Behavioral Health Clinician at Madera Unified School District
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Madera Unified School District
Classified Job Description
Behavioral Health Clinician
Purpose Statement
The Behavioral Health Clinician will provide a full range of behavioral health services to students within the Madera Unified School District. The Clinician will provide assessments, development of individual treatment plans, goals and objectives; individual, group and family counseling; and collaboration with school and district staff as identified by the Behavioral Health Supervisor, site administration, teachers, or (IEP) Individual Education Program.
This job reports to Behavioral Health Supervisor
Essential Functions
- Assess and create intervention plans consistent with best practice and evidence-based treatments.
- Provide collateral interventions to teachers, school psychologist, and other school staff, and monitor student behavior.
- Provide family and parent interventions to student families.
- Provide social work services to assist in connecting families to local resources.
- Communicate with district personnel, school staff, parents, students, and public agencies regarding the level of assistance required for the student.
- Create social emotional goals for identified students; monitor progress and collect data related to targeted behavioral goals; work closely with outside mental health providers, teachers, psychologist, and administrators.
- Maintain appropriate records of services rendered to students and families.
- Provide inservice training to parents, community agencies, and district personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality of information for the purpose of meeting privacy requirements.
- Conduct home visits as needed.
- Act as a community liaison with social service agencies and community networks.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS: are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy and various treatment modalities; biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional distrurbances, mental disability, or substance abuse; the scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources; principles and techniques of mental health consultation, education and prevention within the community.
ABILITY TO : Work in an office environment: work in a classroom environment during observation or skill application; perform possible home visits to meet and work with student families and/or support systems; work with interruptions and possible crisis situations. Travel to various sites to work with students and staff; work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and maximize treatment impact.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One year experience in providing mental health services, social services, case management, and counseling with children.
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university and/ or college with major coursework in clinical social work, psychology, and counseling or closely related field.
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Required Testing |
Certificates |
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Pre-employment Proficiency Test |
Valid CDL Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW) OR Marriage and Family Therapy(MFT) |
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Continuing Educ./Training |
Clearances |
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None Specified |
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance |
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Exempt
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Required: Master’s degree from an accredited university and/ or college with major coursework in clinical social work, psychology, and counseling or closely related field required. Experience Required: One year experience in supervision and provision of mental health services, social services, case management and counseling with children. Certificates Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certification (LCSW) OR Marriage and Family Therapy Certification (MFT), Valid California Driver's license
Materials required *: 1. Letter of Intent (reasons for seeking position) 2. Completed application 3. Resume 4. (2) Signed letters of reference 5. Official college transcripts 6. Copy of LCSW or MFT certificate *ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. RESUMES ARE REQUIRED, BUT CANNOT BE USED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
- Certification
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education Required: Master’s degree from an accredited university and/ or college with major coursework in clinical social work, psychology, and counseling or closely related field required. Experience Required: One year experience in supervision and provision of mental health services, social services, case management and counseling with children. Certificates Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certification (LCSW) OR Marriage and Family Therapy Certification (MFT), Valid California Driver's license
Materials required *: 1. Letter of Intent (reasons for seeking position) 2. Completed application 3. Resume 4. (2) Signed letters of reference 5. Official college transcripts 6. Copy of LCSW or MFT certificate *ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE. RESUMES ARE REQUIRED, BUT CANNOT BE USED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
- Certification
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Applications will be screened to determine compliance with minimum qualifications.Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for an oral interview.
The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator: Chief Academic Officer, 1902 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637, (559) 675-4500 extension 246.
Comments and Other Information
Applications will be screened to determine compliance with minimum qualifications.Individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be scheduled for an oral interview.
The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator: Chief Academic Officer, 1902 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637, (559) 675-4500 extension 246.