Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician
Company: A Better Way, Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Accepting applications for Licensed and Unlicensed Clinicians.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.Services are delivered in Alameda County, program headquarter
located in Oakland, CA.Role:Under the supervision of the Mental
Health Programs Director, the Clinician has the primary
responsibility for providing direct mental health services to
children birth through five years old and their families.Services
include:Assessment; development of a family centered treatment
plan; providing developmentally appropriate dyadic 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 initially mistrustful 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. Clinician should be ready to
embrace the role of collaborative outcomes management and data
collection that helps address the public health needs of our
region.Duties and Responsibilities:Direct client care in home,
through telehealth, in the office or in the community for children
birth through five years and their familiesAttend appropriate
meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings,
trainings and supervisionCoordinate with child welfare workers,
resource parents, and other systemic stakeholders where
appropriateMonitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where
appropriate.Provide psychotherapy, intensive clinical case
management, crisis intervention, and parent
training/psycho-education/skills-building, 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.Use
time-management skills and supervisory support to meet
productivity, documentation, and timeliness requirementsFollow
regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency
protocols in performing dutiesAbide by all provisions of the ABW
personnel manualPerform any other duties as directedProvide
culturally responsive servicesQualifications:MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD
from 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 culturally diverse
populationsUnderstanding of basic theoretical and developmental
principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental health and
trauma-informed careBasic understanding of play therapyBilingual in
Spanish preferredAbility 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 partnershipsKnowledge,
understanding, and willingness to provide telehealth services as
neededUnderstanding of the DSM, DC: 0-5, and treatment plansAbility
to work independently and to work as a member of a teamExcellent
organizational, computer and communication skills.Work
EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee
will largely be in the community meeting with clients in or near
their homes. Some work from home.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. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (subject to change, with supervisor approval, to
meet the business needs)TravelLocal travel to various worksites is
required.Work Authorization/Security ClearanceEmployees must obtain
a livescan , TB, and health clearances prior to employment.
Compliance with Vaccination policy.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, Healthcare , Oakland, California
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