Mental Health Intern

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing is seeking a Mental Health Associate/Intern to provide on-site mental health services to formerly homeless children and their families in Pleasant Hill. This role encompasses various responsibilities including milieu-based therapeutic services and administrative tasks, requiring strong communication skills and a master's degree in counseling or related fields.

The position offers both part-time and full-time hours, with necessary supervision and training provided. Candidates who have experience with diverse populations and low-income families are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an intern working toward licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Experience with low‑income and disenfranchised populations desired.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft and database applications.
• Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide milieu-based mental health services to individual children living in permanent supportive housing.
• Complete accurate and timely EPSDT chart notes for all services provided.
• Participate in weekly group and individual supervision for skill development.

Job description

Job Description

CCIH is a fast‑paced organization in need of the right individual to take charge! We celebrate passion, compassion, excellence, initiative, and continuous improvement. The role is significant and requires an individual who can anticipate needs, has excellent follow through and can positively handle many different and diverse responsibilities effectively and efficiently with a positive and “can do” attitude.

The Mental Health Associate/Intern will provide on‑site mental health services to formerly homeless children and their families living in permanent supportive housing in Pleasant Hill. The position can be part or full‑time depending on your needs. Individual supervision, group supervision and training are all provided. Associates provide services in an on‑site play therapy room, in family homes and in the community. Some evening and occasional weekend hours will be required.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds who have experience working with low‑income families with multiple challenges are encouraged to apply. Applicants with competency working with culturally diverse populations are strongly desired.

Support formerly homeless children to reach their full potential (75%)

• Provide milieu‑based mental health services to individual children living in permanent supportive housing who are experiencing emotional challenges. Many of these children may be receiving EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment) services.
• Provide on‑site individual and group mental health therapeutic services to children.
• Assist in delivering on‑site parenting support groups to families.
• Collaborate with case managers and the youth enrichment coordinator to provide support for individual children and their families, using a team approach. Assist with staff supervision of volunteer programs and community activities delivered to families served by CCIH. These may include evening and occasional weekend commitments.
• Work with other staff members to provide community resources for families and individuals, such as social and health related activities, life‑skills and employment support, and youth enrichment.

Stay on top of the paperwork and administrative details to keep the program running (15%)

• Complete accurate and timely EPSDT chart notes for all services provided to children who are assigned under this contract.
• Meet individual EPSDT contract goals for hourly billing, including averaging a minimum of 10–12 hours per week (depending on work schedule) of direct service to clients who are assigned under this contract.
• Assist the services team with appropriate clinical documentation, including progress notes, service delivery documentation, reports, and forms.

Continuously improve your skills and work with team members and community partners to provide excellent services (10%)

• Participate in weekly group and individual supervision, using that time to work on developing therapeutic skills and clinical knowledge, as well as exploring growth opportunities as a mental health provider.
• Participate in clinical training as possible/needed.
• Represent CCIH in a professional manner in all circumstances.
• Maintain awareness of culturally diverse consumer populations and perform duties in a culturally competent manner.
• Attend all required meetings, including but not limited to: CCIH staff meetings, internal team meetings, and linkage meetings with other agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an intern working toward licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Experience with low‑income and disenfranchised populations desired.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in the use of Microsoft, and database applications.
• Must pass LiveScan screening and TB test.

Additional Information

• Ability to walk up and down stairs and up to ½ mile at any one time.
• Ability to sit for up to 2 hours without a break.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing and filing, and the use of commonly used office machines and supplies.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to speak on the telephone for up to 3 hours.

Must have an operational vehicle, auto insurance, and valid driver’s license.

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, or sexual orientation. Minorities/Consumers/Former‑Consumers are encouraged to apply.

CCIH believes in and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.