Training Coordination:

• Implements and coordinates the Agency’s clinical training and professional development programs.
• Collaborates with other functional/program directors to understand and identify all necessary aspects and needs of staff training based on projected program processes, changes, and other factors.
• Collaborates on the analysis of training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
• Coordinates evaluation of effectiveness of training presentations and instructor performance.
• Exercises cultural competency at all levels through ongoing efforts to engage diverse individuals, groups, and communities in the training program.
• Assists in the development of the organizational strategy and plans to meet training and development needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.
Training/Teaching:

• Provides orientation training to interns and staff (e.g., CANS training and certification).
• Develops new educational programs, including the preparation of new materials.
• Plans and delivers training courses personally where necessary to augment that provided externally or internally by others.
Administration:

• Implements and coordinates effective marketing strategies, promotional materials and publicity for all programs and educational events.
• Organizes and maintains training manuals, reference materials, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Administers Agency’s professional development stipend program.
• Serves as the contact person for presentation and/or workshop concerns.
• Interfaces with external training and accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standards.
• Manages the Title-4E training program tracking and presentation logistics.
Other:

• Contributes to the preparation and monitoring of the agency training budget.
• Participates in writing applications and proposals to submit to fund-granting authorities, such as government and foundations.
• Develops self, and maintains knowledge in relevant field at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• MA or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work; CA mental health license a plus.
• Minimum three years experience administering a training program for mental health clinicians.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytic, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of planning, designing, marketing, scheduling, and evaluating education programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, business skills, able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, adjust to seasonal changes in workload and work independently.
• Experience providing psychological services to children, youth and families, particularly those in foster care in community-based settings.
• Experience working with diverse communities; demonstrated ability to promote and respect diversity including ethnic, cultural, linguistic, sexual orientation and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community mental health systems and DSS.
• Knowledge of community psychology and the delivery of psychological services in community-based or mobile settings as well as clinic settings.
• Knowledge of community resources, particularly in Alameda County.
• The ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization and to consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactions.
• Strong quantitative and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office suite.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and drive as needed throughout the day.
• Requires ability to sit up to 8 hours per day with intermittent occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, and climbing.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move throughout buildings commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and put away equipment and/or parcels weighing up to 8 pounds without assistance.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WestCoast Children's Clinic reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required

• Collect and prepare materials for use in discussions/meetings to include external individuals (Program Directors, Board of Directors, major donors, etc.)
• Execute Board Meetings preparations including scheduling, preparing/distributing agenda and other materials, and providing support during the meetings.
• Interface with high-level executives, donors, and staff members
• Compose business correspondence, monitor external/internal communications, address communications in an expeditious manner and bring critical issues to the immediate attention of the ED and/or CFO, as applicable
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications (including telephone, e-mail, mail, and fax communications)
• Initiate and follow up on high level contacts of a complex nature inside and outside of the agency
• Calendar management, schedule and coordinate conference calls and meetings, make corresponding Google Calendar arrangements.
• Arrange and coordinate all business travel, provide detailed directions and necessary maps for complex travel arrangements
• Perform general office duties including but not limited to ordering catered lunches, registration for conferences, purchasing supplies as needed for events, etc.
• Assist with a variety of special projects/events, as needed.

• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Familiarity with Board of Director roles and procedures
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, multitasking, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow under pressure
• Ability to deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels
• Ability to focus in a very fast-paced environment and be flexible with multiple daily interruptions, schedule changes, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing requests
• Attention to detail. Very strong proofing and editing skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Familiarity with Mac operating system a plus
• BA/BS preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and drive as needed throughout the day.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move throughout buildings commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and put away equipment and/or parcels weighing up to 6 pounds without assistance.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WestCoast Children's Clinic reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required

• Creates and revises administrative procedures and program forms as needed
• Responsible for correct processing of intake paperwork to Assessment Center; including registration, eligibility verification and termination process
• Monitors Medical status of all STAT clients
• Oversees all purchasing for STAT program
• Tracks credit card use and tracks expense reports
• Manages filing system including filing all documentation to be entered into WCC database
• Distributes copies of Initial Assessment Summaries/Discharge Summaries to clients’ primary Child Welfare Worker
• Takes and distributes program minutes
• Assists Program Director in completion of action items
• Coordinates monthly CQRT process
• Collects and delivers data at end of month
• Facilities management of Assessment Center
• Liaison between main office and STAT clinic
• Various tasks assigned by Program Director or Assistant Program Director
• Administrative support to STAT program staff, as needed
• Supervision of work-study student, as applicable

• B.A. degree preferred. Minimum of A.A. Degree or two years of college plus 2 years experience required. Corresponding years of relevant work experience may replace college requirement.
• Word, Excel and knowledge of Filemaker Pro a plus.
• Ability to prioritize projects and work independently as required.
• Previous experience in health care setting such as hospital, clinic, or in social services facilities is preferred.
• Previous knowledge of Medi-Cal or managed care (HMO) billing and paperwork requirements is preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member with both administrative and clinical staff.
• High degree of conscientiousness regarding confidentiality and ethical issues.
• Clean DMV record and ability to transport confidential materials between WestCoast offices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and drive as needed throughout the day.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move throughout buildings commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and put away equipment and/or parcels weighing up to 6 pounds without assistance.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WestCoast Children's Clinic reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required

• Maintains a caseload of approximately 8-12 youth; meets billable hours goal as set by the agency.
• Provides mental health screening to assess cognitive, emotional and social functioning and needs; facilitates the identification and engagement in mental health services.
• Provides crisis intervention and stabilization when appropriate.
• Integrates psychological, social, cultural, medical, developmental, educational and other relevant information into clinical case management plan for youth.
• Coordinates services with other agencies and resources to address youth's needs including: medical/physical health, mental health, education, employment, independent living skills, advocacy, placement stability, and age-appropriate enrichment activities. Assists youth in accessing community resources.
• Makes collateral contacts on behalf of clients as needed including Child Welfare Workers, Juvenile Justice personnel, parents and caregivers, and other providers.
• Attends client's court hearings as appropriate.
• Provides services in the community (client's homes, communities, other agencies, and schools); local travel is required.
• Complies with WestCoast and California state Boards' requirements pertaining to supervision, consultation and case conference attendance.
• Collaborates with other professionals within WCC and partnering agencies.
• Complies with WCC policies, procedures, and deadlines related to billing, record keeping, and documentation.
• Participates in agency and program meetings and professional development trainings as required, including: Agency and program-specific meetings (3 hours/week), Individual Clinical Supervision (unlicensed, 1 hours/week minimum required), Individual Clinical Consultation (if licensed, 1 hour/week minimum required for first 3 months of employment; upon successful completion of probation, 1 hour/week of consultation is available), Clinical Case Conferences (2 hours/week).
• Collaborates with partnering staff to develop and provide trainings to other mental health provides on best practices in working with sexually exploited youth.
• Works proactively with the program director to ensure the strength of the program
• Completes additional tasks as requested by the program director.

• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in clinical psychology, social work or related field required. Current CA Board of Behavioral Science or Board of Psychology license and/or registration.
• California License Preferred (LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

• Direct clinical experience working with sexually exploited and high-risk youth.
• Demonstrated clinical experience with foster care, DCFS, and community mental health.
• Engaging, flexible style with children and adolescents.
• Ability to work with clients who have complex, multi-problem histories.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, trauma, chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and sexually exploited minors.
• Knowledge and self-awareness in issues of race, class, and ethnicity; experience in working with diverse communities.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills: written and verbal.
• Organized and able to complete high quality and timely documentation.
• Ability to be supportive and provide guidance in a non-judgmental manner.
• Clean California DMV and insurance; local travel and car required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must take a tuberculosis skin test.
• Clean CA DMV record and current car insurance and car; travel is required.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and drive as needed throughout the day.
• Requires ability to sit up to 8 hours per day with intermittent occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, and climbing.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move throughout buildings commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and put away equipment and/or parcels weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WestCoast Children's Clinic reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required

• Maintains clinical caseload minimum; meets billable hours & goals as set by the agency.
• Provides screening and assessment of children as they enter into or change placement within the child welfare system. Consults with county social workers and makes recommendations regarding mental health needs of clients. Provides brief therapeutic intervention to clients as well as guidance to foster parents and group home staff that facilitates children’s transition to and stabilization in their placements.
• Provides services at WCC program sites and in the community (youth’s homes, communities, other agencies, and schools); local travel is required.
• Collaborates with other professionals within WCC and partnering agencies to ensure the highest quality of service to WCC clients.
• Makes collateral contacts on behalf of clients as needed.
• Complies with WCC policies, procedures, and deadlines related to billing, record keeping, and documentation.
• Complies with WCC and California state board requirements pertaining to licensing and supervision.
• Participates in agency and program meetings and professional development trainings as required, including: Agency and program- specific meetings (3 hours/week), Individual Clinical Supervision (if not licensed, 1 hour/week required), Individual Clinical Consultation (if licensed, 1 hour/week required for first 3 months of employment; upon successful completion of introductory period, 1 hour/week of consultation is available), Clinical Case Conference (2 hours/week).
• Works proactively with the program director to ensure the strength of the program, and completes additional tasks as requested by the program director.

