Job Description

Job Description

Company Description:

Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to eliminating health inequities and improving the lives of Black, African American, and marginalized communities in the Bay Area. For over 35 years, we have provided a safe, welcoming space where health, healing, and hope come together.We offer a holistic range of services?including free and low-cost health screenings, HIV prevention and care, mental health counseling, housing and economic support, fitness classes, and nutrition programs. Guided by a belief that wellness is more than the absence of illness, we embrace a whole-person approach that honors the cultural, social, and emotional needs of our community.

At Rafiki, we are more than a service provider?we are a trusted partner, advocate, and resource. Our work is rooted in compassion, cultural humility, and a commitment to social justice. Every day, our team stands with our community to dismantle barriers, amplify voices, and create pathways to health and opportunity.

If you're looking to join a mission-driven organization where your work directly empowers individuals and strengthens communities, Rafiki Coalition is the place to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description:

We're Hiring Licensed Clinicians (Full time/Part time | Hybrid/Remote | San Francisco Bay Area) 

If you're a licensed clinician looking to do meaningful work rooted in community, healing, and culturally affirming care?this may be the opportunity for you.We're expanding our mental health clinic and looking for therapists passionate about supporting San Francisco families, with a special focus on serving the Black/African American community and other diverse groups.

What You'll Do

• Individual, group, couples, and/or family therapy
• General mental health + opportunities to specialize in maternal/perinatal mental health
• Community outreach & engagement
• Potential engagement in program development & curriculum creation

Why You'll Love This Work

• Purpose-driven clinical work with real community impact
• Flexible scheduling (full and part-time contract roles available)
• Hybrid + remote options available
• Professional development in perinatal mental health, licensure renewal, and options for other paid trainings 
• Space to be creative, lead, and help shape our programs

We're looking for clinicians who...

• Are licensed or licensed-eligible in California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychologist)
• Believe in culturally affirming care & healing justice
• Are collaborative, innovative, and mission-aligned
• Want a role that's more than a caseload?it's community work

Job Duties Include

• Provide direct services including behavioral health assessment, counseling, and case management to a caseload of pregnant/expecting Black/African - American families
• Ensure the team provides services in an integrated model of mental health, SUD, and medical care
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed
• Works from a framework of racial equity, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing when working with clients with co-occurring disorders
• Facilitate groups for the treatment of depression and anxiety
• Perform outreach visits to client's homes or hotels when necessary
• Provide linkage to community resources requiring familiarity with community resources to obtain supportive services to enhance client functioning and quality of life
• Perform other related duties as assigned/required.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field from an accredited university.
• Current California BBS or Board of Psychology license/registration
• At least 3 years of counseling or experience working with underserved adults, children, or families.
• Strongly motivated to support Black Wellness and Mental Health with a commitment to ensure the safety and privacy of community members.
• Strong cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Black/African American communities and knowledge of related mental health and cultural needs.
• Group facilitation skills and ability to build strong therapeutic relationships.
• Experience with Clinical Documentation System or Case Management Software.

Additional Information:

**This is a Grant Funded Position**
Location: Rafiki Coalition for Health and Wellness
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Full-time (40 hrs/ wk)
Department: Behavioral Health Clinic
Compensation: $45.67/hr (Depending on experience and funding)
Benefits: Paid Holidays, vacation, sick time accrual, 401k, life insurance, medical dental and vision

Application Instructions:

Please provide:

• Cover letter with your reason for interest in the position.
• Resume

Compensation details: 42.67-48.67 Hourly Wage

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