Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Foster TAY

Position: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Reports to: CEO
Location: Sacramento, CA (On-site at AcademySTAY Housing Complex)
Job Status: Exempt, Full Time
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 DOE
 
Description
AcademySTAY is committed to providing a nurturing and empowering environment for both our staff and the students we serve. As a dynamic community devoted to student success and holistic support, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value professional growth and recognize the contributions of every team member. Join AcademySTAY and be part of a mission-driven organization where your clinical skills directly change lives and help young adults build stable, thriving futures.
 
Summary
AcademySTAY is seeking a compassionate, experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide on-site, in-person mental health services to former foster youth living in our housing community. This role is central to supporting students’ emotional well-being, stability, and long-term success in education and independent living.
The LCSW will provide individual therapy, crisis intervention, assessments, care coordination, and consultation with program staff, while helping build a trauma-informed, supportive community environment. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, culturally responsive, and passionate about working with transition-age youth who have experienced foster care, housing instability, and complex trauma.
 
Essential Duties

• Provide on-site, in-person individual therapy to AcademySTAY students using trauma-informed, evidence-based practices.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and coordination of higher levels of care when needed.
• Collaborate closely with Case Managers, Operations staff, and leadership to support student stability and success.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute clinical insight to student support planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with ethical, legal, and organizational standards.
• Support referrals and coordination with external mental health providers, psychiatry, hospitals, and community resources as needed.
• Provide psychoeducation, coping skills development, and emotional regulation support to students.
• Consult with staff on trauma-informed approaches, boundaries, and supportive interventions.
• Contribute to the development of mental health programming, groups, or workshops as appropriate.
• Stay current on best practices, legal requirements, and ethical standards related to clinical social work and transitional youth services.

 
Qualifications

• Active California LCSW license (required).
• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience preferred (experience with transition-age youth, foster youth, or high-acuity populations strongly preferred).
• Strong background in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and complex case management.
• Experience working with young adults impacted by foster care, homelessness, poverty, or systemic trauma strongly preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment, documentation skills, and professional boundaries.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice.
• Passion for AcademySTAY’s mission and supporting former foster youth in achieving stability and independence.

 
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary: $75,000–$85,000 DOE
• AcademySTAY offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, 13 holidays, and unlimited PTO.
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with occasional evening hours as needed for crisis support or programming.
• Work Location: This is an in-person, on-site position based at AcademySTAY’s Sacramento housing complex.

 
Equal Employment Opportunity
AcademySTAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the CEO or HR Manager.
 
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position to Jenny@AcademySTAY.org with “LCSW Application” in the subject line.