Mental Health Therapist - School Based

Company: Axis Community Health
Location: Pleasanton
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Salary Range:$68,640 To $90,000 AnnuallyESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide mental health counseling in a school setting and/or in our Axis Mental Health Counseling Clinic. May provide various types of counseling services to potentially include individual, group, family, couples, etc. Will counsel individuals from various cultural, ethnic, financial backgrounds, and will have the opportunity to work with children/teen, adults, and older adults. Collaborate and consult with Axis licensed clinicians, medical doctors, case managers and other staff as necessary. Collaborate care with the contacts at the schools and with parents as necessary/directed. Compete necessary documentation using an electronic records system. Ensure charting and documentation is consistent with related laws and regulations, and Axis standards. Documentation includes appropriate medi-cal billing and is also overseen by supervisor. Participates in peer review of clients' charts as directed. This position takes place through the school year, with the potential to stay on during the summer, although as approved by supervisor, and likely at decreased hours. Attend one hour individual supervision weekly Attend two hour group supervision weekly mandatory. Occurs Wed morning from 10:00am-12:00pm. Present cases as needed/required and participate in discussion Attend weekly one hour training. These trainings are conducted by Axis licensed therapists on a variety of topics. Interns will present on one topic one time during the intern year. Perform other duties as assigned.REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative treatment team. Good communication skills, ability to multi-task, good documentation skills.. Experience working in a school or clinic setting is a plus Experience or training in cultural sensitivity and working with clients from a variety of different backgrounds Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California Board of Behavioral Sciences), or hold a master's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field, or a registered intern with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology. Must Maintain a current registration in good standing, and must notify supervisor of any disciplinary action, including suspension or probation. A Valid California driver's license and ability to travel between sites.BENEFITS: Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee. Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution. Partial educational reimbursement. 12 paid holidays. Accrued paid time off with each pay period. Employee discount programs. Colleague Referral Bonus ProgramCONNECT WITH AXIS:Company Page: https://www.Axishealth.OrgFacebook: https://www.Facebook.Com/axiscommunityhealthLinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.Com/company/axis-community-healthPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the individual is required to have ambulatory skills sufficient to visit various parts of the organization. Requires the ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30lbs. Requires sitting and standing for extensive periods of time, operating a computer keyboard, telephone and other equipment for extended periods of time. Travel to other Axis health centers and other local travel will be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Axis Community Health is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at for assistance.. Link to " EEO is Law" poster: https://www.Eeoc.Gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.Pdf As part of our hiring process Axis conducts background checks.All Axis staff members must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered for those requesting a reasonable accommodation based on their medical, religious, or disability status. Staff members that are granted a reasonable accommodation will be required to undergo weekly testing.Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. 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