Group Leader - Vista Community Clinic

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. We are looking for dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who want to make a difference in the community. Our competitive compensation and benefits program includes health, dental, vision, company-paid life, flexible spending accounts and a 403(B) plan, for eligible employees. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Lead the delivery of mental health prevention and education through facilitated small groups to target youth population as required by program and/or as directed by Supervisor. Work with other program staff, VCC staff and community partners.

• Facilitate groups to provide information, education, to target population, adhering to program guidelines.
• Support participants of program in building resiliency through self-esteem, self-efficacy, and problem solving.
• Encourage participants to engage in program activities and curriculum to maintain program retention and efficacy.
• Provide direct referrals and share resources with program participants.

Minimum Qualificaitions

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, or related field
• 3 years experience in the behavioral/mental health field
• Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes
• Availability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in either Social Work, Counseling, Human Development, Psychology, Child Development, or related field
• 1 year experience in the behavioral/mental health field
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Experience working with youth
• Ability to present information accurately and effective both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups
• Ability to create a comfortable, supportive learning environment for participants
• Excelent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients and other staff

Pay Range: $25 - $27.50