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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Programs, the SocialWorker is to provide the following tasks: Case management for the clients served by the Children Receiving Home (CRH) Temporary Shelter Care Facility (TSCF) program, preparing required paperwork and documentation in compliance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations, Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and contract requirements, and provide training and consultation within scope of practice. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsibility for providing case management and supportive services to clients placed at the Children’s Receiving Home (CRH) shelter. Provides clients with support in accepting and understanding removal from home and family, demands and pressures of institutional group living and relationships and position in the social welfare system and juvenile court process. • As seems indicated or as is requested, evaluations and summaries will be prepared for planning on behalf of clients at CRH. • Individualized case recording on behavioral and social information necessary for staff planning and decision making. • On-call support after hours on a rotating basis. • Development of needs and services plans. • Comply with Title 22, Department of Social Services Licensing Regulations. • Develop and implement the mental health treatment plan. • Provide crisis counseling and support to children/families as necessary. • Provide collateral parties with information to best meet the client’s needs as necessary. • Communicate with County SocialWorker on issues concerning clients. • Assess, determine and make a referral when special services or care are needed for a child (i.e. medication evaluation, psychiatric hospitalization, in-home services or psychological testing etc.). • The SocialWorker will coordinate with TSCF Program Staff and Supervisors on the development, planning and supervision of case work services as they relate to the individual child’s behavioral and emotional life while he/she is a member of the living environment of CRH. • Maintain a thorough understanding of the philosophy, objectives and goals of CRH and the Shelter Programs. • Maintain a thorough understanding of the CRH behavior program and the ability for interpretation and implementation of this program to both staff and children. • Maintain a thorough understanding of the Rules and Regulations as to privileges and rights of children in care and the ability to interpret such policies to persons both internal and external to the CRH. • Communication and collaboration with the Director of Residential Services, Program Managers, ProgramSupervisors, Clinical Staff, Administration and Medical Clinic Staff within program concerning administrative, behavioral, educational and medical information essential for moving child toward individualized planning and placement goals. • Act as a meaningful and available link between the child in placement at CRH and the outside agency responsible for planning and placement for the child’s removal from this program. • Perform evaluation and assessment of clients for county, contract and court reporting. • Review and respond to Incident Reports. • Available for phone consultation to CRH staff as needed. • Facilitate staff in-service training on areas of expertise. • Continuously review charts for new and/or relevant information concerning clients. • Prepare and maintain charts in accordance with audit requirements. • Perform Utilization Reviews as assigned. • Attend clinical, dorm, initial staffing and discharge meetings to consult with clinical and program staff. • Attend weekly supervision meetings with therapy supervisor if unlicensed, to comply with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensing requirements. • Attend external training/conferences to meet licensing requirements and keep up to date with current information and developments. • Present information gathered at conferences at clinical meetings and staff in-service/training as appropriate. • Attend medication reviews as needed for clients receiving medication. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Residential Care Engagement • Ensures all youth are given opportunities for therapeutic experience through trauma informed interventions • Builds rapport with youth through consistent positive interactions • Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the following areas of engagement with clients: Active Listening, Life Space Interview (LSI), Caring Gestures, Activities, Hurdle Help, and Boundaries. Crisis Management • Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of Crisis Management: Prompting, Redirection, Proximity, Planned Ignoring & Positive Attention, Time-Away, Directive Statements, Touch Control and Physical Containment. Milieu Management • Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of Milieu Management: Assessment of facility for hazards, general condition of milieu and overall cleanliness; Supervision of youth, Schedule adherence, Structuring environment. Program • Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of Program: Participating in youth plan development, demonstrate use of Safety Plan and Needs & Services Plan, facilitates program requirements, encourages youth to improve, facilitate and support all youth behavior support plans and program schedule of events. Documentation • Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of Documentation: Accurately and professionally complete Incident Reports, Law Enforcement forms, shift logs, dorms logs, points sheets, contracts, inventories, search logs and all other dorm documentation. Emails completed using professional language and formats. Professionalism • Residential Counselors will receive training and become proficient in the follow areas of Professionalism: arrive to work on time, adheres to agency and CCL requirements for mandatory meetings, demonstrates training concepts in the milieu, follows directions from