Mental Health Clinician

Company: Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Franc
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

JFCS is expanding services for children and adolescents through our newly created Center for Children and Youth. We are working to change the culture and landscape of mental health services to families. Are you a dynamic Mental Health Clinician with experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents? In this role, you will provide psychotherapy to children and families using a range of modalities that include play therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The clinician will also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes parent educators, psychologists, occupational therapists and a speech therapist.JFCS offices are located in San Mateo off of Highway 92 and in downtown Palo Alto. This position comes with a private office, plenty of play therapy toys and supplies, free parking in a private lot, access to full kitchen and administrative assistance. The environment is child friendly, well lit, and fully decorated.Duties include:Assessment and Treatment of Children and AdolescentsConducting child/family evaluations and formulates goals and treatment plans relevant to diagnosis and presenting problems in keeping with standards to provide psychotherapyProviding psycho-education for parents and children as appropriateConsulting to preschools, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools providing training to teachers regarding learning and behavioral issuesWorking with family members and the team of JFCS professionals to implement treatment plansIf you are a Licensed MFT or Social Worker in California with expertise in working with children and adolescents and have a minimum of one year experience post license, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with cover letter and resume, or visit our website for a more details and a full job description at: https://www.jfcs.org/opportunity/mental-health-clinician/

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