Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Interim Associate Mental Health Therapist
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Details
Job Location Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range $62920.00 - $66771.21 Salary/year
Description
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a network of charter schools serving students across the TK-Post Secondary continuum in the Greater MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pueblo Nuevo Education Development Group (PNEDG) is CNCA's resource development and capacity building arm. PNEDG invests in young people to foster personal transformation and generational social change. PNEDG staff support and build capacity for CNCA schools in achieving their vision. The organizations are grounded in the beliefs that public education is a civil right and all students deserve an excellent education that will prepare them for success in life. At CNCA/PNEDG, we recognize that lower income and immigrant communities often face institutional and cultural barriers that create impediments to students' success, and that an excellent education must eliminate these barriers. We integrate a strong focus on progressive, research-based academics with a holistic, place-based approach to serving our students. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12thgrade. Our goal is for CNCA graduates to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and worldview necessary to be literate, critical thinkers and independent problem solvers.
Organizational Leadership Capacities
We believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.
Mindsets Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and vision Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Skills
Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect Location:
CNCA School Site as Assigned
Supervisor:
Director of Mental Health
Work Periods:
Full Time, Temporary
Class:
Classified, Exempt
The Opportunity
Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Mental Health the Associate Mental Health Therapist shall provide school -based mental health services.
Administrative Management & Compliance Responsibilities
Utilize a variety of skills to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate school-based mental health services for students Provide assessment and counseling to preschool-12th grade students Complete and maintain required documentation, including: Clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans and data collection Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision meetings, training sessions, staff meetings and workshops as recommended by supervisor Know and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of profession Maintain professional appearance and behavior appropriate for the school setting. Advocate for and protect the rights of clients as appropriate and ethically mandated. Provide therapeutic interventions to students in crisis and methods for teachers to help support students Implement suicide and threat risk assessments Develop understanding of school related norms, interventions, and state educational code Proactively contribute to a positive and collaborative climate at assigned school sites. Consult with school staff and parents as appropriate Provide referral information related to accessing community resources when available and appropriate Provide consultation to parents, caregivers, teachers, and administrators at the school site Gather and maintain data on needs and delivery of mental health services Facilitate groups to help students with social skills, family transitions, and other social and emotional areas Help develop strategies with staff about student behaviors Perform other duties as assigned NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Qualifications
MA Degree or higher in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Clinical Social Work Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Actively working towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Minimum one (1) year of working with children providing direct mental health and/or behavioral services Spanish/English fluency required Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, members of the community, and outside agencies Ability to work with diverse populations, immigrants and underserved populations Must be able to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated ability to work with other professionals and law enforcement officials in the proper clinical treatment plan of clients Demonstrated ability to work with a team of other mental health supervisors participating in this mental health program and join the team in providing training and group consultation Experience or commitment working on a team as well as across teams
Job Location Home Support Office - Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range $62920.00 - $66771.21 Salary/year
Description
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a network of charter schools serving students across the TK-Post Secondary continuum in the Greater MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pueblo Nuevo Education Development Group (PNEDG) is CNCA's resource development and capacity building arm. PNEDG invests in young people to foster personal transformation and generational social change. PNEDG staff support and build capacity for CNCA schools in achieving their vision. The organizations are grounded in the beliefs that public education is a civil right and all students deserve an excellent education that will prepare them for success in life. At CNCA/PNEDG, we recognize that lower income and immigrant communities often face institutional and cultural barriers that create impediments to students' success, and that an excellent education must eliminate these barriers. We integrate a strong focus on progressive, research-based academics with a holistic, place-based approach to serving our students. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12thgrade. Our goal is for CNCA graduates to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and worldview necessary to be literate, critical thinkers and independent problem solvers.
Organizational Leadership Capacities
We believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.
Mindsets Commitment to and belief in CNCA's mission and vision Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Skills
Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect Location:
CNCA School Site as Assigned
Supervisor:
Director of Mental Health
Work Periods:
Full Time, Temporary
Class:
Classified, Exempt
The Opportunity
Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Supervisor and the Director of Mental Health the Associate Mental Health Therapist shall provide school -based mental health services.
Administrative Management & Compliance Responsibilities
Utilize a variety of skills to provide developmentally and culturally appropriate school-based mental health services for students Provide assessment and counseling to preschool-12th grade students Complete and maintain required documentation, including: Clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans and data collection Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision meetings, training sessions, staff meetings and workshops as recommended by supervisor Know and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of profession Maintain professional appearance and behavior appropriate for the school setting. Advocate for and protect the rights of clients as appropriate and ethically mandated. Provide therapeutic interventions to students in crisis and methods for teachers to help support students Implement suicide and threat risk assessments Develop understanding of school related norms, interventions, and state educational code Proactively contribute to a positive and collaborative climate at assigned school sites. Consult with school staff and parents as appropriate Provide referral information related to accessing community resources when available and appropriate Provide consultation to parents, caregivers, teachers, and administrators at the school site Gather and maintain data on needs and delivery of mental health services Facilitate groups to help students with social skills, family transitions, and other social and emotional areas Help develop strategies with staff about student behaviors Perform other duties as assigned NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Qualifications
MA Degree or higher in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Clinical Social Work Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Actively working towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Minimum one (1) year of working with children providing direct mental health and/or behavioral services Spanish/English fluency required Ability to work effectively with clients, staff, families, members of the community, and outside agencies Ability to work with diverse populations, immigrants and underserved populations Must be able to maintain confidentiality Demonstrated ability to work with other professionals and law enforcement officials in the proper clinical treatment plan of clients Demonstrated ability to work with a team of other mental health supervisors participating in this mental health program and join the team in providing training and group consultation Experience or commitment working on a team as well as across teams