supervisors/managers, observes chain of command, accepts supervision, uses agency protocols and resources, communicates positively with CRH employees and CRH affiliates, represents CRH professionally outside the organization. • Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern. • Responsible for the hour by hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance and discipline of the group as a whole and for each child as an individual. • Responsible for meeting the health and personal hygiene needs of minors under their care (report any medical concerns to medical staff, provide supplies and direction for proper standards of personal care, etc.). • Maintain discipline and group control at all time, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timelymanner. • Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow-up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation. • Serve snacks to the clients in coordination with other staff, per approvedmenu. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc. • Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained. • Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor as necessary and in accordance with the agency transport policy. • In collaboration with the Recreation Department, structure recreational/craft activities to enhance each child’s social and physical development. • Performs routine household duties, including but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, cleaning and organizing closets, etc. • Supervises the chores and work project of children. Other Duties • Must be familiar with, and have the ability to carry out, all emergency/disaster plans. • Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe conditions. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Individual, Group and Family Therapy For Each Client. • Assess clients’ needs and level of functioning including a bio psychosocial assessment of all clients referred to the case load. • Provide crisis counseling to children/families as necessary. • Write safety, behavioral, and treatment plans. • Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions. • Provide clinical interventions for teachers, parents, and other caregivers to generalize skills in other environments. • Meet with clients for individual, group and/or family therapy sessions. • Provide collateral parties with information to best meet the client’s needs as necessary. • Assess, determine and make a referral when special services or care are needed for a child (i.e. medication evaluation, psychiatric hospitalization, in-home services or psychological testing, etc.). • Participate in Clinical On Call rotation. Paperwork and Documentation. • Write progress notes for each therapy session and mental health service based on program protocol. • Complete appropriate mental health documentation, including but not limited to, client plans performance outcomes, progress reports, health questionnaires, and termination reports as required. • Continuously review charts for new and/or relevant information concerning clients. • Quality Assurance tasks as assigned. Training and Consultation • Attend clinical, school, planning and discharge meetings etc. to consult with clinical and program staff. • Attend weekly supervision meetings with clinical supervisor if unlicensed, to comply with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensing requirements. • Attend external training/conferences to meet licensing requirements and keep up to date with current information and developments. Present information gathered at conferences at clinical meetings and staff in-services/training as appropriate. • Attend Medical reviews as needed for clients. • Maintain mandatory CRH training requirements Other • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Food Preparation and Serving • Under direction of the Kitchen Supervisor, plans, prepares and serves attractive and nutritionally balanced meals for the children, promoting and reinforcing good nutritional habits; trying new foods, portion control and a balanced diet. • Utilize ProductionWorksheets to plan proper amounts of ingredients to prepare menu items sufficient for the number of clients to be served. • Adhere to ingredients, measurements and cooking methods as stated on the recipes to meet the nutritional requirements (maintain 30% total fat content of meals). • Ensure that food supplies are securely stored. • Meet Title 22 sanitation requirements, including but not limited to: o Wears proper cooking attire (i.e. apron, hat or hair net, gloves, etc.). o Instructs others to wearing proper attire during food handling. o Uses proper dishwashing methods. o Cleans kitchen areas after each meal is served. • Alert the Kitchen Supervisor or Maintenance Department to maintenance requests asking for unsafe equipment to be removed and/or assistance with cleaning difficult to clean food preparation areas. • Assist the Kitchen Supervisor with ordering food and supplies as necessary. Supervision of Children • Provides direct child care to the client’s reinforcing safety and sanitation while providing supervision and guidelines to client’s while working in the kitchen. • Provide supervision to children who are assigned to assist in meal preparation. Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern. • Assist children in understanding nutritional principals, work ethics, safety and basic job skills. • Work cooperatively with the group home Residential Staff as an advisor to them regarding food preparation of all meals on the menu. • Provides the following specialized services while maintaining the parental function of safety and supervision of all children working in his/her area: • Trains and assists clients with life skills such as how to prepare nutritious meals and food safety. • Acts as a supervisor and role model to children while working together to accomplish the above job duties. • Intervene in crisis situations as learned in Agency approved Crisis Intervention training to ensure the safety of clients and staff.

Position Summary: The Crisis Behavioral Specialist (CBS) is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the clients and providing leadership and assistance to staff and clients in resolving crisis situations. The Crisis Behavioral Specialist is also responsible for assisting the Residential Counselors in providing daily supervision of the clients. CBS’s wrap around the child at intake, assisting the child with transitions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Crisis Management • Provides child care and supervision for the clients. • Maintain continuous communication with CPSU staff to ensure that safe and effective supervision of clients occurs at all times. • Wrap around the child upon arrival, assisting the child with transitions. • Check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow-up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation. • Remain with staff and clients during a crisis situation until resident returns to their baseline behavior pattern, and properly document the incident. • Assist clients in de-escalating after a crisis situation and by processing the incident to help them return to their baseline behavior pattern. • Provide leadership and assistance to staff and clients in resolving crisis situations. • Analyze crisis situations to determine the cause of the problem and possible ways to prevent the situation in the future. Discuss situation analysis with staff and supervisors as needed. • Develop and implement an Action Plan for children displaying high risk behaviors Leadership • Model, Coach and Provide reinforcement to CPSU CDS Team. • Provide a cohesive team environment to role model a solution focused approach when addressing concerns Milieu Management • Responsible for identifying and creating a favorable group climate in which a youth’s safety and a strength based approach are of primary concerns. • Set clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to youth for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc... • Intervene in crisis situations as learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to ensure the safety of youth and staff. • Develop short term-behavior based contracts with youth who are struggling with placement decisions or lack of placement options/availability Other Duties • Must be familiar with, and have the ability to carry out, all emergency/disaster plans. • Attend team meetings to facilitate the development of placement plans, as needed, for each child, providing documentation as necessary. • Ensure accurate recording of worked hours and notify a supervisor of any discrepancies in a timely manner and in accordance with agency guidelines. • Responsible for being an informed and supportive team member • Responsible for critical observations and objective recording of youth’s behavior for team use. • Complete written documentation per program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy • Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe conditions • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education/Experience: • Required • BA/BS Degree, or Child Development Teaching Permit • or 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, Adolescent Development units, Foster and Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth • or valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor and at least 100 hours experience working with youth • or valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating experience as a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and at least 100 hours experience working with youth • or previously employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term therapeutic center for at least one year. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: • Must have Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and Mastered TCI – LSI 1 Status. • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. • Must be at least 21 years of age. • Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home. • Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment • MustpassBloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment. • Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment. • Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Position Summary: The Administrator is responsible for implementing the operation and administration of the practices and policies of the Children’s Receiving Home programs as established by the CEO and Board of Directors. Under direction of the Senior Administrator, the Administrator will provide leadership, guidance and oversight of the assigned residential programs. This will include planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising and reviewing the work of assigned professional, residential and administrative staff. The Administrator will also establish and implement operational processes, methods and procedures in support of CRH programs Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Program Administration • Provides leadership role in administering, managing, coordinating, maintaining and consulting on assigned programs. • Acts as the Community Care Licensing’s (CCL) Group Home Administrator for the program and ensure compliance with licensing regulations (including processing Incident Reports and relevant documentation). • With the Senior Administrator, develops division goals and objectives and ensure program objectives are in alignment with agency strategic plan. • Assists Senior Administrator to manage program and services within the definitions, objectives, guidelines and budgets as set forth in all proposals and contracts to the funding agents, and the policies and procedures of the Children’s Receiving Home. • Implements assigned program consistent with the over-all agency treatment philosophy and within professional perimeters for best practices. • Plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the operational and administrative activities in support of the assigned program. • Participates in the development and implementation of the assigned program’s mission, goals, and objectives. • Reviews and evaluates operations and activities of assigned program on a continual basis. Personnel and QualityManagement • Responsible for the collection, review, approval and submission of direct reports’ timesheets. Ensure staff adhere to agency timeframes, policies and procedures with regard to timesheets. • Assists assigned staff with identification of individual skill or knowledge deficits and facilitate availability of learning opportunities and develop and administer a plan for development. • Oversees assigned staff, providing the necessary and appropriate counseling or disciplinary action in accordance with agency policies, consulting with the Human Resources Manager when major disciplinary action is needed. • Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations of the Children’s Receiving Home. • Ensures orientation and training for new staff and subsequently ensure staff are enrolled in and/or have completed required training. Ensures completion and routing of all required original personnel and training forms and records to the Human Resources and Training Departments respectively. • Conducts timely performance evaluations for direct reports as well as monitoring timeliness of all performance evaluations. • Models, and supports the principles and practices of qualitymanagement. • Maintains a focus on outcomes for assigned program. • Ensures staff engagement with families and children in a manner that respects ethnic and cultural practices/customs/and differences. Utilizes a strength based approach when engaging. • Performs other agency duties as assigned. Qualifications: • MA/MS degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus at least one year of administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, child care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with licensed capacity of 7 or more • or MA/MS degree in a behavioral science from an accredited college or university, plus two years of employment as a social worker in an agency serving children or in a group residential program for children • or BA/BS Degree from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years administrative or supervisory experience over social work, child care and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with licensed capacity of 7 or more • or have completed at least two years at an accredited college or university, plus at least five years administrative experience or supervisory experience over social work, child care, and/or support staff providing direct services