Mental Health Clinician (Resume Collection, all sites)

Position Summary

Mental Health Clinician KIPP Public Schools Northern California is seeking an experienced clinician to provide on-site culturally responsive and trauma-informed mental health and social-emotional support to students on campus.

About the Role

This role provides an array of therapeutic services to youth in a public school-based setting. It also includes outreach and education on mental health, substance use, and other wellness subjects relevant to the school community.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide culturally responsive MTSS-aligned school-based mental health and substance abuse services in individual, group, and family formats.
• Collaborate with clients' multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop daily programming and interventions addressing educational, mental health, and behavioral needs.
• Provide outreach and education on mental health issues to students, families, community members, other professionals, school staff, and in community settings as needed.
• Develop and maintain administrative and treatment records related to client care in accordance with standards specified by funding source and Regional Support Office (RSO) policies.
• Participate in internal and/or external training as required by the position, school, or RSO.
• Participate in student services meetings (such as COST, SST, or IEP meetings).
• Provide crisis intervention, assessments, and triage of students.
• Establish, maintain contact with, and assist in collaboration with local community-based social service agencies in order to refer students and families for further services.
• May provide on-site coordination of counseling intern(s) from outside agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned (not to include non-counseling or other duties that could compromise potential counseling relationships, such as disciplining students, duties, advisories, etc).

Qualifications

• Experience: At least one year (2+ years preferred) of post-master’s experience providing mental health and substance abuse services in school-based settings preferred. At least one year (2+ years preferred) of post-master’s experience providing mental health services in a community mental health setting preferred.
• Education: Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Registered associate (AMFT, ASW, APCC) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. May consider candidates who qualify under the BBS 90-Day rule and have submitted BBS application within 90 days of graduation from an eligible program. OR Licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Knowledge/skills required: Familiarity with community behavioral health systems of care, special education, IEP team participation, and educationally related mental health services, familiarity with local community resources/services, strong commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s philosophy, and commitment to professional development activities.
• Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, sit for long periods, access and utilize technology, lift/carry equipment 1-20 lbs, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people, and work in a school and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions.

Classification

This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites.

About KIPP Public Schools Northern California

We are a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools open to all students. We create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.

Compensation

KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is between $72,500 - $108,079 based on experience & licensure status.

How To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume by clicking apply on this page.