We are looking for collaborative and committed Behavioral Health Clinicians in our Behavioral Health Department. You will join a team of creative, culturally responsive, and passionate clinicians to provide behavioral health services to youth in school-based settings. We have openings available in both middle and high schools. School-based clinicians will be placed in one school and provide onsite services to youth. They will be embedded within the school community and collaborate closely with school staff to provide a range of services, including drop in support, ongoing therapy, and groups.
This is a time of expansion for the Behavioral Health Department. We are looking for individuals who can sit with the complexities of change and help iterate a growing program. Individual and group supervision is available and the Behavioral Health Department prioritizes creating a supportive work environment amongst all team members.
Duties & Responsibilities
The following is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Behavioral Health Clinician. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed.
● Provide clinical services to middle school or high school youth, including engagement, assessment, and treatment planning.
● Collaborate with school staff, families and other relevant parties to provide meaningful services to youth.
● Maintain client records and documentation in accordance with state and federal health regulations.
● Work collaboratively with 3rd Street colleagues, multi-disciplinary teams, community resources and organizations.
● Contribute to program development efforts.
● Engage in a community-oriented approach to mental health services.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Experience and direct contact with youth between the ages of 12-18, preferably in a school setting. Experience may come from volunteering, employment, or school training.
● Experience working with and/or lived experience of individuals and communities facing systemic barriers and who have been pushed away from resources.
● A strong understanding of the cultural and social factors that affect individuals and communities.
● Knowledge of current theories, practices, and principles and practices for providing mental health services to youth.
● Experience with wellness, recovery and resiliency-oriented strategies, dual recovery/co-occurring disorder treatment, screening and assessment tools.
● Understanding of community needs, resources and organizations related to behavioral health care.
● Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
● Strong interpersonal skills, including humility, empathy and conflict resolution.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
● Possession of a Master's degree from a recognized college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical or educational psychology or in a closely related field.
● Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, or Psychological Assistant from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavi