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Job Description
ALAMEDA FAMILY SERVICES
Alameda Family Services is a progressive, non-profit agency that provides clinically sophisticated, comprehensive mental health and early childhood educational services to individuals and families in the City and County of Alameda through several programs: Early Head Start, Head Start, Family Support Services, School Based Services, and Behavioral Health Care Services. One of Alameda Family Services' core values is fostering wellbeing. This focus on wellbeing provides a philosophical orientation for our work and guides our daily practice. As an agency that is deeply rooted in Alameda, we are constantly striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, families, and communities. We cultivate self-care, professional growth, and family-like work environment.
SCHOOL BASED SERVICES
Alameda Family Services' School Based Services Program provides a multitude of health and wellness services to youth on school campuses in the Alameda Unified School District. Services include individual and group counseling, case management, family engagement, as well as health education, and youth development.
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The EPSDT Medi-Cal School-Based Clinician is responsible for providing a full range of mental health services for students within Alameda Unified School District. In addition to providing individual psychotherapy, the EPSDT School-Based Clinician will also support the youth and family in a holistic manner, providing collateral, family therapy, and case management services as needed. The clinician is responsible for collaborating with school personnel across multiple sites to increase access to social emotional health services, as well as completing all documentation and data entry associated with services.
JOB DUTIES
Provide a full range of culturally sensitive, strength-based behavioral health services to students in a school-based setting across multiple sites. Complete accurate and timely documentation of services and maintain all records in accordance with the Quality Assurance standards of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services and HIPAA. Participate in behavioral health coordination meetings in order to ensure appropriate service implementation. Collaborate with school site administration and faculty, as well as School-Based Health Center staff, if applicable. Provide referrals and resources to students, families, and school community Coordinate service delivery with other service providers. Support outreach events and provide consultation about behavioral health services offered on-campus and within the community. Attend and participate in a variety of staff and program related meetings, as well as professional development trainings. Attend and participate in weekly individual and group clinical supervision Other duties as assigned by Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree in Counseling or Social Work (Board Registration required). Minimum 1 year experience providing behavioral health services in a school based setting. Experience providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive individual and group behavioral health services. Experience with Medi-Cal documentation (highly preferred). Experience working with ethnically and socio-economically diverse youth and families. Embraces a strength-based approach to clients, their families and systems. Knowledge of school related systems such as PBIS, COST, and IEPs. Knowledge of unique stressors and needs impacting children, youth, and adolescents. Knowledge of laws and regulations impacting systems serving minors. Ability to assess and support youth engaged in substance use. Ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work independently and as a part of a team. Skills in effective oral and written communication. Skills in record keeping and organization. Multi-language capacity desired.
PHYSICAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Must be able to sit for at least 85% of the time and stand for 15%. Must be able to lift 25 pounds (books, files, etc.). Must possess valid California driver's license & have reliable transportation to travel between school sites. Home and community visits as necessary to connect with youth's family.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
The School Based Services program requires a background check and clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) background prior to employment. A current TB Test Results is required prior to employment. Proof of COVID Vaccination and Booster. Equal Opportunity Employment Alameda Family Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$31.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive individual and group behavioral health services? Do you have knowledge of laws and regulations impacting systems serving minors. Do you have the ability to effectively facilitate behavioral health groups. Must possess valid California driver's license & have reliable transportation to travel between school sites. Knowledge of school related systems such as PBIS, COST, and IEPs.
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
providing behavioral health services in a school setting.: 1 year (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Alameda, CA 94501 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Alameda, CA 94501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
