Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician (Licensed and unlicensed)
Company: A Better Way Inc
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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.Role:Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program
Director and the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinician has the primary
responsibility for the providing direct mental health services to
children five through twenty-one years old and their families.
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 system, immigration system and criminal justice
system. A demonstrated ability to engage and develop strong
alliances with families who tend to be suspicious of service
providers. Clinician will also be well versed in current mental
health practices and trends, such as trauma informed, developmental
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.Attend appropriate
meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings,
trainings 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, diagnosis, 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 yearly productivity requirement of 62%Submit
CQRT paperwork to QA team by due date 90% of the timeHave a yearly
chart approval rate of 90%Meet all EPSDT contractual expectations;
including all documentation needs, timeliness of progress notes
(within 24 hours of service provision), and meet all programs
expectations of effective chart management.Abide by all provisions
of the ABW personnel manualPerform any other duties as
directed.MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD, or LCSW, from an accredited school
of social work or psychology required. Must be licensed or
registered with BBS or BOP.Excellent clinical and writing
skills.Two years' direct experience working with diverse racial and
ethnic populations and 0-5 children.Understanding of basic
theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early
childhood, and family mental healthBilingual in Spanish is strongly
preferredBe linguistically and culturally competentAbility 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 pass
various background checks needed to work with childrenWork
EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee
regularly works in an office setting and in the community.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. Eligible for partial remote work.TravelLocal 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.
Keywords: A Better Way Inc, Oakland , Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician (Licensed and unlicensed), Healthcare , Oakland, California
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