Position: Solano School-based Mental Health Clinician
Accountability: Reports to Mental Health Program Supervisor/Director
Hybrid Status: EE-2
Job Status: Regular, Full Time, Exempt
Date Revised: July 2026
School-based Mental Health Clinician (SMHP)Solano Mental Health Program
Role:
Under the supervision of the Solano Mental Health Program Director, the School Based Mental Health Clinician has the primary responsibility for the providing direct mental health services to children and youth at assigned school site. Services include individual, group, and family therapy (as needed) to elementary and middle school level children; collaborate with educational staff; perform intake, evaluations, which include forming diagnostic formulations; provide case management, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions for children and youth as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Total compensation includes a base salary, a sign-on bonus, 12 paid holidays, a paid year-end office closure, and comprehensive benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides culturally/linguistically sensitive individual, group, family and collateral outpatient psychotherapy to EPSDT/Medi-Cal eligible clients referred for treatment
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Provides individual, group, and/or collateral Mental Health Rehabilitation Services as needed.
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Co-facilitates groups with team members if needed and as appropriate
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Develops, cultivates, and maintains positive relationships with the principal, school staff, and team clinicians
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Maintains caseload as relevant to FTE (1.0 FTE= 16-20 case minimum: case minimum), co-facilitate 4 groups and provide trainings to teachers and parents
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Provides services to at least 25 unduplicated kids in a school year
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Informs Principal when making a CPS report and may support teachers in doing so, if requested
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Knowledge of the standards set by the county, state, Board of Psychology/ Board of Behavioral Sciences, Medi-Cal, EPSDT and internal ABW clinical quality standards
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Attend appropriate meetings, which include weekly group supervision, staff meetings, trainings and supervision
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Monitor eligibility and obtain authorizations where appropriate
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Follow all procedures and protocols related to EPSDT Follow regulatory guidelines, mandated reporting, and program/agency protocols in performing duties
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Consults with parents regarding educational and social issues of their children. Helps parents understand their child's abilities, needs and opportunities, especially in relationship to mental health
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Abide by all provisions of the ABW personnel manual Perform any other duties as directed.
Qualifications:
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MSW, MA, PhD or PsyD from accredited school of social work or psychology. Must be licensed or registered with BBS or BOP.
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Excellent clinical and writing skills. Direct experience working with diverse racial and ethnic populations
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Understanding of basic theoretical and developmental principles of infant, early childhood, and family mental health
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Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
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Ability to understand psychological assessment reports; psychological assessment experience a plus for psychologist applicants
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Understand and desire to work with a strength-based mental health approach
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Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to work with interdisciplinary approaches and partnerships
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Understanding DSM, and treatment plans
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Ability to work independently and to work as a member of a team
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Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills.
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Ability to pass various background checks needed to work with children.
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Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and maintain current auto insurance
Work Environment
This role is primarily performed in an office setting, in the community, and/or through video meetings. In-person attendance is required for staff meetings, supervision, or other job-related responsibilities. The frequency of on-site work may vary depending on role requirements and departmental needs. In-person attendance is typically required for client sessions unless alternate arrangements are required or requested. Remote work privileges vary by role and are subject to supervisor’s approval.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally bend, stoop, or reach and may be required to lift and move boxes or office supplies up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt, position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to change, with supervisor approval, to meet the business needs.
Travel
Local travel to various worksites and local schools is required, up to 90 miles within Solano County.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and obtaining TB and health clearances. When applicable, driving records are periodically reviewed in accordance with company policy. Employees must also comply with the organization's vaccination requirements.
A Better Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusive environments for all employees and applicants are our priority. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, neurodiversity, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document may be subject to periodic review and revision in compliance with California labor and employment regulations.
