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About Us
Encompass Community Services provides our Santa Cruz community with nearly 40 health and human services programs that support youth and families, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing, and more. We work every day to make health, education, and housing equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For over 50 years, our work has touched generations by helping people access education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and wellness, and regain dignity.
Encompass Youth Services provides quality Mental Health treatment for youth and families. Our guiding philosophy emphasizes compassion, respect, and collaboration with the intention of creating conditions that allow our clients to feel valued and engaged in their service experience. We promote the health and well-being of our clients by offering guided opportunities to acquire the skills and resources necessary to build self-esteem, establish healthy relationships, and make positive life choices.
We are committed to the following core values:
- Client-Centered– Collaborative and respectful of individual needs and values of each client
- Culturally Responsive – Respectful and responsive to the cultural framework of diverse populations
- Resiliency-Based – Recognizing andbuilding upon client strengths, resources, and resilience
- Trauma-Informed – Understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of trauma and the need for safety and choice in the client’s treatment
JOB SUMMARY:
Encompass Youth Services is currently hiring for a Clinical Manager with a background providing Mental Health services to youth and families, clinical supervision, and program management.
This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, during typical business hours. There is flexibility for managers to develop their own work schedules and options for working remotely when needed with provided mobile devices. However, this position requires most work hours to be provided in-person.
Essential to this position is excellent clinical, communication, and leadership skills to supervise and oversee clinical services, manage program requirements, and work collaboratively with our school communities, and community partners.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Supervision & Oversight of Clinical Services: Provide weekly 1:1 and group supervision to approximately eight supervisees. Supervise staff in a positive, supportive manner to promote personal and professional growth. As needed, provide on-site shadowing/consultation and crisis intervention support. Oversee clinical services provided to youth and families to ensure best clinical practices and procedures.
Program Management: Oversee daily operations and service delivery of Youth Services program in collaboration and partnership with the Senior Manager of Youth Services.
Staff Development: Train staff and interns in a positive and supportive manner to promote professional growth. Provide onboarding and clinical training for new direct services staff members.
Partner Collaboration: Maintain and enhance partnerships with stakeholders and partners.
Represent Encompass in a professional and collaborative manner that fosters positive working relationships with community representatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CA BBS licensure for a minimum of two years: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Clinical Psychologist.
- Five years of clinical experience with diverse populations including competency and experience in specialized areas of child, adolescent and family counseling.
- Two years of experience providing clinical supervision of interns, trainees, or associates.
- One year of program management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
- Proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States.
- Criminal Record Clearance before hire.
- Valid Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and operational vehicle.
Wages & Benefits:
Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive medical and dental insurance plan for full time employees, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holiday, sick time, and 17 days of paid vacation, pro-rated for positions less than 40 hours a week.
We are an equal opportunity employer. At Encompass we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. Encompass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to excellence through diversity and strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all clients and employees.
If you require assistance applying on-line, we have computer terminals available at our 380 Encinal Street Suite 200 office in Santa Cruz, Tel: 831-469-1700, and at our 225 Westridge Drive location in Watsonville, Tel: 831-724-3885. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment.
