6+ Mental Health Clinician (ACMH)

Company: A Better Way Inc
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Mental Health Clinician 6+Accountability: Reports to the Mental Health Program Director and Clinical SupervisorHybrid Status: EE-2Job Status: Regular, Full Time, ExemptDate Revised: June 2024MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN 6+ALAMEDA MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (ACMH)Role: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.Duties and Responsibilities:Direct client care in-home or the community for children five through twenty-one years and their familiesProvide mental health services.Be linguistically and culturally competentAttend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, training and supervisionObtain consent for treatment from the child welfare worker, where appropriateMonitor 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 EPSDTFollow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing dutiesMeet 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 directedQualifications: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 populationsUnderstanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental healthBilingual in Spanish is a plusAbility 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, DC: 0-3R, and treatment plansAbility to work independently and to work as a member of a teamExcellent organizational, computer and communication skills.Ability to undergo Livescan check needed to work with childrenMust have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insuranceWork EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and in the community. Hybrid work!Physical DemandsThe 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 WorkThis is a full-time position, 40 hours/ week, hours are subject to change based on Client needs and Programmatic necessity. Some evening hours are required.The pay range listed for this position may vary based on language proficiency. Compensation incentives are available for candidates who possess bilingual skills relevant to this roleTravelLocal travel to various worksites is required.Work Authorization/Security ClearanceEmployees must undergo a Livescan check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment. Driving records are reviewed periodically. Covid-19 vaccination required.A Better Way is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive full consideration without regard to age, race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, HIV-status, national origin or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.by Jobble

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