A Better Way, Inc. · 1 day ago
School-based Clinician (SMHP)
Solano County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $82K/yrA Better Way, Inc. is focused on providing mental health services to children and youth. The School-based Clinician will deliver direct mental health services, including therapy and case management, to students at assigned school sites while collaborating with educational staff and contributing to a multidisciplinary treatment team.
ChildrenFamilyHealth CareNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Azkia Muhammad, M.Ed.
Responsibilities
Provides culturally/linguistically sensitive individual, group, family and collateral outpatient psychotherapy to EPSDT/Medi-Cal eligible clients referred for treatment
Provides individual, group, and/or collateral Mental Health Rehabilitation Services as needed
Co-facilitates groups with team members if needed and as appropriate
Develops, cultivates, and maintains positive relationships with the principal, school staff, and team clinicians
Maintains caseload as relevant to FTE (1.0 FTE= 16-20 case minimum: case minimum), co-facilitate 4 groups and provide trainings to teachers and parents
Provides services to at least 25 unduplicated kids in a school year
Informs Principal when making a CPS report and may support teachers in doing so, if requested
Knowledge of the standards set by the county, state, Board of Psychology/ Board of Behavioral Sciences, Medi-Cal, EPSDT and internal ABW clinical quality standards
Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, trainings and supervision
Monitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate
Follow all procedures and protocols related to EPSDT Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
Consults with parents regarding educational and social issues of their children. Helps parents understand their child's abilities, needs and opportunities, especially in relationship to mental health
Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual Perform any other duties as directed
Qualification
Required
MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD from accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP
Excellent clinical and writing skills. Direct experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations
Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental health
Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants
Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach
Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships
Understanding DSM, and treatment plans
Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team
Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills
Ability to pass various background checks needed to work with children
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insurance
Preferred
Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
Company
A Better Way, Inc.
A Better Way is a comprehensive foster & adoption agency providing behavioral health, parent advocacy, family strengthening and community training.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Channer
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Grascoeur
Chief People Officer
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