Part-Time School-Based Therapist

Bay Area Community Resources•Rodeo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Providing trauma-informed mental health prevention and intervention services in a culturally diverse school in Crockett three days per week (24 hrs/wk). This will be a hybrid position (that bills both to Medi-Cal and non Medi-Cal). We are looking for a strong, skilled clinician who can bring engaged psychological, emotional, and behavioral support to students and their families in a fast-paced environment, while also becoming an integral part of the school culture. Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year. BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Clinical Social Work or Psychology required.
Experience working in schools within a multicultural, diverse, urban community.
Must have an active and valid registration with BBS
Understanding of trauma-informed practices required.
Experience and commitment to collaborating with parents, teachers and school staff.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
A commitment to and strong belief in the mission of the agency.
Ability to maintain goals and priorities in dealing with varying challenges.
Ability to be flexible in working with people and organizations with different viewpoints.
Enjoy participating and positively impacting school culture, being a proactive, engaged mental health leader, mediating and advocating on behalf of children and families.
Enjoy and thrive collaborating in a complex, culturally rich community system.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medi-Cal paperwork preferred.
Licensed or close to licensure preferred.
Spanish-speaking capacity a plus

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based individual, group and family mental health services, family consultation, and case consultation.
Provide relevant school-focused behavioral health services, including, but not limited to: Participate in the school’s intervention teams (e.g., CARE teams)
Provide crisis intervention and trauma response as needed.
Provide family psychoeducation opportunities as needed.
Consult with school administration, faculty and staff on specific youth and families and on school mental health issues in general.
Participate in SST, IEP meetings.
Work with school staff, administrators, Community School Coordinators, other providers and parents to coordinate services.
Provide services to clients in an ethical, legal and professional manner, including HIPAA, CAMFT and NASW standards.
Humility in cultural issues related to race, ethnicity, nationality, class, religion, and sexual orientation required.