supporting mental health
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
- Masters degree or above in counseling from an accredited college or university, in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or clinical social work
- License in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Experience working with youth in a community setting
- Counseling experience with individuals, groups, and families
- Experience with crisis intervention and triage
- Background working in an ethnically diverse community and in meeting the needs of the groups represented
- Strong initiative, self-starter, intrinsically motivated, problem solver
- Strong interpersonal skills and youth development experience
- Great organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, crouching, squating, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 20% walking & standing. Work environment noise level is usually moderate but can be noisy at times. All requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations.
LOCATION
Redwood City Clubhouse & East Palo Alto Clubhouse
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday: 10:00am to 7:00 pm
Salary & Benefits
- Employment Status: Full-Time Salary
- Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience (DOE)
- Health Benefits:
- You are entitled to company-provided medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as life and long-term disability insurance paid at 100% by BGCP with additional buy up options beginning on your start date
- Retirement Benefits: BGCP contributes to the 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive Paid Time-Off Policy, along with additional benefits
- Contributing to a thriving community for youth growth: Beyond measure
Disclaimer: The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of all duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
BGCP is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or combination of characteristics protected under applicable law. BGCP is dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions within our organization.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
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