Associate Mental Health Therapist II (AMFT, APCC)
Oakland, California
Clinical Services /
Full time /
On-site
Who We Are
Hively, derived from ‘lively’ and ‘hive’, is a thriving community full of life and energy. At our core, we are a family-centered social impact organization dedicated to multi-generational well-being. Our mission is to strengthen and support children and their families throughout Alameda County. We believe that through subsidized child care, mental health support, and community services centered in families of all types and backgrounds, we can significantly change children and parents' possibilities to thrive in life. If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply to join our team!
Our Team & Culture
Our Team at Hively is a passionate and diverse group of individuals from a wide range of different lived experiences, backgrounds and professional expertise. We strive every day to create an environment for families and staff that is inclusive and welcoming of different experiences and perspectives. We prioritize learning, listening, and growing together and to foster a culture of respect.
The Opportunity
This role is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization dedicated to increasing access to mental health, as well as training and developing the next generation of therapists. In the past year, Hively has opened new medi-cal certified mental health centers in Oakland and Pleasanton, where we also offer our other wrap-around family services.
The Clinical Associate (AMFT or APCC) provides individual, family and couples’ counseling for primarily medi-cal clients and some fee clients. This position would also work with Alameda County performing GA evaluations around 2 days per week. This role includes completing assessments, problem lists and treatment plans, including diagnosis with a supervisor. They may also perform other related tasks that are a part of the agency's operation. Work is supervised by professional staff, and clinical work is supervised by a licensed clinician and attends individual and group supervision weekly. All employees at Hively are required to have Criminal Justice clearance.
What you will do:
- Provide direct service psychotherapy to caseload (both telehealth and in-person)
- Maintain an active and consistent caseload as determined by the Director of Clinical Services
- Administer GA Evaluations (about 2 days per week) through Alameda County
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Implement and monitor protocols for clinical services delivery
- Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation as required
- Provide referrals and community resources when needed
- Consult with supervisors and staff as needed/required
- Attend supervision on a weekly basis and in a prompt manner
- Interact with staff and clients in a professional and ethical manner
- Participate in supervision and training with an openness to learning and receiving feedback
- Performs additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested
What you should bring:
- Master's Degree completed from an accredited college or university in related field
- At least one year of experience as a Clinical Associate post graduation
- Knowledge and basic skills in counseling practices and methods
- Ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities conducted
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents
- Ability to communicate orally, both in person and by telephone
- Ability to travel to meetings, other campuses and counseling sites
- Ability to establish rapport with others as a requisite for healthy and therapeutic relationships
- Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in psychological emergencies and/or crises when provided with appropriate supervision and direction
- Self-awareness in order to relate to others effectively and appropriately
- Must meet eligibility requirements to bill for Medi-Cal services
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
$31.25 - $32.50 an hour
Salary ranges are based on industry data, and final employment offer will be determined based upon factors including but not limited to an applicant's experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Benefits
* Medical, dental and vision plans covered at 100% for the employee
* Health & Dependent Care FSA & HSA
* 15 Paid Holidays + flex holidays!
* Generous paid time off policy
* Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000/year)
* Employee Appreciation Program
* Life & Long Term Disability Insurance covered 100% by Hively
* 403(b) plan
* SEP-IRA plan with an employer contribution of 5% of annual salary
* Learning & Development Opportunities
*Financial wellness program and advisors
* Industry competitive salary ranges
Welcoming Candidates from All Backgrounds
While we try to be thorough with our prerequisites, not everything about you as a candidate can be condensed into a list of bullet points.
We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, disability, and veteran status.
* Note: Benefits described apply for full-time, permanent positions only. Temporary, internships, part-time or contract roles are not generally eligible.
