A Better Way Inc

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.. Through regularly scheduled sessions, provide psychotherapy, intensive clinical case management, parent training/psychoeducation/skill building, and crisis intervention to assigned children and families.. MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD from accredited school of social work or psychology.. Basic understanding of play therapy.. Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants

mental health clinician

Job Details Job Location San Francisco Office - San Francisco, CA Salary Range $67,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year Description Accountability: Reports to the Mental Health Program Director and Clinical Supervisor Hybrid Status: EE-2 Job Status: Regular, Full Time, Exempt MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN 6+ SAN FRANCISCO MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM Role: Under the supervision of the Mental Health Programs Director and/or the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinician has the primary responsibility for the providing direct mental health services to 6 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. 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: <ul><li>Direct client care in client's home, in the office, at school, by telehealth or in the community for children 6 to 21 years and their families</li><li>Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and trainings,</li><li>Understand and organize informed consent rules and documents, due dates, and assessments.</li><li>Coordinate with child welfare workers, resource parents, and other systemic stakeholders where appropriate</li><li>Through regularly scheduled sessions, provide psychotherapy, intensive clinical case management, 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, diagnosis, and treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other providers. Provide appropriate mental health services.</li><li>Use time-management skills and supervisory support to meet service delivery, documentation, and timeliness requirements.</li><li>Meet a minimum yearly service delivery billing requirement of 40%</li><li>Submit PURQC paperwork to Quality Assurance team in a timely manner</li><li>Meet all EPSDT contractual expectations; including all documentation needs, timeliness of progress notes (within 3 days of service delivery) meet all program expectations of effective chart management.</li><li>Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties</li><li>Provide culturally responsive services</li><li>Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual</li><li>Perform any other duties as directed.</li></ul> *Clinicians may be asked to see clients outside of 6-21 age range as needed and if appropriate for skillset. Qualifications: <ul><li>MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD from accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP.</li><li>Excellent clinical and writing skills.</li><li>Direct experience working with culturally diverse populations</li><li>Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of child development, family systems, and trauma-informed care</li><li>Basic understanding of play therapy.</li><li>Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.</li><li>Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants</li><li>Must have a car and good driving record</li><li>Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach</li><li>Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships</li><li>Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work through telehealth means as needed </li><li>Understanding DSM-5, CANS, and treatment plans</li><li>Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team</li><li>Excellent organizational, computer, problem-solving, and communication skills</li><li>Ability to pass various background checks needed to work with children.</li></ul> Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting, over telehealth and in the community. 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. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (subject to change, with supervisor approval, to meet the business needs). Evenings may be required to serve clients' needs. 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 periodically reviewed per company 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.

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