to children in an agency or in a community care facility with licensed capacity of 7 or more Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: • STRTP or GHAC Certification. • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and be eligible to drive for business. The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. • Must be at least 21 years of age. • Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home. • Must pass CPRwithin the first sixweeks of employment • MustpassBloodborne Pathogens andTherapeuticCrisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment. • Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment. • Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Residential Care • Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern. • Provides child care and supervision for the clients. • Responsible for the hour by hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance and discipline of the group as a whole and for each child as an individual. • Responsible for meeting the health and personal hygiene needs of minors under their care (report any medical concerns to medical staff, provide supplies and direction for proper standards of personal care, etc.). • Provide a caring, warm environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc.. • Maintain knowledge of the value based level system and how it applies to each child. • Maintain discipline and group control at all time, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner. • Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow-up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation. • Intervene in crisis situations as learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to ensure the safety of clients and staff. • Serve snacks to the clients in coordination with other staff, per approved menu. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc. • Ensure that children are properlydressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained. • Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor as necessary and in accordance with the agency transport policy • In collaboration with theRecreation Department, structure recreational/craft activities to enhance each child’s social and physical development. • Responsible for being an informed and supportive team member. • Responsible for reading dorm log and incident reports. • Responsible for critical observations and objective recording of children’s behavior for team use. • Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly dorm area, meeting all Title 22 regulations and the health and safety codes required of this agency. • Performs routine household duties, including but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, cleaning and organizing closets, etc. • Supervises the chores and work project of children. • Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe conditions.

Description The Facilitator coordinates the development of Child and Family Teams (CFTs), maximizing the involvement of natural team members and system partners.  The facilitator guides the CFT through the plan development process using accepted High-Fidelity Wraparound technologies and techniques.  The Facilitator prepares individualized family plans and coordinates each plan’s implementation, encouraging the maximum use of natural resources and community-based services; supplementing these with flexible Wraparound staffing and ethical use of available funding.  The Facilitator functions as the case manager, representing the CFT’s progress through the Wraparound process in written documentation and verbal presentations. The facilitator supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanford Youth Solutions. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology with LMFT/AMFT or LCSW/ASW license or license eligibility OR Master’s degree in related field and at least 2 years of approved experience* OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years approved experience* (*approved experience is experience that qualifies the applicant for Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) status in the Sacramento County Children’s Mental Health System of Care) Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends and holidays Proven documentation skills and intermediate level computer skills including all MS Office programs Adhere to all confidentiality requirements Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment. Ability to use a laptop computer Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively Salary Hiring Range : $18.03-$22.63 hourly

DESCRIPTION: The FIT Therapist functions as the lead case coordinator, providing comprehensive, strength-based, culturally competent, flexible, effective, quality mental health services, including psychotherapeutic interventions, to eligible at-risk children, youth, and families. The FIT Therapist provides services in accordance with Sacramento County Child and Family Services and Stanford Youth Solutions principles, including family voice and choice provided in collaboration with those individuals and agencies involved with the child or youth. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanford Youth Solutions. QUALIFICATIONS: A Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential or having registered as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (MFT Intern); and At least 1 year of experience providing services to adolescents and their families Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings, weekend and holidays Proven documentation skills and intermediate level computer skills including all MS Office programs Adhere to all confidentiality requirements Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within department and agency wide Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment. Ability to use a laptop computer Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory Federal/State/County and agency requirements Valid California driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance, and a driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile. Please follow the link below if you would like to apply online: http://www.youthsolutions.org/document/therapist If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please visit the following link: http://www.youthsolutions.org/become-foster-parent

The social worker is responsible for the case management of a designated caseload of children placed in the agency’s foster homes. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanford Youth Solutions. Qualifications Masters degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school in any of the following areas: Social Work/Social Welfare Marriage, Family, and Child counseling Child Psychology Child Development Counseling Psychology Social Psychology Meet Community Care Licensing requirements for Social Work Personnel, as follows: 3 semester units or 100 days of field practice/experience in an agency setting at the Master’s Degree level 9 semester units related to children and families or 18 months experience working with children and families. 3 semester units in working with minority populations, 6 months experience in working with minority populations, or 6 months in-service training in working with minority populations within the first year of employment as a condition of employment 3 semester units in child welfare, or two years experience in public or private child welfare social services setting At least one year of experience working with emotionally disturbed youth or youth who have a serious behavioral problem. This can include experience gained in a field placement setting, internship, or other position serving emotionally disturbed youth. This experience may be full or part time, experience must demonstrate increasing awareness and application of skills, to be verified through interview Prepared to work independently with flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays Proven documentation skills and intermediate level computer skills including all MS Office programs Adhere to all confidentiality requirements Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment within department and agency wide Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment. Ability to use a laptop computer Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory Federal/State/County and agency requirements Valid California driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance, driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile. Salary Hiring Range : $45,760 – $47,632  To apply, please fill out our online   Employment Application .

