Terminating an employee is an inevitable part of doing business. Whether you’re re-structuring your department or you’ve identified a few employees who’re not living up to your expectations, letting people go is necessary for keeping your workforce healthy and thriving.&nbsp;

What to Say When Terminating an Employee

Termination is never easy, but being prepared and professional can help make the process smoother. Understand the employee's situation and express gratitude for their service. Prepare a meeting and communicate clearly, while allowing space for questions. Show respect and leave on good terms, as you never know when you'll meet again.

Before we give you the scoop on how to utilize keywords in job ads, it would be helpful if we defined what keywords are and why they are important. In simple terms, 

How to Utilize Keywords for Your Job Ads

Attract job seekers to your open positions with keywords! Use simple terms, check job descriptions, use search volume tools & customize your language to draw in more candidates. Use JobSearcher to post your free job ad & use these tips for success!

As Boomers and the oldest Gen X are exiting the workforce, younger Millennials and Gen Z are flowing in. While the younger generations seem to be completely different than the older generations, many care about some of the same things- financial security, working conditions, etc. However, due to social and cultural differences in the era that Gen Z has grown up in, they have concerns that were never even workplace topics of discussion 20 years ago. 

How to Recruit and Retain Gen Z Employees

Gen Z is prioritizing employers that invest in them, with pay and financial security being a top concern. They want to see businesses committed to environmental and mental health support and are looking for opportunities to grow and develop. Show them your business's values and how you are making a positive impact in society!

When you just can’t stomach another drive-thru coffee on your morning commute, close your navigation app on your phone and search for easy ways to make money from home instead. With a computer and some niche skills, there are countless opportunities for you to earn a living from your couch. (Okay, fine, your home office.) Below, we’ll explore 30 different ways to make money from home, as well as a few “too-good-too-be-true" warning signs to know to keep you from booking the wrong remote gig.&nbsp;

Explore Your Skill and Find the Best Way to Make Money From Home

Discover 30+ ways to make money from home, from blogging to freelancing to selling products. Find the right job for you & monetize your skills to start earning today! Build a portfolio & leverage your skills to help businesses grow. With many opportunities available, you can find the perfect job for you.

According to economists, there are four factors of production that go into creating higher quality goods at lower prices. These are

What is Employment Participation Rate

The labor force participation rate has drastically changed in the last decade due to the pandemic, childcare costs, and government policies. It is up to businesses and the government to work together to solve this problem and help increase the labor participation rate. Solutions include reducing taxes, expanding remote work, and subsidizing childcare.

Pay stubs are an important piece of document which shows your earnings in a given period, as well as any deductions made towards your health insurance or pension contributions. They’re also excellent for finding out how much your recent salary raise has bumped up your monthly net income.&nbsp;

How to Get Pay Stubs (From Previous Employee Also!)

Pay stubs are important documents to show earnings and deductions, plus they're great for tracking salary increases. Depending on the country, they may or may not be legally required. Learn how to get pay stubs from your current and former employers, plus what to do if you don't have them. With pay stubs, you can easily have visibility over your finances and provide proof of income.

Many jobs require a background check. For some companies, this is a matter of company policy. In other jobs, such as finance, childcare, and security, the government often requires background checks. While there are varying levels of intensity, for most people, a background check is nothing to worry about. In fact, the biggest question is often how long does a background check take? Here’s what job seekers and applicants need to know about background checks before they apply to new jobs.

How Long Do Background Checks Take for Pre-Employment

Background checks are a common part of the job searching process. They can take up to 5 days, and may involve identity, employment, education, criminal, credit and international checks. Employers must share any negative information found, and serve pre-adverse action and adverse action letters. Job seekers can proactively check their records to avoid issues.

Today, hiring and retaining talent looks much different than it did only two or three years ago. Financial instability and the strain on our mental health brought on by the pandemic has made everyone more wary and selective of their workplace and employer. Whereas in the past people might have prioritized promotions and financial reward, today they look at other factors such as workplace flexibility, personal fulfillment and values alignment.&nbsp;

How to Effectively Recruit Employees

Recruitment is a critical process for businesses to thrive. To get it right, HR professionals need to implement creative and effective strategies, such as referrals and job boards. During the recruitment process, focus on more than just skills and experience, such as values and culture. Invest in a sound onboarding process to ensure new hires are off to a great start.

