What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL TRAINEE position at Channel Islands YMCA?
Job Details
Description
BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU
- FREE Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
- Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
- YMCA Retirement Fund
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedule
Commitment To Inclusion
At the Channel Islands YMCA, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
What does a Clinical Trainee do?
The Clinical Trainee reports to the leadership team to offer additional support to staff while taking lead on higher-needs cases and co-facilitating program services. Primary job duties include direct clinical support (individual, group, family, & crisis counseling) and supervision of clients, program implementation, and youth worker collaboration. The Clinical Trainee is responsible for supporting an atmosphere that is conducive to teamwork, self-care and a productive work environment. This position reports directly to the Youth and Family Services Residential Manager and is under the direct supervision of a contracted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Maintain and oversee a therapeutic milieu that promotes youth and family resilience, healthy engagement, and personal growth
- Perform direct client contact duties via fact to face, telehealth, group, family, couples, crisis, and rehab session
- Lead daily structured therapeutic group activities to promote positive youth development and trauma-informed care
- Support data collection to ensure client records and documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and confidential
- Utilize program assessments and screening tools in collaboration with each youth to inform priorities of the individual service plan and make appropriate internal and external referrals for services
- Participate in clinical supervision; minimum of one weekly individual, triadic, or group supervision unit for each intern/trainee (more as needed based on hours)
- Support with daily supervision of youth including meal preparation, transportation to medical appointments, scheduled outings, and uphold the daily schedule
- Perform intensive case management tasks to enhance their education, vocation, relationships and communication, independent living skills, physical health, mental health, and more
- Demonstrate clear and professional boundaries by regularly using discretion and seeking support from administrative and clinical supervisors as it pertains to youth, clients, or staff
- Provide supervision and direction of activities for youth that supports healthy living, social responsibility, and youth leadership
- Maintain a controlled and safe environment for youth, assist with daily cleaning/sanitization and organization of work space areas
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 2 years related work experience
- At least one year of experience with individual/group/team mediation and conflict resolution
- Complete required certifications within 30 days of hire
- Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
- Health Screening Report and negative TB test required prior to first day of employment
- Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
- Ability to participate in DMV Pull Program preferred
Salary : $1,500
