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Five Keys Schools and Programs · 4 months ago

School Based Mental Health Provider (Intern)

Oakland, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40/hr - $40/hr

Five Keys Schools and Programs is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering underserved communities through education and various support services. The School Based Mental Health Provider (Intern) will provide mental health services to students aged 14-22, facilitate counseling, and collaborate with families and staff to enhance educational performance for those with Individualized Education Plans.

EducationNon ProfitTraining

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Fulfill direct Mental Health services to students ranging from the ages of 14-22 that are under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

Fulfill individual and group counseling services to students to emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

Fulfill consultation and in-service to families and staff in the area of mental health/behavioral health

Assist with or independently develop and integrate mental health and wellness programs for special education students including Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions

Course offerings in areas of personal development, synchronous and asynchronous

Psychoeducational group offerings

Online resource hubs

Other prevention and intervention activities

Participates as an intern member of the multi-disciplinary team and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) committee collaborating on the student’s educational plan including writing counseling goals and objectives, reporting on present levels of performance and updating staff on goal progress

Consults with teachers and other school staff regarding the student ‘s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or home environment to attain educational benefit

Develop social media content on wellness topics

Maintain written documentation in a secured online portal

Qualification

Mental Health ServicesIndividualized Education PlansCounseling SkillsMS Office ProficiencyBehavioral Health ConsultationCultural AwarenessCollaborationProblem SolvingEmotional Intelligence

Required

Registered intern with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required

Master's Degree required

Experience with an understanding of how educational barriers affect work and training for students in the program

Creation and documentation of related reports and data as required

Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, and Google Drives/Docs and professional communication, including spelling and grammar

To promote the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities, Five Keys requires that all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures

Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed

Valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation

Travel required to Five Keys sites, communities and in-custody locations

Long periods of moving throughout the site and remaining stationary at a desk and/or computer station

Moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)

Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations

Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

Must be willing and able to work in a correctional facility and travel throughout the area to community sites

Moderate to high noise level

Work environment varies from site to site

Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities

Weekly clinical supervision by a licensed professional, which will include mentoring (coaching) on clinical counseling and focus on licensing examination preparation subjects