Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide milieu-based mental health services to individual children living in permanent supportive housing who are experiencing emotional challenges.  Many of these children may be receiving EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment) services.
2. Provide on-site individual and group mental health therapeutic services to children.
3. Assist in delivering on-site parenting support groups to families.
4. Complete accurate and timely EPSDT chart notes for all services provided to children who are assigned under this contract.
5. Meet individual EPSDT contract goals for hourly billing, including averaging a minimum of 10 - 12 hours per week (depending on work schedule) of direct service to clients who are assigned under this contract. 
6. Collaborate with case managers and the youth enrichment coordinator to provide support for individuals and families, using a team approach.
7. Participate in weekly group and individual supervision, using that time to work on developing therapeutic skills and clinical knowledge, as well as exploring growth opportunities as a mental health provider. 
8. Participate in clinical training as possible/needed.
9. Assist the services team with appropriate clinical documentation, including progress notes, service delivery documentation, reports, and forms.
10. Assist with staff supervision of volunteer programs and activities delivered to families served by CCIH. These may include evening and occasional weekend commitments.
11. Work with other staff members to provide community resources for families and individuals, such as social and health related activities, life-skills and employment support, and youth enrichment.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• MASTER’S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, OR COUNSELING.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an intern working toward licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Experience with low-income and disenfranchised populations desired.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft, and database applications.
• Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to walk up and down stairs and up to ½ mile at any one time.
• Ability to sit for up to 2 hours without a break.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing and filing, and the use of commonly used office machines and supplies.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to speak on the telephone for up to 3 hours.

Must have an operational vehicle, auto insurance, and valid driver’s license. 

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation.  Minorities/Consumers/Ex-Consumers are encouraged to apply.

CCIH believes in and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.