Description

• Required: Possesses and maintains current Licensure in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as a licensed clinical social worker with a minimum of 2 years of successful licensure and in good standing, and completion of supervisory courses to supervise registered ASWs/AMFTs/APCCs. 
• Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work. 

• 5+ years experience as School Mental Health Provider, School Social Worker or similar position (highly preferred). 
• Minimum of 1 year (2+ preferred) of supervision or clinical consultation experience. 
• At least one year (2+ preferred) of experience overseeing quality assurance and compliance related to mental health service provision. 

• Strong commitment to the philosophy, goals, and mission of KIPP Public Schools Northern CA and to providing anti-racist, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client centered mental health treatment and prevention services for the school community. 
• Expertise in supervising, training, managing and/or evaluating staff.  
• Familiarity with socio-emotional learning competencies, trauma informed education practices, multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS), and restorative practices strongly preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact professionally with a diverse, multicultural, and interdisciplinary staff of all levels. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Familiarity with special education, IEP team participation and educationally related mental health services and the delivery of such services. 

• Ability to learn and utilize technology to provide clinical supervision & training remotely (i.e. Zoom, G-Suite, Theranest). 
• Familiarity with local community resources/services (which may include health, mental health, substance abuse, vocational, housing, etc). 
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal, Quality Assurance and Federal, State and County compliance standards. 
• Ability to travel within the Bay Area and to Stockton with own transportation (mileage reimbursed). 

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance for a team of mental health clinicians to support schools in ensuring exceptional outcomes for students with unique learning, social-emotional, and mental health needs. 

• Design and lead weekly individual and group supervision for mental health clinicians. 
• Support the consistent implementation of evidence-based behavioral and social-emotional interventions amongst mental health clinicians. 
• Provide consultation to school teams including Mental Health Clinicians, School Psychologists and School Leadership regarding mental health services, programs, and guidelines. 
• Evaluate and provide responsive coaching to develop associate mental health clinicians’ clinical skills and partner with school administrators related to performance management and support of mental health clinicians on their school campus. 
• Serve as a regional leader in school crisis consultation and response. 

• Oversee quality assurance as it relates to clinical documentation & record-keeping of associates and interns supervised; Identifies quality assurance and risk management issues and brings them to the attention of the appropriate managers. 
• Ensure compliance with related federal, state and local regulations, as well as departmental and county policies and procedures. 
• Review and provide oversight of psychosocial assessments and treatment plans as Ordering, Referring, and Prescribing (ORP) Practitioner for Medi-Cal billing purposes. 
• Responsible for mental health records review and quality assurance/utilization review, audit preparation, and serves as a resource for clinical staff around charting, billing, and eligibility. 

• Develop and implement training and professional development for Mental Health Clinicians 
• Collaborate with AD of Mental Health and Regional Clinical Supervisors to create, revise, and progress monitor tools & resources to support & develop site-based clinicians. 
• Collaborate with the AD of Mental Health, Regional School Culture Team, and other Regional Support Office teams as needed to support projects related to implementing a high quality, integrated mental health model across school campuses.  

• Participate in weekly or bi-weekly meetings with direct supervisor or related support staff. 
• Provide consultation with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home. 
• Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with school leaders, teachers, and parents in all facets of the position.  Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, conferences and workshops related to the role. 

• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing school mental health special education programs.  
• Develop and maintain appropriate administrative and treatment records related to client care in accordance to standards and policies specified by KIPP Public Schools Northern CA. 
• Practice professional renewal through a variety of means such as attending conferences, workshops, and seminars and through participation in professional growth opportunities provided by KIPP Northern California Public Schools. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.