Mental Health Clinician (SPARK - Successful Pre-school Adjustment & Readiness for Kindergarten Program)

The SPARK program (Successful Preschool Adjustment and Readiness for Kindergarten) provides services to children who predominantly range in age from 2-8years old. The program often provides in-class intervention to children experiencing difficulty being and/or feeling successful in preschool. The multi-disciplinary staff consist of Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Psychologists, and Developmental Specialists. Along with in-class intervention, the SPARK program also provides family therapy, individual play therapy, and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. We serve children and families in Alameda County, with a primary focus in Oakland, Alameda, and Hayward. The SPARK team is committed to providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed Mental Health services.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Behavioral health care services at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals emphasize a collaborative family centered approach and interface with all systems of care that serve children birth to 21. We are committed to delivering culturally accountable, evidence based, and trauma informed behavioral health care to the children in our community, including those with the highest risk and need, and those who are marginalized or underserved. Behavioral health care services aim to be the premier behavioral health care institution for children in northern California, with proficiency in clinical care, training, research and evaluation and policy.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 1+ related work experience; and/or equivalent experience
• Basic skills in providing behavioral / educational interventions.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Basic knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Effective verbal and written communication. Demonstrated active listening and persuasion skills.
• Skills in collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of business software and electronic / medical records systems.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.
• Registered as an intern with California BBS
• At least one year of experience with working with early childhood from 0 to 5 years old

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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