Clinical Trainee

Clinical Trainee

Youth and Family Services - Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Salary Range $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day

Benefits That Benefit You

• Free YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedule

What Does a Clinical Trainee Do?

• Maintain and oversee a therapeutic milieu that promotes youth and family resilience, healthy engagement, and personal growth
• Perform direct client contact duties via face 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

Our Commitment to Belonging

At the Channel Islands YMCA, 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.

• 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 60 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Maintain a valid California driver's license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier