The Mental Health Practitioner provides counseling services to children and family members; evaluates needs of behaviorally/ emotionally challenged children within the program and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan or other plans; and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment. Provides supervision to and evaluation of caseworkers; provides guidance to classroom staff for successful treatment processes.
Come join CommUnify’s team! Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holidays and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.
Position is full-time with full benefits and starts out between $68,640 – $70,720 annually. Position located in Santa Barbara and will serve the Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria area.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of Family Wellness (Mental Health) Caseworkers is the Practitioner’s responsibility.
Required Knowledge, Skill & Ability
Education and/or Experience: MA or MS in a behavioral science field with understanding of early childhood development; two years related experience in early childhood issues; has strong observation, assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapeutic skills; is eager to learn and is open/accepting of feedback for personal and professional growth.
Computer Skills: To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license. A valid California Driver’s license with current auto insurance is required.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to speak Spanish is required. Skilled in working with young children and families.
CommUnify, EOE
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