What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician Temporary position at Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools?
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POSITION TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the County Superintendent of Schools or designee. Ensures the academic, physical, social and emotional growth of Tuolumne County’s children and youth by assisting families and school staff in building their capacity to meet the needs of the whole child, the Mental Health Clinician will:
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS: Support the delivery of student mental health services by participating on the Student Success and Student Attendance Review Team at the school to address the behavioral, and attendance needs of students Provide, individual, group and mental health counseling to students; confer as needed with parents, teacher and others regarding student mental health needs including school wide positive behavior plans Identify and counsel a variety of students with special needs including truants, potential dropouts, under achieving and academically deficient individuals and students with social, emotional, or behavioral problems Develop behavior management and interventions/plans Consult with school site personnel and collaboratively develop a plan to increase a positive school climate that will foster student achievement Provide and conduct home visits as appropriate Consult with parents regarding the development of behavioral interventions for students including recommendations for home support of school goals Collaborate with appropriate site and district staff to develop and present parent workshops Refer students to social service and governmental agencies, support groups and other community resources as appropriate; consult with law enforcement agencies regarding students as necessary Provide resources and coordinate services for identified students and families to increase school capacity in addressing mental health concerns Facilitate collaboration between school sites and community agencies to meet mental health needs of students and families Follow the required grant report format guidelines and timelines Attend and/or facilitate meetings, workshops and professional development Collaborate with school site on developing increased awareness of health related policies, and identification of crisis response team Provide crisis support as needed
OTHER DUTIES: Perform additional professional duties/responsibilities as assigned Adhere to procedures according to specific guidelines and professional standards.
ABILITY TO: Make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral conditions Design and implement clinical pathways and protocols for treatment of selected mental and behavioral conditions Design effective psycho-educational curricula and lead effective psycho-educational classes Train and teach effective behavioral health interventions and the primary behavioral health model Work effectively as a team, interfacing with students, and support staff Exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions, and to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and equitable manner Resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner Meet schedules and time lines Work independently with little direction Plan and organize work Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Ability to travel to multiple Districts in compliance with TCSOS’s driving policy Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact and diplomacy Participate as a team member, and have the ability to understand and interpret rules and regulations and the ability to adjust to change with a positive attitude. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, experience working with multidisciplinary teams, bicultural, bilingual desired Knowledge and experience with computers, including: word processing, databases, and internet access Knowledge and experience working with the Positive Behavior Support or comparable model preferred
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Valid California Professional license in Social Work (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC), or license in the field of Mental Health. Interns are eligible. Valid California Driver’s license Experience collaborating with community based organizations and other county agencies Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and counseling in a school setting or with school age children and youth
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $460.13 - $522.88 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $460 - $523
