Part Time Group Therapist

### Description

Start Date: June 11th, 2026

Eligibility for Remote Work: Hybrid. Service provision is in the community, administrative work can be done remotely

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance eligibility. Retirement plan eligibility with 2% employer match. 13 paid holidays. Paid sick time off, paid vacation and paid floating holidays available.

Schedule: 20 hours per week.Monday through Friday, evenings required. Flexible depending on need.

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County (CSS) is seeking a resourceful and clinically skilled Hourly Group Therapist. You will be responsible for therapeutic groups for grief/loss and older adult populations, including outreach, planning, facilitation, and Medi\-Cal compliant documentation. This position will develop curriculum with the support of the Clinical Director, facilitate or co\-facilitate clinical groups in the community throughout Alameda County. The focus of the position is to increase services to underserved populations. Supervision/Direction Received:

Weekly Individual and group supervision provided Level of Decision Making:

The group therapist will work with the Clinical team on developing curriculum, identifying locations and partnerships, and building partnerships### Job Responsibilities

1\. Clinical Group Facilitation (Direct Service)

• Facilitate weekly therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for adults experiencing grief (including suicide loss) and older adults (65\+) navigating life transitions.
• Conduct clinical intakes and mental health screenings to determine group appropriateness.
• Manage a caseload of group participants, ensuring a high standard of care and crisis de\-escalation as needed.

2\. Outreach \& Program Development (Administrative/Planning)

• Outreach: Actively identify and build partnerships with Alameda County senior centers, healthcare providers, and community hubs to drive referrals.
• Planning: Design curriculum and resource materials tailored to the specific needs of the geriatric and bereaved communities.

Coordination: Manage the administrative lifecycle of the group, including scheduling, attendance tracking, and waitlist management.

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3\. Medi\-Cal Documentation \& Billing

• Complete clinical progress notes and treatment plans within 24–48 hours of service.
• Ensure all documentation meets Medi\-Cal "Medical Necessity" standards and Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) requirements.
• Accurately track and submit billable hours (direct service) and non\-billable hours (outreach/admin) via the agency’s EHR.

### Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience facilitating therapy groups
• Some evening availability required
• Ability to utilize supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Values working cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage deadlines / handle confidential information in professional manner
• Sensitive to the cultural and ethnic diversity of Alameda County
• Experience applying a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging lens to therapeutic practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Must complete Background Check (DoJ) and LiveScan
• Must live within a 100 mile radius of Oakland, CA 94609
• Must be able to commute onsite and within Alameda County

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID\-19 (Fully vaccinated is defined as having received both initial doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine OR the single dose of the Jansen vaccine and

• at least one booster.) Or have a valid religious or medical exemption.
• Must have access to a secure internet connection (If secure, you should see a padlock next to the wifi symbol), a computer with camera (for remote meetings), a mobile phone (for multi\-factor authentication), and a private space for completing confidential work, making calls, and attending meetings. Or be able to work fully onsite to accommodate any of these needs.

### Agency Mission \& Values

Agency Mission

To reach out and offer support to people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis, to work to prevent the suicide of those who are actively suicidal, and to offer hope and caring during times of hopelessness. Agency Values

We care, from the inside out. With open hearts and minds, we build connections and remain committed to growth to be the best for the people we serve. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

CSS works toward the elimination of the tragic experience of suicide in Alameda County and this cannot be accomplished without the elimination of racism, sexism, ableism, and other forms of oppression in our community. We acknowledge that dismantling systems of oppression requires active engagement and constant effort. In order to better serve the diverse communities of Alameda County, address the above inequities, and elevate voices and experiences of those directly impacted by suicidal thinking or behaviors.

CSS commits to:

• Encourage and support education, self\-reflection, and both personal and professional development for all levels of CSS workforce and governance.
• Develop and provide services that incorporate the wisdom of the communities that CSS serves.
• Advocate for and promote policies that serve the mental health needs of diverse communities within Alameda County with the goal of creating a more robust crisis continuum that is not dependent on law enforcement and correctional facilities.
• Openly request, receive, and utilize feedback provided by community members and partner agencies to develop policies and processes.
• Continuously and critically review CSS policies, practices, and performance to demonstrate adherence to these diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.

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Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. We value the range of life experiences our staff bring with them and are stronger for having staff and volunteers with lived experience of surviving suicidal crises.### About Crisis Support Services of Alameda County

Founded in 1966, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County offers a broad range of counseling, education and prevention services in a safe environment. CSS’ 24\-hour crisis hotline responds to more than 65,000 calls each year. Services include on\-going therapy groups, school\-based counseling, supportive services for seniors, suicide prevention for youth; and community education.

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County recognizes and understands the impact of trauma including the challenge of accessing supportive services. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and safe environment, rooted in the belief that through collaboration with clients at every stage of service healing is possible.

We invite you to learn more about our agency by exploring our website.