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When you work at the Sacramento Children’s Home, you’re not just making a living, you’re playing a key role in breaking the cycle of child abuse.

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children’s Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento, & among the most highly respected. Serving over 5,000 children & over 4,000 families every year, with eight programs across six locations, we offer excellent career advancement opportunities while making a positive impact in your community.

OVERVIEW: The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides an array of mental health services in compliance with the Sacramento County Department of Behavioral Health Services, DHHS, and EPSDT standards to clients contracted through the County in any of the Sacramento Children’s Home mental health programs. The MHS may fulfill the role of a Therapist, Community Mental Health Worker, Family Facilitator, Family Specialist and Cottage Facilitator as needed to implement client services per the client plan.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Complete client assessments using the CANS & develop treatment goals and interventions
• Provide services to clients and families to support attainment of treatment goals
• Provide therapeutic services and ensure that no client is without services more than 30 days
• Participate as a member of applicable treatment team including, Team Decision Making, Child and Family Team, IEP, Student Study Team (SST), etc.
• Ensure appropriate communication with internal and external sources regarding client’s progress and salient issues regarding care
• Write daily progress notes for each service delivered within deadlines
• Complete appropriate County mental health paperwork
• Coordinate the completion of Mental Health Performance Outcomes & incorporate results and create plans accordingly
• If unlicensed, attend weekly clinical supervision meetings to comply with BBS requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s Degree in a Behavioral Science and licensed (or registered or in process of registration) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a LCSW (ACSW), MFT (MFTI) or LPPC (PCCI).

If unlicensed, registration with the CA BBS as an ASW, MFT, or PCCI intern is required.

Must receive LMFT, LCSW, LPCC license within six years of initial registration with the CA BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements.

Trainees will be considered if field placement is completed at SCH.
One year of experience with children or adolescents and families with emotional problems is preferred.

BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long term disability plans, retirement plan, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, tuition reimbursement, paid training and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: Candidates must complete our on-line employment application available at www.kidshome.org/application.

December 20, 2017

Mental Health Specialist – Make a difference in the community!

When you work at the Sacramento Children’s Home, you’re not just making a living, you’re playing a key role in breaking the cycle of child abuse. Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children’s Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento, & among the most highly respected. Serving over 5,000 children & over 4,000 families every year, with eight programs across six locations, we offer excellent career advancement opportunities while making a positive impact in your community. OVERVIEW: The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides an array of mental health services in compliance with the Sacramento County Department of Behavioral Health Services, […]

December 20, 2017

In-Home Outreach Therapist (IHOC)

The Help Group’s Project SAFE is hiring! Project SAFE (Support and Advocacy for Family Empowerment) is a unique child-abuse prevention program that serves DCFS-referred families with children ages 0-5, as well as at-risk pregnant women and parents with infants under 6 months dealing with substance abuse, domestic violence, and/or mental health issues. Project SAFE provides home-based services including, but not limited to: counseling, case coordination, psychoeducation, parent training, parent/child interaction activities, and family advocacy. Open Full-Time Positions: In-Home Outreach Counselor (Field-based Therapist) Requirements: – MSW, MFT, PsyD,/PhD license or intern, registered with BBS or appropriate licensing board. – Must have […]

December 19, 2017

Behavioral Health Clinician I

A written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 22, 2018 Under general supervision of a licensed clinician, conducts behavioral health assessments and provides non-medical psychotherapeutic services to assigned individuals and groups. FLSA: Exempt ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential Job Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may […]

December 19, 2017

Milieu Therapist

The Help Group seeks a Milieu Therapist, (MFT, MSW, PsyD, PhD) registered with the BBS, to join the dynamic clinical team of Stepping Stones, a unique intensive, day treatment program designed specifically for preschool aged children, ages 2.5 to 5 based in Sherman Oaks. This milieu based mental health program is structured like a therapeutic preschool, and serves children struggling with severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Milieu Therapists lead a classroom of up to 13 students, supported by 2 Behavioral Aides, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Milieu therapists also provide assessment, individual, and family therapy, consultation […]

December 18, 2017

Master Level Clinicians – Work with Underserved Communities

Are you looking to make a difference in the community? Are you passionate about behavioral and mental health? Do you enjoy working with the homeless, aging, and at-risk populations? Then you would be a great candidate for our Personal Services Coordinator position! To learn how people like you have made a difference for more than 3,000 people this year, visit our website at: https://www.bayareacs.org/ Bay Area Community Services is growing!!!! BACS is an established non-profit that has been providing services since 1953. We provide an array of mental health, housing, and social services to communities throughout Alameda and Solano Counties. BACS […]

December 18, 2017

Crisis Clinician

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Our Mission: The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento is committed to positively impacting the lives of children, youth, and families affected by abuse, neglect, behavioral health issues, and trauma in California. The Children’s Receiving Home is an emergency shelter dedicated to improving the lives of the children we serve. We strive to recruit qualified, committed individuals who share in our Agency’s Mission to provide an exceptional standard of quality care and support. We offer a full range of benefits to our employees. Position Summary: We are now accepting applications for the full-time Crisis Clinician position. The […]