0-5 Clinician (ACMH)

Position: Mental Health Clinician 0-5

Accountability: ACMH Program Director and Clinical Supervisor

Hybrid Status: EE2

Job Status: Regular, Full Time, Exempt

Date Revised: November 2025

Role:

Under the supervision of the AC Mental Health Program Director and the Program Manager, the Clinician has the primary responsibility for providing direct mental health services to children birth to eight years old and their families. Services include: assessment; development of a family-centered treatment plan; providing developmentally appropriate mental health treatment; coordination of care with child welfare workers, parents, resource parents, and other collaterals; maintaining a written record of treatment, including initial assessments and treatment plans.?Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct therapeutic client care in-home or the community for children birth through eight years and their families in addition to targeted case management, as appropriate.
• Be linguistically competent and culturally responsive
• Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and other required trainings
• 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.
• Meet minimum productivity of 50% of service provider’s 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
• Participate in all mandatory trainings, including those required at onboarding and throughout the year, to maintain compliance and support ongoing professional development.
• Participate in regular competency and performance evaluations to support professional development, ensure role effectiveness, and maintain alignment with program and organizational standards.
• Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual
• Perform any other duties as directed.

Qualifications and Characteristics Desired:

• MSW, MA/MS, PhD or PsyD 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 infants, early childhood, and family mental health
• Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants
• Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships
• Understanding of DSM and corresponding ICD-10 codes, and how to crosswalk diagnoses from DC: 0-5
• Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills.
• Ability to pass various background checks needed to work with children
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insurance
• All community-based staff may occasionally transport clients and families when appropriate for the purposes of the therapeutic goals.

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.