Clinician I - School Based Mental Health

POSITION PROFILE:Are you passionate about the mental wellness of children and their families? Do understand the impact school-related issues can have on a students’ mental health? If your heart is to counsel youth towards improving their mental health, the Clinician I may be a perfect fit for your skill set! The Clinician I is part of our School Based Mental Health Program. The position provides onsite counseling, education, and preventative services to children, youth, and families in partnership with San Diego Unified School District. Direct services may include mental health assessments and evaluation, individual/group/family therapy, and intensive case management to those who may not otherwise have access to such services. This position is 100% out stationed in the community on a school campus. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise and manage a full-time caseloadProvide psycho-social assessment and services to youth (5-18) and familiesStrong skills in individual/family/group therapy neededMeet SDUSD standards for workload and documentationMaintain accurate updated case files and compile statistical data monthlyPerform other tasks assigned by Program Director QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications):Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage & Family TherapyRegistered Intern with the Board of Behavioral SciencesLicense eligible; LCSW/MFT licensing supervision providedConsult regularly with school teamsExperience in providing casework/case management services KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and experience working with minority populationsStrong clinical skills in family therapy, group, and multi-family group therapy, and parent educationAccess to reliable transportation and willing to use it for job-related tasksHave and maintain positive and supportive relationships with coworkersMaintain accurate knowledge about the agency, its programs and serviceAccurately represent the agency to and maintain positive working relationships with the general public, clients, funding sources, government bodies, etc.Communicate positive and negative feedback from the community through your supervisor to managementUtilize appropriate opportunities to purse positive public relations for the agency