Mental Health Specialist - Bilingual Spanish Family Service Agency of SF

• San Francisco, CA $58,000 - $60,000 a year Agency Overview Agency Overview Founded in 1889, Felton Institute is the oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco. Our mission is to strengthen families by providing caring, effective, and innovative social services, with special emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, and the elderly and disabled people, thus improving the quality of life for all San Franciscans. Program Description Founded in 1971 as the first full-inclusion early care and education program in the city?and now, its largest?Feltons Family Developmental Center (FDC) is one of the agencys many innovations. The FDCs mission is: to provide responsive, developmental child care in an equitable, nurturing, challenging, and inclusive program by addressing the medical, educational, and social needs of children and families, providing them with a sound foundation for lifelong development, family economic success, and hope for a successful future. The FDC is a model program integrating typically developing children with children who are medically fragile and/or have identified special needs, giving every child the maximum opportunity to develop, progress, and attain her/his personal best through individual educational plans. FDC places an emphasis on a holistic, intergenerational approach that is culturally and linguistically responsive to the children and families being served. The program continues its commitment to its inclusive, continuity of care model, which provides a positive learning environment, and focuses on childrens positive self-esteem and self-image. Family Developmental Center is focused on the promotion of strong families and the optimal support for children by focusing on the Strengthening Families Framework. This approach focuses on the implementation of Five Protective Factors: parental resilience, increasing social connections; increasing knowledge of parenting and child development; providing concrete supports in times of need; and supporting social and emotional competence in young children. Brief Job Description Feltons Family Developmental Center offers integrated family support and mental health services to diverse families in our early care and education settings in San Francisco. Additionally, we provide comprehensive, two generation, holistic, wrap-around services to families with young children (0-5) who have experienced trauma. Felton is seeking a bicultural, bilingual mental health professional, who is enthusiastic, talented and has experience working with the multicultural communities. The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in health and social service fields, knowledge of child development, ability to bridge and build relationships, and experience with or interest in providing Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). The primary goal is to support and strengthen the relationship between a young child and his or her parent (or caregiver) as a vehicle for restoring the child's sense of safety, attachment, and appropriate effect and improving the child's cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning. We accomplish this through client-centered, nonjudgmental, culturally and linguistically appropriate services. The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) will provide on-site individual trauma recovery and family crisis intervention to program participants. Responsibilities include intake, assessment, and treatment plan development. In this role the MHS will provide psycho-education, case management, and advocacy services within a multi-disciplinary team - and as part of the treatment plan to children and parents. The MHS will be responsible for facilitating social-emotional groups for young children in the program. The MHS should be comfortable using and reinforcing the following strategies in small groups (ratios 1:3, 1:4, 1:6): solution kits; social stories; visuals; breathing techniques; friendships skills; small groups; expectations and classroom rules; and positive descriptive acknowledgements, The MHS will maintain accurate detailed observation and progress records. Additional duties as needed. Job Duties Assessment, Crisis and Behavioral Interventions, and Small Groups * Performs individual observations, developmental assessments of children as assigned. Makes appropriate follow-up recommendations * Engage in social emotional and self-regulation support through individualization, adapting curricula, intensive intervention, behavioral intervention * Perform crisis intervention activities as necessary * Facilitate social-emotional social skills groups for young children * Understanding and utilizing a strengths-based approach toward families * Developing cultural humility and sensitivity to bias, including an understanding of historical trauma, systemic racism, culture of poverty, and epigenetics

• Understanding the role of Protective Factors for prevention and for building strong families * Addressing families with sensitivity to minimize harm and to support healing, utilizing knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences and acknowledging the need for trauma informed approaches Family & Community Partnerships * Collaborate closely with school staff; make referrals to other community and mental health agencies when indicated; make referrals to other community and mental health agencies when needed * Meet all deadlines and comply with agency requirements around the documentation of your work * Perform administrative tasks (i.e. chart completion, paperwork, attend staff meetings & other pertinent appointments). * Attend supervision, agency-wide meetings, and represent the program and agency professionally * Acknowledging the importance of partnering with families, other providers, and community resources to model positive interactions and collaborative relationships for families * Empowering families by helping them develop the skills and connections to advocate for themselves, and support families in learning to use limited resources most efficiently * Recognizing and addressing systemic barriers to accessing resources Administrative Duties * Comply with all legal and ethical requirements set forth by the Board of Behavioral Science and with the policies of the San Francisco Behavioral Health Department * Maintain client records, including all mandated agency forms in accordance agency policy, state Confidentiality and HIPPA laws. Keep all records and information confidential. Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and client information in a professional manner. * Keep case load as required and ensures case documentation is up-to-date and reflective of services provided. * Meet all deadlines and comply with agency requirements around the documentation of your work * Report suspected child and adult abuse and follow up on all such reports. * Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Minimum Qualifications * Knowledge of San Francisco County Community Mental Health Services, paperwork and community resources preferred * Minimum of two years of experience in early childhood mental health or early childhood education * Knowledge of individual/family dynamics * Knowledge of child & adolescent growth and development, youth development and leadership principals * Knowledge and training of the Teaching Pyramid * Knowledge and familiarity with multi-cultural populations, especially African-American, Asian and Latino * Committed to culturally informed practice and a multicultural learning environment
• Knowledge of and ability to work in a community and agency structure * Open to learning and implementing Evidenced Based Practices * Ability to perform clear, concise and timely documentation * Ability to carry out community assignments including those connected to the school sites * Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking and written form so that others can clearly understand * Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong and to problem solve effectively * Ability to be a team player with a welcoming attitude * Must be available to work one evening per week as needed * Bilingual in Spanish required Education, certification, and licenses * Master's degree masters degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling * Must be CA Licensed or license eligible (registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology) * Must pass and maintain annual Tuberculosis Test * Must pass Department of Justice Fingerprint screening Compensation and benefits Salary range $58k to $60k annually depending on qualifications and experience, this is a full time exempt position with benefits. All full-time positions are eligible to participate in medical health benefit plans including dental, vision, 403(b) plans. We also offer 21 vacation days, 15 sick days, 12 paid holidays, and on-going opportunities for learning. Additional Information: SEND RESUME & COVER LETTER TO: Division: Children, Youth and Families Christopher Scott, Recruiter Position: 100% FTE 2730 Bryant Street, 1st Floor Reports to: Mental Health Services Director San Francisco, CA 94110 Email: cyfjobs@felton.org or apply at www.felton.org/careers 6 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Mental Health Specialist Felton Institute - San Francisco, CA 1 day ago Easily apply Bi-lingual Childrens Mental Health Therapist Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA 2 days ago Director of SF Mental Health and OP Operation... HealthRIGHT 360 - San Francisco, CA 29 days ago Associate Director of Mental Health and Subst... Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center - San Francisco, CA 26 days ago Mental Health Counselor (high-school-based) Richmond Area Multi-Services - San Francisco, CA 15 days ago Easily apply * Mental Health Specialist jobs in San Francisco, CA * Mental Health Specialist salaries in San Francisco, CA Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume