Mental Health Clinician; ACMH

Description

Position: Mental Health Clinician 6+

Accountability: Reports to the Mental Health Program Director and Clinical Supervisor

Hybrid Status: EE-2

Job Status: Regular, Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised: November 2025

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN 6+

ALAMEDA MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (ACMH)

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and the Clinical Supervisor, the Clinician has the primary responsibility for providing direct mental health services to children five through twenty-one years old and their families in Alameda County. Services include: assessment; development of a family-centered treatment plan; providing developmentally appropriate mental health treatment; coordination of care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, and other collaterals;

maintaining a written record of treatment, including initial assessments and treatment plans. We are seeking a clinician with previous experience working with systems involved families; including school systems, dependency systems, immigration systems and criminal justice systems. A demonstrated ability to engage and develop strong alliances with families who tend to be suspicious of service providers. Clinicians will also be well-versed in current mental health practices and trends, such as trauma-informed, developmentally responsive, family-centered, collaborative, and culturally responsive services.

• Direct client care in-home or the community for children five through twenty-one years and their families
• Provide mental health services.
• Be linguistically and culturally competent
• Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, training and supervision
• Obtain consent for treatment from the child welfare worker, where appropriate
• Monitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate.
• Through regularly scheduled sessions, provide psychotherapy, intensive clinical case management, and crisis intervention, to assigned children and families. Work with various modalities including individual, dyadic, and family therapy. Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other providers. Provide appropriate mental health services.
• Follow all procedures and protocols related to EPSDT
• Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
• Meet minimum productivity of 40% of service providers time
• Use time-management skills and supervisory support to meet productivity, documentation, and timeliness requirements.
• Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
• Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual
• Perform any other duties as directed

• MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD, or LCSW, from an accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP.
• Excellent clinical and writing skills.
• Direct experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations
• Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental health
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants
• Must have a car and good driving record
• Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships
• Understanding DSM, DC: 0-3R, and treatment plans
• Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills.
• Ability to undergo Livescan check needed to work with children
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insurance

This role is primarily performed in an office setting, in the community, and/or through video meetings. In-person attendance is required for staff meetings, supervision, or other job-related responsibilities. The frequency of on-site work may vary depending on role requirements and departmental needs.…