Clinical Lead- Transition Age Youth
Company: Encompass Community Services
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Encompass is recruiting compassionate, emerging leaders who
strive for excellence in their fields. We offer endless
opportunities for professional growth with multiple paths toward
your future career. When you join Encompass, you are surrounded by
peers who are committed to supporting client and staff wellness.
Our people and programs touch hundreds of lives each day and you
can be part of our effort to bring health, dignity and equity to
everyone in our community. We are committed to racial equity and
believe in having a diverse workforce that is representative of the
many communities we serve. Our agency recognizes the value of
racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and strives
towards a culture of trauma-informed practices with culturally
appropriate services that promote healing. Transition Age Youth
Services serves current and former foster, probation placement and
homeless youth ages 15-25. We provide an array of programs and
services including counseling, skills building, a drop-in resource
center, and subsidized supportive housing. Our mission is to
support and empower youth in making a health transition into
successful adulthood. JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Lead supports staff
and interns who work on site at the TAY Drop-In Center as well as
providing clinical supervision and overseeing data collection
related to MediCal billing and supporting staff in meeting their
productivity requirements. The TAY team provides a wide spectrum of
trauma informed services to empower and support youth and young
adults to make positive choices and changes in their lives. The
Clinical Lead ensures site safety and the delivery of quality
clinical and case management services both onsite at our Drop-in
Center and out in the community. Position is scheduled to work 40
hours per week (Monday- Friday). Qualifications Masters’ degree in
Psychology, Clinical Social Work or related field AND either
Associate/license-eligible Social Worker (ASW) or Licensed Social
Worker (LCSW) required. Experience in providing services to
populations experiencing substance use and co-occurring disorders
or comparable populations. Experience using strengths-based, whole
person approach in recovery-oriented services. Excellent
organizational and administrative skills. Advanced computer skills:
WORD, Excel, AVATAR. Strong ability to manage self-care and support
staff in building resilience through self-care strategies. Wages &
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive
medical and dental insurance plan for full time employees, 403(b)
retirement plan, paid holiday, sick time, and 17 days of paid
vacation, pro-rated for positions less than 40 hours a week.
Keywords: Encompass Community Services, Vallejo , Clinical Lead- Transition Age Youth, Social Services , Santa Cruz, California
