Mental Health Program Lead

Alternatives In Action High School (AIAHS) provides a holistic approach to education and youth
development that includes enrichment groups, parent involvement programs, as well as community
impact projects and educational support.

Our school focuses on supporting youth who have been unsuccessful in traditional learning
environments and are looking for a small, relationship-based alternative. Serving approximately 150
youth, AIAHS supports youth to be college, career and community ready through project-based learning
and youth-adult partnerships. We believe that all youth are wise, resourceful, and capable of making
positive changes in their own lives and in the community.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Mental Health Program Lead serves as the lead behavioral health provider serving youth and
families and plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and overseeing the AIAHS mental health
program. This position requires a compassionate, proactive individual dedicated to fostering a
supportive and inclusive environment for students, staff, and families and aligning with community
standards and AIAHS's mission.

The Mental Health Program Lead provides school-based behavioral health services; strengthens and
expands supports for youth and families; provides technical assistance, training, and coaching to
strengthen the use of evidence-based practices, and provides lead direction and clinical field supervision
to interns.

Working in close collaboration with the leadership, support staff, and community partners, the Mental
Health Program Lead divides their time between capacity-building activities and direct services. The
Mental Health Program Lead assumes full responsibility for the overall management of the mental
health programming at AIA, including formal supervisory responsibilities and oversight of interns, as
well as intern recruitment, placement, quality assurance, chart audits, and training.

• Developmental, academic, social/ emotional and mental health needs of school-age

• Principles and practices of behavioral health supports in school settings.
• Principles and practices of clinical supervision.
• Theory and principles of mental health consultation, multidisciplinary teams, group and

individual therapy/counseling, family support, trauma-informed practice, cultural
responsiveness, and positive school/community environments.

• Culturally competent, bio-psychosocial assessments of youth, their families, and their

• Basic methods of clinical intervention such as assessment procedures, counseling, crisis

• The critical aspects of conducting home visitations, such as home assessment, triage, and

• Conflict resolution, violence prevention, and substance abuse treatment and prevention.
• Effective engagement of community agencies and resources and their role in supporting

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

interventions, positive climate strategies, youth development, and family engagement.

and consults with school leadership to organize a response including triage and follow-up with
students, parents, and school staff.

Training and Professional Development:

• Develops capacity-building materials and assistance related to school-based behavioral health

• Organizes and facilitates mental health workshops and trainings for students, staff, and

quantitative data, reports, and recommendations in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AND EXPERIENCE
Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited school in social work, marriage and family

license from the applicable licensing authority: California Board of Behavioral Sciences or
California Board of Psychology is required. Must meet the state licensing authority criteria to
clinically supervise interns.

• The equivalent of three (3) years full-time postgraduate case management and/or counseling

• Certification of Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) combined with two additional years

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license is required.
• Able to obtain clearance through Criminal History Background Check and Health Screening

Compensation: $86,000 - $105,000, depending on qualifications
Schedule: Full Time
Position Title: Mental Health Program Lead

Benefits:
Full Time
100% Premium Medical/Dental, 403(B) Retirement plan (3% employee match)

For more information about Alternatives in Action, please visit our website
www.alternativesinaction.org

To apply please submit the following documentation with the position title in the subject line by
email to: hr@alternativesinaction.org attention Human Resources.

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Copy of credential(s)
4. At least 3 reference contacts

Thank you for applying. If you are being considered for the position, you will be contacted. Alternatives
in Action is an equal opportunity employer.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: ALTERNATIVES IN ACTION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ANY
PROGRAM, ACTIVITY OR IN EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF AGE, CREED, SEX, RACE,
ETHNIC BACKGROUND, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY,
SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR RELIGION.