Mental Health Clinician

East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. EBAC strives to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio-economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have support systems to reach their full potential.

EBAC was established in 1952 when a group of parents of children with autism wanted to give their children the same educational and recreational opportunities that contribute to the physical well-being and social growth of all children. From this was born the first day-treatment program west of the Mississippi and was the foundation of growth in meeting the needs of children and families living in the San Francisco Bay Area, and especially in Alameda County. 

Today, EBAC’s programs serve over 10,000 children, youth and families throughout Alameda County each year with the goal of giving each child and family the specific resources, skills, and support they need to help them reach their full potential. The organization has strategically grown its program offerings to include a wide variety of supports and services to the community. For more information about our organization, please visit the website at www.ebac.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

*Multiple openings for School Based Behavioral Mental Health and Counseling Enriched Program

Our School Based Behavioral Mental Health Clinicians provides trauma informed culturally responsive counseling services to youth and families in the school, home and community. This position works collaboratively with other EBAC staff, caregivers, school leaders and community to support resiliency and recovery for Alameda county residents. Opportunities for this position are located in Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland, and Newark/Fremont.

Our Counseling Enriched Mental Health Clinician will provide individual, group, and family therapy (as needed) to high school level children;  collaborate with educational staff;  perform intake evaluations, which include forming diagnostic formulations;   provide case management, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for children as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team..

Base Pay: $67,000/yr
*Additional $/hr for Bilingual Positions.
*Additional $/hr will depend on experience. 

SIGN ON BONUS: 

These positions are eligible for a sign-on bonus! 

QUALIFICATIONS and COMPETENCY FACTORS

1. Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social work, Psychology or related field 
2. Must be license eligible or CA Licensed (registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology). Candidates currently going through the BBS registration process will be considered.
3. Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families 
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills
5. Commitment to trauma informed culturally responsive care 
6. Ability to efficiently use a web-based system for quality review of records and work performed.
7. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) desired but not required.

COMPETENCY FACTORS

• Relational Skills  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage in relationship with an internal staff, external partners and families served
• Communication Skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate and analyze information, compose documents, and present information with clarity
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational/time management skills; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and often stressful environment; demonstrated flexibility in regards to job duties and assignments. Ability to efficiently use a web-based system for quality review of records and work performed.
• Values Alignment: Commitment to EBAC’s mission, vision and values and a demonstrated affinity for EBAC’s target population.
• Content Specific Expertise and Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with county mental health and school systems. Experience providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to children, youth and families in community mental health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide trauma informed and culturally responsive care for youth and families including: individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, rehabilitation and collateral with other providers.
2. Work in a school setting to support youth to thrive and overcome impacts of trauma.
3. Work with families and youth in the community or home setting as needed to help meet family needs.
4. Provide risk assessments and crisis consultation as needed.
5. Create and maintain high quality clinical documents that guide effective treatment and meet county and agency best practices.
6. Meet service delivery requirements of the position.
7. Meet documentation deadlines.
8. Actively participate in individual and group clinical supervision.
9. Actively participate in training and learning opportunities.
10. Communicate collaboratively with families, school and community partners, peers and program leadership.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS and JOB SETTING

1. Work is in an office setting. 
2. Work requires travel between sites to attend meetings. 
3. Ability to drive, with appropriate driver’s license and insurance; or access to a car. 
4. Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds is required. 

EBAC offers a uniquely generous time off package and an outstanding benefits package that includes health; chiropractic; dental; voluntary life insurance (for yourself and your family), AD&D and SDT; accident and critical illness coverage (for yourself and family); flexible spending for medical, child care and commuter benefits; 403b retirement program; legal insurance; and, agency paid life insurance and long term disability coverage.

East Bay Agency for Children is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply. No phone calls please.