6+ Mental Health Clinician (ACMH)

A Better Way Inc•Oakland, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinician has the primary responsibility for providing direct mental health services to children five through twenty-one years old and their families in Alameda County. Services include: assessment; development of a family-centered treatment plan; providing developmentally appropriate mental health treatment; coordination of care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, and other collaterals; maintaining a written record of treatment, including initial assessments and treatment plans. We are seeking a clinician with previous experience working with systems involved families; including school systems, dependency systems, immigration systems and criminal justice systems. A demonstrated ability to engage and develop strong alliances with families who tend to be suspicious of service providers. Clinicians will also be well-versed in current mental health practices and trends, such as trauma-informed, developmentally responsive, family-centered, collaborative, and culturally responsive services. Total compensation includes a base salary, a sign-on bonus, 12 paid holidays, a paid year-end office closure, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD, or LCSW, from an accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP.
Excellent clinical and writing skills.
Direct experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations
Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental health
Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants
Must have a car and good driving record
Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach
Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships
Understanding DSM, DC: 0-3R, and treatment plans
Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team
Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills.
Ability to undergo Livescan check needed to work with children
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants

Responsibilities

Direct client care in-home or the community for children five through twenty-one years and their families
Provide mental health services.
Be linguistically and culturally competent
Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, training and supervision
Obtain consent for treatment from the child welfare worker, where appropriate
Monitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate.
Through regularly scheduled sessions, provide psychotherapy, intensive clinical case management, and crisis intervention, to assigned children and families. Work with various modalities including individual, dyadic, and family therapy. Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other providers. Provide appropriate mental health services.
Follow all procedures and protocols related to EPSDT
Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
Meet minimum productivity of 40% of service providers time
Use time-management skills and supervisory support to meet productivity, documentation, and timeliness requirements.
Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual
Perform any other duties as directed