Clinical Advisor

International Rescue Committee•Oakland, CA

11d•Remote

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Job Overview: The IRC in Oakland’s Safety and Wellness department ensure that newcomer populations have access to psycho-social and case management support to serve their adjustment needs as well as ensures additional culturally and linguistically sensitive mental health referral support services are available. This includes implementation of mental health screening protocols and the referring of clients for emotional distress, torture, trauma and gender-based violence to relevant partners. The Safety and Wellness team ensures the creation of a culture of trauma informed care throughout Oakland services. The Clinical Advisor will provide consultation and supervision to members of the Safety and Wellness team on matters related to the psychosocial wellbeing of their clients. Hours will vary based on need; we expect this role to be approximately 5 hours a week.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or an equivalent field of mental health study at minimum
California licensed to provide clinical mental health services preferred (LCSW, LMFC, Licensed Psychologist/ Psy.D etc.)
4+ years of relevant work experience in Social Service, Mental Health or international development fields
Experience should include a minimum of 2 years developing and managing programming serving communities including but not limited to, survivors of GBV, youth at risk or displaced populations
Experience designing and implementing psychosocial and preventive programming
Demonstrated expertise serving multi-cultural and/or underserved populations
Knowledge of DSM-V-R, ability to assess mental health concerns and experience managing referrals for mental health concerns to community partners
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and programs in clinical settings preferred
Understanding of community integration, resettlement and migration trauma
Training and experience in establishing trauma informed care with diverse and underserved communities
Demonstrated understanding of contemporary race and gender issues as they relate to refugee resettlement
Experience providing group and individual supervision
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member
Fluency in written and spoken English; Fluency in additional language relevant to current refugee populations preferred (Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Tigrinya, Burmese, Spanish, Amharic etc.)

Responsibilities

Conduct group supervision
Conduct individual supervision as needs present
Provide consultation and training on various topics
Provide documentation review and training as appropriate
Administrative responsibilities
Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles