Description:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide mental health and related clinical case management work for youth in clinic-based as well as school and community-based settings;

2. Perform comprehensive mental health treatment services including intake, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy, and case management;

3. Collaborate effectively with other agency departments and with community/school partners to establish continuity of care for clients;

4. Maintain timely and accurate documentation of service contacts in accordance with agency, county, and state guidelines and quality assurance standards;

5. Meet the standard of monthly required billable units;

6. Participate in agency committees and task forces to improve service delivery, and assist in developing and implementing treatment programs as assigned;

7. Participate in staff meetings, trainings, peer review meetings, and supervision sessions;

8. Other clinical, administrative, and operational duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health Care Services.

Additional Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology from an accredited college or university;

2. Knowledge of DSM-IV and working principles with children, youth and families;

3. Experience providing substance abuse prevention/treatment a plus;

4. Ability to work with a culturally diverse staff and client population;

5. Sensitivity to and knowledge of the needs of the Asian community;

6. Bilingual/bicultural in an Asian language a plus;

7. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

8. Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and adhere to the legal and ethical standards of the social work field;

9. A positive, team player with commitment to working in the Asian community;

10. Valid California Driver’s license, auto insurance with bodily injury liability limit of at least $100,000/300,000 and access to use of an automobile;

11. Support and implement the mission, vision and values of Asian Community Mental Health Services.

How to Apply:

Download 2-page employment application from www.acmhs.org/employment.htm. Complete and mail with cover letter and resume to ACMHS, Human Resources, 310-8th St., Suite 201, Oakland, CA 94607. Fax to 510.268.0202. Enquiry can be directed to hr@acmhs.org.

Asian Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) is a community-based, private non-profit agency located in Oakland. ACMHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.