JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Allies is committed to providing mental health support and consultation to those who interact with children and families with social, behavioral and emotional challenges. The Youth and Family Mental Health Specialist is responsible for enhancing the depth and breadth of mental health resources available to Allies families and families in our communities. This role will be responsible for supporting the expansion of Allies’ community mental health work (e.g., direct psychotherapy services, groups, training etc.) to reach a broader population, including child welfare involved, community-based and home-based environments; conducts community outreach and participates in coordination of care and family events as needed.
Agency Overview
Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For over 30 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality early education programs (including comprehensive Early Head Start services and California Department of Education programs), family strengthening and interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including educational assessments, disabilities screenings, nutrition, dental and vision screenings, mental health and pediatric health consultations.
DETAILS
Categories / Dept
REPORTS TO
Infant and Early Childhood Clinical Director
REPORTING STAFF
none
STATUS
full-time-exempt
SHARE THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assist with identification and linkage for children in, home-based, and community-based settings who would benefit from mental health promotion and interventions/services
- Provide psychoeducation about development, trauma and strategies that support children/youth’s emotional wellbeing to caregivers and other service system representatives.
- Provide mental health psychotherapy services to children, youth and their families including conjoint and group treatment sessions.
- Coordinate service with multi-disciplinary teams including Allies staff and external partners for children, youth and adults in the home
- Assist the Allies Mental Health program in providing internal and external trainings regarding youth mental health
- Travel and provide services in different locations including homes, center, office, community, virtual settings.
- Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or Psychology
- Registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required (AMFT, ACSW)
- Bilingual – English/Spanish required
- 1-year experience providing direct mental health services (psychotherapy) to adults, school age children in community-based settings.
- Ability to work in a supportive team environment
- Requires a high level of creativity, resourcefulness and flexibility
- Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of families
- Experience with community outreach, event organizing, working with families and children in a community setting preferred
· Knowledge of child abuse/neglect prevention
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Home visitation experience desired
- Evening and weekend hours required
- Knowledge of community resources and experience with interagency collaboration preferred
- Ability to work independently, flexible, strong organizational skills, and commitment to teamwork
- Basic computer skills required – Word, Excel, Software applications
- Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families
- All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our
- Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption
- Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for Covid-19 + booster, pertussis, measles and influenza (can decline)
- Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required
Full Benefits Package offered including:
- Competitive Pay
- 12 Holidays per calendar year
- 10 Sick Leave Days per year
- 10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure)
- 2 Personal Days – birthday and anniversary of employment
- 10 Jury Duty Days
- 100% Employer Contribution to: Health – Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision
- Pet Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with 50% employer match – 100% vested
- 100% Employer Paid Life and Accidental Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependents
- Discounts for movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, etc.
- Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee referral incentive pay – $1500
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Credit Union Membership
$2500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS
Annual Pay Range: $67,000 – $75,000 (In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)
BECOME AN ALLY TODAY!
Allies for Every Child actively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allows us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status and other unique attributes that make us who we are.
Allies for Every Child has achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). This means our programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards. Visit www.COAnet.org to learn more about COA Accreditation.
For consideration: Email cover letter and resume to
humanresources@alliesforeverychild.org
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