Children's Mental Health Clinician

Job description:

At Child Care Council, Inc. we are building a new mental health clinic based on our commitment to strengthen families and support providers, including our mental health clinical staff. We are committed to providing excellent and accessible quality care, driven by outcomes and evidence-based practices, and becoming an employer of choice in the human services sector.

We encourage interested candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply even if they don't think they meet every expectation of the role.

What sets us apart? We Care about you!

· You will have manageable caseloads to support work/life balance, self-care, and professional development

· You will have a flexible schedule to accommodate scheduled evening appointments with flexibility to complete documentation from home

· You will receive compensation for clinic on-call rotation

· You will receive ongoing professional development to encourage growth and expand expertise in your clinical areas of interest

· You will have weekly 1:1 supervision with a licensed clinical director

· You will have weekly group supervision with a diverse team of clinical staff

Perks and Benefits:

To support you at work, we offer some fantastic perks and benefits that reflect our commitment to support providers, including:

· Generous paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off*

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

o Medical & Vision plans with generous employer contributions

o Full coverage for dental plans

· 403b Retirement savings options with 4% employer contribution to 403b after 1 year of employment

· HSA or HRA for applicable plans to put towards your healthcare plan deductible

· Pre-Tax Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA

· $800 annually for cafeteria plan after 1 year of employment

· Annual offsite Staff Appreciation Day and Winter Celebration

*Birthday to be taken off within the pay period

Responsibilities:

· Provide caring and comprehensive clinical services to support client needs through individual, group, and family therapy to clients aged 3-18.

· Involve clients, caregivers, and others in client-centered, multidimensional assessment and care.

· Complete comprehensive clinical documentation that meets the ethical and legal standards of the clinic and it’s regulatory bodies.

· Collaborate with clients to establish personalized treatment goals that are client-centered and based on their strengths. Modify treatment as necessary according to client progress and current need.

· Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, play therapy, family therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

· Assist clients in a crisis, initiating clinic processes to ensure client and staff safety.

· Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, educators, and community resources.

· Participate in supervision, peer consultation, and continuing education to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

· Collaborate with clients on their discharge plans to ensure their ongoing treatment needs are met after discharge.

· Stay up to date with the latest research, best practices, and trends in child and adolescent mental health therapy.

· Offer services in person and/or via telehealth based on client and clinic needs.

· Provides some case management, including referrals and linkages to community support services to support and empower client’s goals.

· Participates in after-hours on- call coverage on a rotating basis.

· Attend and actively participate in agency and program/team meetings.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, or related field.
• State licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCAT, or if not licensed, possesses a limited permit and will successfully pass licensing exam by the end of permit period.
• Specialized training or experience in child and adolescent mental health therapy.
• Familiarity or use of DC: 0-5 diagnostic manual or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and treatment modalities for childhood disorders, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma-related disorders, and behavioral challenges.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Compassion, patience, and a deep understanding of child development and early childhood mental health issues.
• Commitment to cultural humility, sensitivity to diversity, and advocacy for client needs.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $55,500.00 - $62,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person