Mental Heath Associate/Trainee

Description

Position Description
Gain clinical experience in a dyadic and family systems work through supporting the pivotal stages of a child’s development and their early attachments with their caregivers by using a relationship-based approach. Provide direct services to children (under 7 years old) with developmental delays and their families in clinic, home, school, or community setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct service to children, ages 0-7 and their families at CDI, in the home, in school and/or in the community for a minimum of 12 client hours, max of 30 client hrs. /wk.
• Participate in weekly supervision regarding the needs of all assigned cases, minimum two hours a week of group supervision and one hour a week of individual supervision
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, and trainings
• Collaborate with other disciplines including, occupational therapy, speech therapy, educational therapy, school districts, regional centers, and CDI staff. Coordinating program services with team members and other community agency representatives
• Complete case management of all assigned cases. This includes charting, report writing, managing client hours, communication with other service providers and interventionists on assigned cases
• Produce all required reporting and assessment of assigned children, such as note taking, billing and any other paperwork necessary on a weekly basis
• Identify, request, and obtain additional intervention services for assigned children as needed
• Participate in all IFSP/IPP/IEP meetings for assigned children, acting as coordinator of information between family and other members of the team
• Observe health and safety precautions in all activities
• Ensure treatment areas are clean, safe, and organized before and after each session

CDI offers excellent benefits:

• Level 1 Associates/Trainees are paid for billable client contact hours, two hours per progress report and mileage.
• 100% Employer sponsored medical & dental insurance, if eligible
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, if eligible
• Strong mentorship and ongoing supervision
• Varied caseload including clinic, home, and community
• Mileage reimbursements
• Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

Education/Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood mental health or education related field, early childhood teaching credential, therapy licensure or certification
• Minimum of one year experience working with toddlers and young children
• Demonstrated ability to work in a family centered, collaborative way with parents and professionals
• One year commitment
• Current enrollment in graduate program or working toward licensure

Physical Requirements, must be able to:

• Demonstrate proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, if eligible required.
• Ability to bend, squat, turn and move to respond and physically interact with children ages 0-7
• Lift at least 25 pounds.
• Effectively use a computer and telephone to conduct business.
• Travel occasionally for in-home sessions during the morning, day, and/or weekend hours.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time position