School-based Behavioral Health Clinician
4 weeks ago
Role:
Under the supervision of the Mental Health Programs Director, the School Based Clinician has the primary responsibility for providing direct mental health services to children and youth at assigned school site. School-based Clinicians will also provide services in the community and may have a small percentage of their caseload community based. Services include providing individual, group, and family therapy (as needed) to elementary and middle school level children; collaboration with educational staff; performing intake evaluations, which includes forming diagnostic formulations; providing case management, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for children and youth as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. School Based clinicians will also develop and provide specific site based trainings for caregivers and/or school staff. Topics range from supporting school sites to be more trauma informed to support staff and caregiver better evaluate high risk behaviors and develop safety plans. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
Covid-19 vaccination including booster is required.
At A Better Way, we are dedicated to serving children and youth who are in – or at risk of entering - foster care. We support children in the foster system, and help them navigate the most difficult times of their life. Be inspired by your own actions. Join our talented and genuinely caring team.
Our attractive compensation package includes base salary, sign-on bonus, 4 weeks PTO (5 weeks after 2 years) , 16 holidays including 2 floating holidays, medical insurance, unlimited access to tele-health, and more.
Covid-19 vaccination required.
Services are delivered in Contra Costa, program headquarter located in Oakland, CA.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides culturally/linguistically sensitive individual, group, family and collateral outpatient psychotherapy to EPSDT/Medi-Cal eligible clients referred for treatment.Support school staff and families better understand mental health needs and provision by providing 1-3 annual trainings Provides individual, group, and/or collateral Mental Health Rehabilitation Services as needed. Co-facilitates groups with team members if needed and as appropriate. Develops, cultivates, and maintains positive relationships with the principal, school staff, and team clinicians. Maintains caseload as relevant to FTE (1.0 FTE= 18-20 case minimum: case minimum) and co-facilitates at least one group each fiscal year, starting in October. Provides services to at least 25 unduplicated kids in a school year (1.0 FTE = 25 unduplicated;). Informs Principal when making a CPS report and may support teachers in doing so, if requested. Knowledge of the standards set by the county, state, Board of Psychology/ Board of Behavioral Sciences, Medi-Cal, EPSDT and internal ABW clinical quality standards. Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, trainings and supervisionMonitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate.Consults with parents regarding educational and social issues of their children. Helps parents understand their child's abilities, needs and opportunities, especially in relationship to mental health.Meet minimum productivity of 40% of service providers timeUse time-management skills and supervisory support to meet productivity, documentation, and timeliness requirements.Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing dutiesAbide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manualPerform any other duties as directed
Qualifications:
MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD from accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP.Excellent clinical and writing skillsBilingual (Spanish/English) a plusDirect experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations in community and/or school settingsUnderstanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of child and youth developmentAbility to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicantsMust have a car and good driving recordUnderstand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approachKnowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnershipsUnderstanding DSM, and treatment plansAbility to work independently and to work as a member of a teamExcellent organizational, computer and communication skills
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and or in the community.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (subject to change, with supervisor approval, to meet the business needs).
Travel
Local travel to various worksites and local schools is required.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Employees must pass a livescan and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment. Driving records are periodically reviewed per company policy.
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