Mental Health Clinician (SFMH) en A Better Way Inc

Description

Role: 

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and/or the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinician has the primary responsibility for the providing direct mental health services to 0 to 21 years old and their families with the San Francisco Mental Health Team, based in the SoMa neighborhood. We are seeking a clinician with previous experience working with systems-involved families, or a willingness to learn. This clinician will have a demonstrated ability to engage and develop strong alliances with families who tend to be initially mistrustful of service providers, and a willingness to be creative and adaptive in treatment to ensure accessibility for families. 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.

Services include: assessment; development of a family centered treatment plan; providing developmentally appropriate mental health treatment in the community or office; coordination of care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, and other collaterals; maintaining a written record of treatment in a timely manner, including regular assessments and progress notes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct client care in client’s home, in the office, at school, by telehealth or in the community for children 0 to      21 years and their families
• Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings.
• Understand and organize informed consent rules and documents, due dates, and assessments.
• Coordinate with child welfare workers, resource parents, schools, and other systemic stakeholders where      appropriate
• Through regularly scheduled sessions, provide psychotherapy, intensive care coordination, parent training/psychoeducation/skill building, and crisis intervention to assigned children and families. Work with various modalities including individual, dyadic, and family therapy.
• Conduct assessments (including CANS, 7 Domain Clinical Assessment, ASQ:SE and ASQ-3, PSC-35), assign appropriate diagnosis, and plan treatment goals in collaboration with clients, caregivers, teammates, and other providers within the Child and Family Team.
• Provide Therapeutic Visitation Services and Intensive Home-Based Services as authorized.
• Attend Child and Family Team Meetings and appropriate school meetings, such as IEP meetings. Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings if needed.
• Use time-management skills and supervisory support to meet service delivery, documentation, and timeliness requirements.
• Meet service delivery expectations set by program
• Meet all EPSDT contractual expectations; including all documentation needs, timeliness of progress notes (within 3 days of service delivery), and meet all program expectations of effective chart management.
• Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
• Provide culturally responsive services
• Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual
• Perform any other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD from accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred but not required 
  • Linguistic Differential Pay offered upon passing language proficiency evaluation
• Excellent clinical and writing skills.
• Strong desire to learn, take initiative, be reflective, and be adaptable to change.
• Direct experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of child development, family systems, and trauma-informed care
• Basic understanding of play therapy.
• Experience and understanding of working with children 0-5 preferred.
• Must have a car and good driving record
• Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work through telehealth means as needed 
• Understanding of DSM-5, CANS, and treatment plans
• Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational, computer, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to pass various background checks needed to work with children.

Work Environment 

This role is primarily performed in an office setting, in the community, and/or through video meetings. In-person attendance is required for staff meetings, supervision, or other job-related responsibilities. The frequency of on-site work may vary depending on role requirements and departmental needs. In-person attendance is typically required for client sessions unless alternate arrangements are required or requested. Remote work privileges vary by role and are subject to supervisor’s 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally bend, stoop, or reach and may be required to lift and move boxes or office supplies up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time, exempt, position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change, with supervisor approval, to meet the business needs.  

Travel 

Local travel to various worksites and local schools is required, up to 90 miles within Alameda County.  

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining TB and health clearances. When applicable, driving records are periodically reviewed in accordance with company policy. Employees must also comply with the organization's vaccination requirements.? 

A Better Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.? Inclusive environments for all employees and applicants are our priority. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document may be subject to periodic review and revision in compliance with California labor and employment regulations.