• MA or doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or social work.
• Current California mental health license preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical experience with foster care, emergency service, DSS, and community mental health.
• Ability to work with clients who have complex, multi-problem histories.
• Experience in providing individual psychotherapy, parent support, and family therapy to children, adolescents and their families, particularly where children are or have been in foster care.
• Knowledge of issues of race, class, and ethnicity, and experience working with diverse communities.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to be well-organized and complete high quality and timely documentation.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Medi-Cal reimbursement procedures and billing.
• Clean CA DMV record and current car insurance and car; travel is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Location of program is in Hayward. Must be willing to travel within 1.5-hour radius of Hayward to provide services. Car is necessary to perform job duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and drive as needed throughout the day.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move throughout buildings commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and put away equipment and/or parcels weighing up to 6 pounds without assistance.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WestCoast Children's Clinic reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required

LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
• Insures that STAT program goals are promulgated and met.
• Assists Program Director in identifying program needs, goals, priorities and service gaps.
• Assists Program Director in identifying training needs and program development opportunities.

PROGRAM OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
• Oversees the day-to-day delivery of STAT services at the Alameda County Assessment Center, including the work of clinicians, support counselor supervisors, and support counselors. Provides consultation and direction to STAT staff on a daily basis.
• Monitors quality and timeliness of STAT clinicians’ screening/assessment of children and consultation with county social workers and other collaborating professionals.
• Monitors clinician caseloads and ensures that cases are appropriately assigned.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Alameda County Children and Family Services and Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services. Attends meetings as assigned by the STAT Program Director.
• Consults with Alameda County Children and Family Services staff regarding complex clinical cases and challenging systemic issues.
• Ensures effective collaboration among STAT staff, Alameda County Children and Family Services staff, Public Health Nurse, and other providers at the Assessment Center.
• Provides direct supervision to Support Counselor Supervisors including annual performance evaluations
• Oversees staffing at the Assessment Center including: 1. Scheduling of clinician, support counselor and support counselor supervisor shifts. 2. Hiring and performance evaluations of support counselor staff.
• Carries out other duties or projects as assigned by the Program Director.

CLINICAL SUPERVISION
• Provides direct, individual clinical supervision for unlicensed staff or consultation for licensed staff as assigned by Program Director.
• Provides ongoing, regular feedback and evaluation to supervisees/consultees on the quality of their clinical work. Solicits feedback from supervisees/consultees regarding supervision and whether needs are being met.
• Ensures that supervisee complies with all legal and ethical practices, co-signs supervisee’s progress notes, clinical forms, and correspondence as a legal representative of WCC.
• Conducts annual performance evaluation of supervisees/consultees.
• Participates in WCC meetings, administrative program meetings and trainings.
• Adheres to requirements for supervisors as stipulated by WCC policies and procedures, Board of Psychology, Board of Behavioral Sciences, and/or the California Medical Board rules and regulations.
• Provides support and training where needed to assist supervisees in meeting WCC billable hours requirement/intern case load requirements; charting, record keeping, and documentation standards; and all other quality assurance standards.
• Assists the supervisee in developing training/professional development goals for the year and collaboratively monitors progress toward those goals.

• Licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker with a minimum of three to five years post-licensure experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in administration and management.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a supervisor of clinical work and/or psychological testing and assessment required.
• Clinical experience in a milieu setting (e.g., residential, day treatment, shelter, psychiatric hospital)
• Clinical experience doing crisis assessment in a psychiatric hospital, psychiatric emergency service, or other crisis intervention program highly desirable..
• Experience providing individual psychotherapy, parent support, and family therapy to children, adolescents and their families, particularly those in foster or group home care.
• Demonstrated clinical experience with foster care, child protective services, community mental health, and/or community psychology models.
• Experience in working with diverse communities. Knowledge of issues of race, class, and ethnicity.
• Able to work effectively in an organizational setting; understands how to utilize the chain of command to resolve problems and bring program development ideas forward. .
• Excellent organizational, analytic, and leadership skills..
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of community mental health systems and the delivery of mental health services in community-based or mobile settings as well as clinic settings.
• Knowledge of community resources, particularly in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn MediCal reimbursement, billing, and documentation policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk and drive as needed throughout the day.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation, including keyboard and visual display terminal, for extended periods of time.
• Finger, hand, and wrist dexterity.
• Ability to complete tasks in an environment where interruptions are the norm and background noise is present.
• Ability to move throughout buildings commonly including stairs, between buildings, and out in the community.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and put away equipment and/or parcels weighing up to 20 pounds without assistance.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Essential job functions are intended to describe those functions that are primary to the performance of this job. Other job duties include those that are considered secondary to the overall purpose of this position.

This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor and management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

WestCoast Children's Clinic reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required