Bilingual Mental Health Clinician (ACMH)

A Better Way Inc•Oakland, CA

3d•$76,000 - $93,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Mental Health Clinician provides direct mental health services to children ages 6 to 18 and their families in Alameda County. Under the supervision of the Alameda County Mental Health Program Director and Clinical Supervisor, the clinician conducts assessments, develops family-centered treatment plans, provides developmentally appropriate treatment, coordinates care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, and other collaborators, and maintains written treatment records. Services may include psychotherapy, intensive clinical case management, and crisis intervention through individual, dyadic, and family therapy modalities. Spanish bilingual ability is required, with linguistic differential pay offered upon passing a language proficiency evaluation. The position is regular, full-time, and exempt. Work is primarily performed in an office, community settings, and/or through video meetings. In-person attendance is required for staff meetings, supervision, and other job-related responsibilities; remote work is subject to supervisor approval and on-site frequency may vary with departmental needs. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change with supervisor approval to meet business needs. Local travel to work sites, up to 90 miles within Alameda County, is required. Employment is contingent on passing a background check and obtaining TB and health clearances. Employees must comply with vaccination requirements, and driving records may be periodically reviewed when applicable.

Requirements

MSW, MA, PhD, or PsyD from an accredited school of social work or psychology.
Must be licensed or registered with the BBS or BOP.
Bilingual in Spanish is required.
Excellent clinical and writing skills.
Direct experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations using a culturally humble approach.
Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental health.
Understanding of DSM and treatment plans.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Excellent organizational, computer, and communication skills.
Ability to pass background checks required to work with children.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and current auto insurance.
Ability to comply with organizational vaccination requirements and obtain required TB and health clearances.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting for extended periods; handling or operating objects, tools, or controls; reaching; standing, talking, and hearing; occasionally bending or stooping; and potentially lifting or moving boxes or office supplies up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel locally to work sites, up to 90 miles within Alameda County.

Nice To Haves

Psychological assessment experience is a plus for psychologist applicants.
Understanding of psychological assessment reports.
Desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach.
Knowledge of, understanding of, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships.

Responsibilities

Provide direct client care in homes or community settings for children ages 6 and older and their families.
Practice linguistic and cultural humility.
Attend weekly group supervision, staff meetings, required trainings, and other appropriate meetings and supervision.
Obtain consent for treatment from the child welfare worker when appropriate.
Provide regularly scheduled psychotherapy, intensive clinical case management, and crisis intervention to assigned children and families.
Provide individual, dyadic, and family therapy as appropriate.
Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other providers, including internal A Better Way providers.
Coordinate care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, and other collaborators.
Maintain written treatment records, including initial assessments and treatment plans.
Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting requirements, and program and agency protocols.
Meet productivity, documentation, and timeliness expectations, using time-management skills and supervisory support as needed.
Meet EPSDT contractual expectations, including documentation requirements, progress notes within three business days of service, and effective chart management.
Participate in mandatory onboarding and ongoing trainings, and regular competency and performance evaluations.
Abide by the provisions of the A Better Way personnel manual.
Perform other duties as directed.
Travel locally to various work sites, up to 90 miles within Alameda County.