PEI Mental Health Clinician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position : PEI Mental Health Clinician

Accountability : Reports to the PEI Program Manager

Hybrid Status : EE-2

Job Status : Regular, Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised : August 2025

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN ECMH PEI Alameda County Early Childhood Mental Health and Early Childhood Mental Health Prevention and Early Intervention Program

Role :

Under the supervision of the ECMH and PEI Program Manager the MHS case manager has the primary responsibility for assessing the children birth through five years old and their families. Services may include : assessment and developmental screening; family screening for service needs; mental health consultation, leading and developing parenting groups and trainings; coordination of care with child welfare workers, parents, foster parents, and other collaterals; maintaining a written record of visits, including results of developmental screening, status of referrals made, and group participation. pation.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Direct client services in home or the community for children birth through five years and their families in the form of providing developmental assessments, post-partum screening, ACE’s, safety and risk assessment and needs assessment.
• Screen for any mental health concerns for the parent and child and provide support in accessing or linking child or caregiver to mental health access such as ACBH or private / public sector agencies.
• Provide assessment and screening feedback to parents and support linkage to needed resources within the community.
• Provide post-partum depression / anxiety psychoeducation to post-natal parents
• Consults with supervisors as needed around safety and risk documentation and reporting requirements, mental health concerns and screening outcomes.
• Document and track all interactions with families, including resource referrals in our EHR system.
• Facilitates or co-facilitates ongoing parenting groups, workshops and trainings fostering group dynamics and the creation of a holding environment for group members to explore parenting challenges and find support from peers.
• Create curriculum for parent groups, workshops and trainings around parenting practices, parenting skills, and child development.
• Document group participation and follow-up needed due to missed sessions or safety concerns in our EHR system.
• Provides mental health consultation to community partners including co-developing consultation materials and providing on-site consultations with support of program coordinator or program manager.
• In collaboration with program coordinator and outreach worker, makes and maintains relationships with community partners to strengthen cross-referral pathways and to understand available resources in the county.
• Work with a diverse community practicing cultural humility and trauma trauma-informed lens.
• Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, trainings and supervision
• Engage with the Child Welfare System when appropriate to facilitate family access to services.
• Monitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate.
• Utilizes and has an understanding of reflective practice to support team and foster an increase in capacity to serve this population.

General :

Qualifications :

Preferred but not required

Work Environment

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. In-person attendance is typically required for client sessions unless alternate arrangements are required or requested. Remote work privileges vary by role and are subject to supervisor’s approval.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally bend, stoop, or reach and may be required to lift and move boxes or office supplies up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt, position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., subject to change, with supervisor approval, to meet the business needs.

Travel

Local travel to various worksites and local schools is required, up to 90 miles within Alameda County.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining TB and health clearances. When applicable, driving records are periodically reviewed in accordance with company policy. Employees must also comply with the organization's vaccination requirements.?

A Better Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusive environments for all employees and applicants are our priority. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document may be subject to periodic review and revision in compliance with California labor and employment regulations.

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