It’s safe to say that the last two years have brought fundamental changes to the way we work and do business. Companies have relied on technology in the workplace to digitize their services and build a remote-friendly infrastructure that could prepare them for the future.

Technology in the Workplace: How to Improve your HR Function with AI

AI is transforming HR departments by streamlining recruitment, performance management, and employee training processes. Companies like L'Oreal are already seeing positive results from using AI in their hiring process. As AI technology advances, upskilling is essential for staying relevant in the industry and accessing better job opportunities.

The rise of remote work has given employers a unique chance to rethink how they approach workforce management. This ranges from rethinking the size and design of their office space to updating their tech stack to accommodate different working styles. It has created new opportunities for companies of all sizes to expand their hiring pool and look for top talent on a global scale.&nbsp;&nbsp;

4 Things to Consider When Building a Global Workforce

Embrace the new opportunities of remote work and consider the advantages of having a diverse global workforce. Prepare yourself by researching global workforce trends, the legal framework, and your target countries. Make sure to highlight the good you bring to the market and gain insight from other companies in your industry. Start building your global team today!

Participate in crisis response to events that occur on campus. Provide consultation and support to staff on understanding and managing the emotional and behavioral needs of young children with a trauma-informed and culturally competent perspective. Provide mental health services to students, parents/guardians, and educators using evidence-based treatment modalities and counseling interventions, primarily CBT, ACT, PCIT-informed therapeutic strategies, & Early Childhood SEL curriculum. Possesses registration in good standing under California BBS as an AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. 2+ years of experience in Crisis Management and Crisis Intervention work.

