Mental Health Clinician (SEED Program -Services to Enhance Early Development)
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Compensation
- $124,292 - $163,991/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
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About this role
This position is part of the Services to Enhance Early Development (SEED) program. This clinician provides relationship-based, trauma and culturally informed mental health services to court dependent children ages 0-3, their families, and caregivers primarily in a community based setting. This position and program work collaboratively with Alameda County Child Welfare with young children in foster care until a permanent plan is reached and mental health concerns have been stabilized.
Department Description:
As part of the Services to Enhance Early Development (SEED) program, you will offer trauma-informed and culturally sensitive mental health support to children aged 0-3 and their caregivers, primarily in community settings. This role involves collaboration with Alameda County Child Welfare to assist young children in foster care until a permanent plan is established and their mental health is stabilized.
Responsibilities
- Provide relationship-based, trauma-informed therapy to court-dependent children and their families.
- Offer mental health assessments, interventions, and support to address the unique needs of young children in foster care.
- Collaborate with Alameda County Child Welfare to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- Engage in community-based work, building relationships with families and caregivers to ensure effective support.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress and treatment plans.
- Attend regular team meetings and provide clinical supervision to less experienced staff.
- Stay updated with the latest research and best practices in early childhood mental health.
- Participate in outreach and education initiatives to promote the SEED program and its services.
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all clients and their families.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in related area and 3+ yrs related work experience; and/or equivalent experience.
- Licensed in a clinical behavioral health discipline
- Strong skills in providing individual and group behavioral therapy, behavioral analysis and / or educational interventions.
- Strong knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
- Strong knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication. Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills.
- Strong skills in collaborating with heath care providers, PIs and community partners.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Licensed in a clinical behavioral health discipline