Job description

***1,000 signing bonus***

Pay rate at $23/Practicum, $29/Associate part-time position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

For nearly 50 years, La Cheim has built a robust continuum of care to help kids and adults. We provide educational and mental health services throughout Alameda and Contra Costa County at our nonpublic schools, community health center, therapeutic behavioral services program and residential treatment center.

Under the direction of the Head of Service/Clinical Supervisor and Education Director the School Based Therapist provides individual therapy, group therapy, crisis management and case management services to children and adolescents at La Cheim School. The Clinician works in collaboration with the classroom and school clinicians/case managers, and other program/education support staff to support the overall wellbeing and development of youth. Supervision available by qualified licensed clinical supervisor weekly. Opportunities for 10-15 hours per week, and 20 hours per week opportunities available.

Location: El Sobrante/Concord location

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, up to 20 hours a week.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide weekly individual, group therapy, group psychoeducation/skill building to students/or residents;
• Provider services in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate manner consistent with clinical standards;
• Conduct daily or weekly groups and community meetings as assigned;
• Establish rapport with students that supports therapeutic relationships;
• Complete screenings, assessments, and generate treatment plans as part of routine clinical practice.
• Maintain appropriate clinical records
• Create and monitor individual treatment plans, and partnership plans with youth, families, clinical supervisor and other youth supports as indicated;
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams;
• Provide case management for assigned students;
• Meet established standards of productivity;
• Monitor and report effects of psychotropic medications under the direction of medical staff;
• Complete and maintain all assigned charts in audit ready status;
• Complete all necessary reports promptly;
• Communicate effectively with team at La Cheim School
• Participate actively in Clinical Supervision as assigned;
• Assist with crisis intervention guided by professional practice and Pro-ACT principles (training provided).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide consultation to classroom staff, assist in establishing behavior expectations;
• Interact with students across the milieu as appropriate;
• Respond effectively in crisis situations;
• Lead and attend team and staff meetings and trainings as scheduled;
• Facilitate conferences between students and staff to enhance student participation;
• Meet regularly with supervisor to evaluate student progress;
• Attend IEP meetings as scheduled;
• Maintain professional behavior in all interactions with students, parents, and staff; and
• Other duties may be required as La Cheim continues its development.
• Employees are expected to be flexible and responsive to changes in the scope of duties.

TRAINING

• La Cheim Staff participate in monthly relevant training provided through Relias.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Master’s Level student with an approved school currently enrolled in an MSW, MFT, or LPC program, or Master’s Level program in Psychology, or Doctoral Level Psychology program
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Clearances of TB test, physical exam, FBI and DOJ, and other mandatory State/Federal requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to write and implement Behavior Treatment Plan
• Ability to effectively document provided services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL)

• Good time management and organizational abilities
• Comfortable working with clients with severe mental illnesses
• Culturally sensitive and skillful at collaborating with a diverse population
• Steady, even temperament – ability to project calmness and courtesy

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL)

• Maintains fixed and regular scheduled hours
• Professional licensure and required supervision coursework current

Equal Opportunity Employer

La Cheim School, Inc. is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a staff reflective of the populations of the San Francisco Bay Area, and will not discriminate against applicants, employees, or unpaid veterans. We encourage and actively recruit applicants representing diversity of race, color, age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sex/gender expression and physical ability.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• El Sobrante, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a student in good standing in a masters Level Practicum Program: MFT, MSW?

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.