School-based Mental Health Clinician (SMHP)

School-based Mental Health Clinician

Join our team as a School-based Mental Health Clinician in the Solano Mental Health Program. Under the supervision of the Solano Mental Health Program Director, this position is responsible for providing direct mental health services to children and youth at assigned school sites.

Job Description

• Provide culturally and linguistically sensitive individual, group, family, and collateral outpatient psychotherapy to EPSDT/Medi-Cal eligible clients referred for treatment.
• Provide individual, group, and/or collateral Mental Health Rehabilitation Services as needed.
• Co-facilitate groups with team members if needed and as appropriate.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with the principal, school staff, and team clinicians.
• Maintain a caseload relevant to FTE (1.0 FTE = 16-20 case minimum; co-facilitate 4 groups and provide training to teachers and parents).
• Provide services to at least 25 unduplicated kids in a school year.
• Inform the Principal when making a CPS report and may support teachers in doing so if requested.
• Knowledge of the standards set by the county, state, Board of Psychology/Board of Behavioral Sciences, Medi-Cal, EPSDT, and internal ABW clinical quality standards.
• Attend appropriate meetings, including weekly group supervision, staff meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Monitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate.
• Follow all procedures and protocols related to EPSDT; follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties.
• Consult with parents regarding educational and social issues of their children; help parents understand their child's abilities, needs, and opportunities, especially in relation to mental health.
• Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual.
• Perform any other duties as directed.

Requirements

• MSW, MA, PhD, or PsyD 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants.
• Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach.
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships.
• Understanding of DSM and treatment plans.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational, computer, and communication skills.
• Ability to pass various background checks needed to work with children.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insurance.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and/or community setting. This position is eligible for telecommuting with supervisor approval.

Physical Demands

The 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 Work

This is a full-time position. Flexible schedule based on business needs, usually Monday through Friday.

Travel

Local travel to various worksites is required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employees must pass a background check and receive TB and health clearances prior to employment. Driving records will be reviewed periodically.

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.