REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling from fully-accredited college or university.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)studies

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of experience working with children and families in a clinical setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• 2 years of experience working with children and families in a clinical setting
• Experience working with the homeless population and participants from various backgrounds; particularly people with diagnosed mental health issues
• Creative curriculum
• Skilled with Childplus software
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (oral and written)
• Understanding of population being served and knowledge of culturally responsive evaluation methodology.
  Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form 1-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
  If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $71,694.00 - $75,468.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In perso

The Mental Health Specialist II is responsible for providing a broad spectrum of mental health services, including mental health promotion, harm prevention, early identification of mental health concerns, and referrals for treatment of children and families.
Reporting to and in coordination with the Mental Health Clinical Coordinator, the Mental Health Specialist II shall increase the quality of mental health services by assessing child mental health concerns, determining appropriate mental health care and follow-up, and provide clinical services to children and families with mental health needs in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards. Work in conjunction with program content areas as needed to ensure a holistic approach.