mental health specialist

About Organization: Wellness Together, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, partners with schools statewide to increase student and family access to mental health services. By collaborating with universities and graduate programs, Wellness Together provides cost-effective "turn-key" social-emotional interventions on school campuses across California. We Are Committed To Developing School-based Mental Health Practices Beyond Traditional Medical Care And Providing Much-needed Social-emotional Support At No Cost To The Student Or Their Family. We Advance School-based Health By <ul><li>Advocating for state and national policies that support school-based mental health services</li><li>Providing training to staff as well as the community on mental health</li><li>Hosting the annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, which partners with the CA Department of Education</li><li>Cultivating new and existing partnerships to spread best practices and improve school-based mental health </li></ul>Summary Of Position Under supervision, the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services, including individual and group counseling, case management, parent and staff consultations, referrals, and treatment plans for students with mental health needs. This position conducts mental health training for students, staff, and families. Duties And Responsibilities <ul><li>Attend work consistently in person to ensure continuity of care for students</li><li>Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans</li><li>Provides individual and group counseling</li><li>Provides case management and communicates available services and resources</li><li>Provide crisis intervention and perform risk assessments</li><li>Develop and deliver student, parent, and staff training with school site personnel</li><li>Provide care coordination for referred students</li><li>Consult with school staff, including administrators, counselors, and teachers, to coordinate care for referred students</li><li>Attend SSTs, Section 504 meetings, and related student meetings</li><li>Participate in crisis response to events that occur on campus</li><li>Document and store individual and group counseling logs and notes of mental health treatment provided</li><li>Participate in monthly staff meetings and required staff trainings</li><li>Participate in individual and group supervision as scheduled and required by the BBS</li><li>Collaborate with school/program leadership on strategies that promote a program-wide culture of mental health and build nurturing & responsive relationships</li><li>Provide consultation and support to staff on understanding and managing the emotional and behavioral needs of young children with a trauma-informed and culturally competent perspective</li><li>Conduct classroom observations in collaboration with staff to support the application of positive behavior management skills in the classroom</li><li>Provide individual and/or parent-child therapy sessions for students utilizing evidence-based strategies to address behavior problems, emotional regulation, and social skills development</li><li>Conduct parent sessions to teach effective behavior management techniques, improve parent-child interactions, enhance attachment, strengthen parenting skills, and promote consistency between home and school environments </li><li>Plan and assist with mental health-related support to students, parents, and staff for crises and concerns (i.e., earthquakes, community violence) that may arise </li><li>Continually collaborate with school/program leadership on student, parent, and staff services provided to ensure services are meeting school/program needs</li><li>Refer students and families needing further mental health support to appropriate community resource</li><li>Operate ethically utilizing an evidence-based curriculum as supplied by the Organization, including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy</li><li>Engage directly with supervisor (clinical or otherwise) when navigating clinical, ethical, or school-based mental health considerations, as appropriate based on licensure.</li><li>Meets with students/clients regularly to provide counseling treatment and facilitate ongoing assessments of client progress, supporting the creation of individualized treatment plans according to student needs and circumstances.</li><li>Facilitates family engagement sessions in support of student progress when appropriate.</li><li>Refers students/clients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary and upon discontinuing services in a school-based setting.</li><li>Gathers student consent to record sessions and engages in supervision to review session recordings for growth and feedback</li><li>Maintains thorough records of students/clients meetings and progress.</li><li>Follows all safety protocols as set forth by the Organization.</li><li>Record sessions for review by the Wellness Together Clinical Supervisor when appropriate, and utilize only confidential, organization-approved practices and protocols. </li><li>Complete documentation to reimbursement standards as set forth by the Organization and the CYBHI Fee Schedule, including Medi-Cal and Private Insurance payers.</li><li>Diagnoses and treats, as appropriate, as defined by district-specific needs, and under the guidance of a Wellness Together Clinical Supervisor, mental health disorders within scope of practice.</li><li>Other duties as necessary </li></ul>Qualifications Knowledge of: <ul><li>Regulations of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)</li><li>Evidence-based treatment modalities, primarily CBT, ACT, PCIT-informed therapeutic strategies, & Early Childhood SEL curriculum </li><li>Evidence-based counseling interventions, primarily CBT, ACT, PCIT-informed therapeutic strategies, & Early Childhood SEL curriculum </li><li>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V)</li><li>Crisis management and crisis intervention techniques</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication strategies </li><li>Conflict resolution</li><li>Community referrals and resources</li><li>Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)</li><li>Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)</li><li>Mandated reporting policies and procedures (Child Abuse/Tarasoff)</li><li>Confidentiality and Ethics requirements</li><li>Correct use of the English language, including grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation </li></ul>Ability To <ul><li>Attend work consistently in person to ensure continuity of care for students</li><li>Provide mental health services to students, parents/guardians, and educators using evidence-based treatment modalities and counseling interventions, primarily CBT, ACT, PCIT-informed therapeutic strategies, & Early Childhood SEL curriculum </li><li>Refer students and families to community resources, support groups, and other social service agencies.</li><li>Read, interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures </li><li>Work independently and with discretion</li><li>Analyze situations and develop an effective course of action</li><li>Plan, develop, and deliver programs and services to meet student mental health needs</li><li>Operate various office equipment, computer, and software programs</li><li>Maintain records and prepare reports and translate as needed</li><li>Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with others</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of applicable rules, codes, laws, and regulations</li><li>Define issues, collect and analyze data, determine facts, and draw appropriate conclusions </li></ul>Education And Experience <ul><li>Master’s or Doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or other related field. </li><li>Possesses registration in good standing under California BBS as an AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC</li><li>2+ years of experience in a School Setting</li><li>2+ years of experience in Crisis Management and Crisis Intervention work.</li><li>1+ years of experience working with children ages 0-5.</li><li>Previous PCIT Training preferred </li></ul>Licenses And Other Requirements Graduate Program transcript or a copy of your registration information with the BBS Valid California Class C Driver’s License NPI Number CAQH Credentialing Work Environment Classroom or office environment indoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform functions. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Hazards can include contact with abusive or hostile individuals with unpredictable behaviors. Telework as requested by the school site or partners. Physical Demands <ul><li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment</li><li>Hearing and speaking to listen and provide information by phone or in-person</li><li>Seeing to observe and monitor student behavior and to read a variety of materials</li><li>Kneeling, crouching or bending at the waist to file materials</li><li>Standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time</li><li>Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Reaching above the shoulders, horizontally, and overhead </li></ul>Experience <ul><li>Relevant: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>Mental Health: 2 years (Preferred) </li></ul>Language <ul><li>English</li><li>Fluent in a second language (preferred) </li></ul>Work Location: <ul><li>Multiple locations</li></ul>

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