Mental Health Clinician (Resume Collection, all sites)

Education

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field. Registered associate (AMFT, ASW, APCC) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. May consider candidates who qualify under the BBS 90-Day rule and have submitted BBS application within 90 days of graduation from an eligible program. OR Licensed (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Knowledge/skills required: Familiarity with community behavioral health systems of care, including the philosophy of care, levels of care for counseling services, and the delivery of such services, highly preferred. Familiarity with special education, IEP team participation, and educationally related mental health services and the delivery of such services, highly preferred. Familiarity with local community resources/services (which may include health, mental health, substance abuse, vocational, housing, etc) highly preferred. Strong commitment to the philosophy, goals, and mission of KIPP Public Schools Northern California and to providing community-based, anti-racist, and client-centered mental health treatment and prevention services for the school community. Commitment to engaging in professional development activities such as training, continuing education seminars, case conferences, and reviewing up-to-date material, etc., as related to treatment and intervention strategies for the school community. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact professionally with a diverse, multicultural, and interdisciplinary staff of all levels. Knowledge of crisis intervention, strong work ethic, demonstrated flexibility, superior time management and boundary-holding skills, and a commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s philosophy as well as to the foundational school-wide systems at this campus. Strong skills in self advocacy as well as for advocacy of students and families. Commitment to systems change, equity and justice as well as to providing services with a trauma-informed care and healing centered lens. Familiarity with socio-emotional learning competencies and restorative practice Must be able to effectively communicate with the student or family population. Candidate ability to speak primary language of families in the community is preferred, but not required
• Physical,
• Mental and
• Environmental
• Demands
• Physical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses, and hold meetings in different spaces. Traditionally, much of the day involves sitting. Ability to access and utilize technology. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 1-20 lbs.

Mental

Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.

Environmental

School and classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations. Classification This is a full-time, exempt position on a school year calendar cycle, located at our school sites. About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of free public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity. Compensation KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits. We benchmark annually against school districts and charter schools in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The salary range for this position is between $72,500 - $108,079 based on experience & licensure status.

How To Apply

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