Job Openings

While Clinic by the Bay is volunteer powered, there are full and part-time paid positions. See below for our current openings.

 

Current openings:

Behavioral health therapist

Clinic by the Bay (clinicbythebay.org) is a free, volunteer-powered health care clinic in San Francisco. Located in the Excelsior neighborhood, the clinic is based on the successful national model, Volunteers in Medicine (volunteersinmedicine.org). This model engages both retired and practicing: doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, nurses and non-medical volunteers. These volunteers provide compassionate care, free-of-charge, to the working uninsured. Our mission is to understand and serve, with dignity and respect, the health and wellness needs of the medically underserved in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We are seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Therapist to join our team as an independent contractor. In this role, you will deliver crucial mental health services to our patients, the majority of whom are managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Our clinic takes a holistic approach, offering medical, behavioral health, and dental services in a manner that respects diverse cultures and backgrounds.

This position entails a commitment of 8-12 hours per week and is made possible through grant funding. As part of our commitment to our valued team members, we offer a competitive stipend on a bi-monthly basis. Please note that this position does not include benefits. Your dedication to making a positive impact on our patients' lives is what drives us, and we look forward to welcoming you to our passionate and compassionate team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides clinical and case management services to patients, interviews patients; conducts initial and ongoing psychosocial strength-based assessments.

  • Develops initial and ongoing treatment plans for patients; identifies and pursues necessary resources to implement treatment plans.

  • Conducts individual psychotherapy sessions; provides education on behavioral health care symptoms and the role of medication in alleviating such symptoms; diagnoses illnesses and dual recovery/co-occurring disorders.

  • Prepares and maintains psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and monitoring patient progress.

  • Provides crisis intervention as needed; stabilizes patients in crisis including brief intervention in clinic; arranges for hospitalization and coordinates treatment elements.

  • Notifies patients and families of community resources and makes referral as necessary to meet basic needs such as housing, medical care, and employment.

  • Maintains all records in accordance with the Quality Assurance standards of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

  • Participates in clinical case presentations and peer reviews.

  • Prepares reports; case summaries, correspondence and other written materials.

  • Collaborates with other departments and agencies related to patient treatment planning.

  • May serve as a liaison to other community agencies.

  • Works closely with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and Clinic Management to ensure effective mental health services for our patients.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

  • Current theories, practices, and principles and practices for services to clients with behavioral health care symptoms and diagnoses.

  • Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology.

  • Cultural and social factors affecting behavior patterns.

  • Wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies and supports.

  • Dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools.

  • Community needs, resources and organizations related to behavioral health care.

  • Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.

  • Principles and practices of direct client service delivery.

  • Principles of social needs, problems, attitudes and behavioral patterns.

  • Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.

  • Office of administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.

  • Completed applications related to the work.

Ability to:

  • Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, community resources and organizations.

  • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.

  • Interpret, explain, and apply regulations, policies and procedures.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

  • Analyze, evaluate and make sound decisions.

  • Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence and other written materials.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

  • Work with a diverse population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bilingual in Spanish

  2. Commitment to the mission and values of Clinic by the Bay/Volunteers in Medicine.

    Education:

Possession of a master’s degree from a recognized college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical or educational psychology or in a closely related field.

AND

License/Registration:

Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Psychological Assistant/Associate, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor from the applicable licensing authority: (California Board of Behavioral Sciences or California Board of Psychology.)

Special Requirements:

In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), individuals in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to:

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