About Childrens Health Council

At Childrens Health Council (CHC) we believe in the promise and potential of every child teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgroundsregardless of language location or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD Learning Differences Anxiety & Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

About the RISE DBT IOP Program

RISE DBT IOP is a Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for suicidal and self-harming adolescents (8th-12th grade) within the Clinical Services Division at CHC. RISE DBT IOP is a collaborative program designed by Childrens Health Council (CHC) and Stanford Childrens Health- two premier organizations meeting the mental health needs of kids adolescents and families on the mid-peninsula. RISE DBT IOP is the only comprehensive DBT IOP inNorthern California that addresses the most acutely suicidal and self-injurious adolescents.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments with adolescents and parents develop case formulations and synthesize/disseminate clinical information to RISE DBT IOP team members
• Provide individual therapy and parent coaching within the DBT framework to support skill development and treatment adherence
• Co-lead DBT skills groups with other clinicians to teach evidence-based coping strategies
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment plans for clients and families coordinating discharge planning as needed
• Coordinate clinical care with multidisciplinary team members including Speech-Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists educators psychologists and psychiatrists
• Participate in clinical staff meetings and team consultations to ensure coordinated high-quality care
• Engage in RISE DBT IOP training programs to support ongoing skills development and treatment fidelity including potential offsite trainings
• Maintain accurate timely clinical documentation billing records and reports in compliance with all legal and ethical standards
• Adhere to all professional ethical legal and confidentiality requirements outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences AAMFT NASW and state/federal laws including HIPAA
• Provide 24/7 phone coaching support as part of our adherent DBT program to help clients generalize skills outside of program time
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager and Division Director

Required Qualifications

• APCC AMFT or ACSW credential from an accredited graduate program
• Valid California associate-level license to practice in a mental health field
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a pediatric clinic and/or school-based setting (preferred)
• Demonstrated commitment to professional ethical legal and confidentiality standards as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences AAMFT NASW and applicable state and federal laws
• Ability to work with high-risk populations (active suicidality self-harm) with prior training in risk assessment
• Proficiency with computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Availability to work MondayThursday with afternoon and evening hours up to 7:00 PM
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 phone coaching rotation as part of DBT program requirements

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English Spanish and/or Mandarin
• Prior training certification or clinical exposure to DBT
• Knowledge and understanding of ADHD Learning Differences Anxiety & Depression and Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Demonstrated expertise in adolescent individual and family therapies case formulation and treatment planning
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with children teens and young adults
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Growth-oriented mindset with desire for continuous learning and professional development
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with clients and colleagues
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing circumstances and program priorities

Physical Requirements

This position may occasionally require lifting moving and setting up materials such as training binders laptops projectors flip charts and other training materials needed for program sessions.

Why Join CHC

Youve worked hard to get where you are today. Now its time to use your unique skills talents and personality to achieve great things. At CHC youll find:

• A workplace where you are valued as an individual and recognized for your potential
• Mentorship and support as a developing clinician in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable youth and their families
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A mission-driven organization committed to removing barriers to mental health care

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre passionate about working with adolescents in crisis and committed to evidence-based mental health treatment wed love to hear from you. Apply now to join the RISE DBT IOP team at Childrens Health Council.