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SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER

ALAMEDA FAMILY SERVICES

Alameda Family Services is a non-profit agency providing comprehensive human services to youth, families and children in the city and county of Alameda.  These services include counseling for youth and their families; homeless youth services; early childhood development and family services; drug and alcohol education and prevention programs; sliding scale fee counseling; social work case management services; school-based programs and high school health clinics.

THE PROGRAM

The Ruby Bridges Elementary School EPSDT Program provides school-based mental health services to the students enrolled at Ruby Bridges who meet eligibility requirements for full-scope Med-cal and demonstrate medical necessity.  The goal is to promote access to and utilization of mental health services for youth who have a mental health diagnosis and would benefit from treatment on a school site.  Services are culturally and linguistically responsive, child centered, family focused and empowering to clients and families.  Mental health services are short-term and based upon evidence-based practices.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the School-Linked Services Director, the Licensed Clinical Therapist is responsible for implementing, monitoring and strengthening mental health services to eligible children and their families/caregivers at Ruby Bridges in collaboration with school staff.  The Licensed Clinical Therapist will provide direct service to students exhibiting behavioral health challenges as well as supervise an unlicensed clinician on site.

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Provide outreach to youth, their families/caregivers and staff of Ruby Bridges
• Provide presentations to school staff and parent groups on behavioral health related issues
• Conduct intakes and diagnostic assessments to determine eligibility
• Supervise unlicensed therapist
• Plan and facilitate groups for EPSDT and non-EPSDT youth
• Provide individual counseling, crisis intervention and case management
• Maintain clinical records including case notes, treatment plans, etc.
• Complete Medi-cal paperwork and billing in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in weekly supervision meetings and other program-related activities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Education required:   Licensed as a psychologist or social worker
• Minimum Experience required: Minimum of two years work with elementary school population
• Skills Required:  Culturally competent in serving diverse racial and ethnic populations; fluent in DSM diagnosis and strength-based treatment planning;
• Skills Desired:  Fluent in Cantonese or Spanish

PHYSICAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Primary responsibilities are performed in an office setting in a seated position.
• Ability to use desktop computer and telephone on a frequent basis.  Job may require up to 8 hours a day of seated desk work.