Description The Clinical Program Manager (CPM) manages all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the program to ensure regulatory compliance at all levels. The Clinical Program Manager provides consultation and support to the program staff.  The professional development of staff is a key component of the Clinical Program Manager position. The Clinical Program Manager interacts with other program and department managers to foster agency integration, contributes to the development and implementation of program outcomes, policies, and procedures, trains employees to ensure agency and program compliance, and supports the Stanford Youth Solutions’ Mission, Vision, and Values.  Qualifications LCSW or LMFT Experience providing community based individualized support and services to families Demonstrates ability to effectively manage programs Effective leadership skills Strong supervision skills Strong organizational skills Adhere to all confidentiality requirements Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, community partners, consumers and all levels of management Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and assignments effectively Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Ability to work in a mobile, fast paced environment. Ability to use a laptop computer Fulfillment of TB test, background check clearance, and any other mandatory State/Federal requirements Valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, can maintain a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier Must provide and operate a registered, properly insured automobile To apply, please fill out our online   Employment Application .

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Residential Programs, the Social Worker is to provide the following tasks: Case management for the clients served by the Children Receiving Home (CRH) Temporary Shelter Care Facility (TSCF) program, preparing required paperwork and documentation in compliance with Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations, Council on Accreditation (COA) standards and contract requirements, and provide training and consultation within scope of practice.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibility for providing case management and supportive services to clients placed at the Children’s Receiving Home (CRH) Provides clients with support in accepting and understanding removal from home and family, demands and pressures of institutional group living and relationships and position in the social welfare system and juvenile court process. As seems indicated or as is requested, evaluations and summaries will be prepared for planning on behalf of clients at CRH. Individualized case recording on behavioral and social information necessary for staff planning and decision On-call support after hours on a rotating basis. Development of needs and services Comply with Title 22, Department of Social Services Licensing Develop and implement the mental health treatment Provide crisis counseling and support to children/families as Provide collateral parties with information to best meet the client’s needs as Communicate with County Social Worker on issues concerning Assess, determine and make a referral when special services or care are needed for a child (i.e. medication evaluation, psychiatric hospitalization, in-home services or psychological testing ). The Social Worker will coordinate with TSCF Program Staff and Supervisors on the development, planning and supervision of case work services as they relate to the individual child’s behavioral and emotional life while he/she is a member of the living environment of Maintain a thorough understanding of the philosophy, objectives and goals of CRH and the Shelter Maintain a thorough understanding of the CRH behavior program and the ability for interpretation and implementation of this program to both staff and Maintain a thorough understanding of the Rules and Regulations as to privileges and rights of children in care and the ability to interpret such policies to persons both internal and external to the Communication and collaboration with the Director of Residential Services, Program Managers, Program Supervisors, Clinical Staff, Administration and Medical Clinic Staff within program concerning administrative, behavioral, educational and medical information essential for moving child toward individualized planning and placement Act as a meaningful and available link between the child in placement at CRH and the outside agency responsible for planning and placement for the child’s removal from this Perform evaluation and assessment of clients for county, contract and court reporting. Review and respond to Incident Available for phone consultation to CRH staff as Facilitate staff in-service training on areas of Continuously review charts for new and/or relevant information concerning Prepare and maintain charts in accordance with audit Perform Utilization Reviews as Attend clinical, dorm, initial staffing and discharge meetings to consult with clinical and program Attend weekly supervision meetings with therapy supervisor if unlicensed, to comply with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensing Attend external training/conferences to meet licensing requirements and keep up to date with current information and Present information gathered at conferences at clinical meetings and staff in-service/training as Attend medication reviews as needed for clients receiving Perform other duties as   Supervisory Responsibilities: None   Education/Experience: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related human service field Two years’ experience in clinical and/or residential setting working with children is   Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Preferred licensed or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW or MFT, or PhD/PsyD. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a reliable automobile, and auto Must be at least 21 years of Must pass First Aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of Must maintain CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment. Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training Course within first week of employment.   Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers effectively. Ability to read, speak, understand, analyze and interpret documents such as client safety/treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals in the English language. Excellent problem solving, writing, communication, organizational and time management skills. Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence. Knowledge of child/adolescent Skill to accurately assess Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Ability to relate to children and families in a positive Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and Knowledge of legal/ethical issues as outlined by the Knowledge of child abuse Knowledge of substance abuse Knowledge of team, family and group Knowledge of anger management and coping Knowledge of psychotropic Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary to assist in working with the children and Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work Ability to manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner. Skill to accurately diagnose and assess Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse resident population and work Ability to work with community and outside agencies in a collaborative and cooperative   Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, the use of a computer mouse and telephone handset is required. Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the daily care and supervision of agency clients and living conditions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Residential Care • Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern. • Provides child care and supervision for the clients. • Responsible for the hour by hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance and discipline of the group as a whole and for each child as an individual. • Responsible for meeting the health and personal hygiene needs of minors under their care (report any medical concerns to medical staff, provide supplies and direction for proper standards of personal care, etc.). • Provide a caring, warm environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, etc.. • Maintain knowledge of the value based level system and how it applies to each child. • Maintain discipline and group control at all time, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner. • Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis situations. After an incident has occurred, follow-up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation. • Intervene in crisis situations as learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to ensure the safety of clients and staff. • Serve snacks to the clients in coordination with other staff, per approved menu. Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc. • Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and maintained. • Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor as necessary and in accordance with the agency transport policy. • In collaboration with the Recreation Department, structure recreational/craft activities to enhance each child’s social and physical development. • Responsible for being an informed and supportive team member. • Responsible for reading dorm log and incident reports. • Responsible for critical observations and objective recording of children’s behavior for team use. • Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly dorm area, meeting all Title 22 regulations and the health and safety codes required of this agency. • Performs routine household duties, including but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, cleaning and organizing closets, etc. • Supervises the chores and work project of children. • Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe conditions. Other Duties • Must be familiar with, and have the ability to carry out, all emergency/disaster plans. • Provides orientation, training and support to new Residential staff, volunteers, interns, foster grandparents and any other auxiliary staff. • Attends and participates in regular staff meetings regarding program issues. • Attends mandatory in-service trainings. • Complete written documentation per program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and training. • Attend and participate in team meetings to be aware of and facilitate the development and application of needs and services treatment plans for each child, providing documentation as necessary. • Ensure accurate recording of worked hours and notify a supervisor of any discrepancies in a timely manner and in accordance with agency guidelines. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Supervisor on Duty, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the daily care and supervision of agency clients and living conditions.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Residential Care Responsible for creating a favorable group climate in which the child’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary Provides child care and supervision for the Responsible for the hour by hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance and discipline of the group as a whole and for each child as an Responsible for meeting the health and personal hygiene needs of minors under their care (report any medical concerns to medical staff, provide supplies and direction for proper standards of personal care, ). Provide a caring, warm environment for the children through setting clear boundaries, supporting, encouraging, and giving verbal praise and acknowledgment to children for positive actions and decisions to help build self-esteem, age appropriate interpersonal skills, positive thinking, problem solving, proper language, coping skills, respect for others and self and brainstorming alternative, appropriate behaviors, . Maintain knowledge of the value based level system and how it applies to each Maintain discipline and group control at all time, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely Pro-act and check in with the children frequently to prevent crisis After an incident has occurred, follow-up and process with the child to prevent further crisis situations and complete any necessary documentation. Intervene in crisis situations as learned in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to ensure the safety of clients and Serve snacks to the clients in coordination with other staff, per approved Maintain a pleasant and cheerful mealtime atmosphere, and dine with the children during mealtimes, modeling appropriate behavior, table manners, etc. Ensure that children are properly dressed for various occasions and see that their clothing is appropriately cleaned and Provide transportation for children as directed by a supervisor as necessary and in accordance with the agency transport In collaboration with the Recreation Department, structure recreational/craft activities to enhance each child’s social and physical Responsible for being an informed and supportive team Responsible for reading dorm log and incident Responsible for critical observations and objective recording of children’s behavior for team Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly dorm area, meeting all Title 22 regulations and the health and safety codes required of this Performs routine household duties, including but not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, laundry, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, cleaning and organizing closets, Supervises the chores and work project of Accountable for reporting building and equipment damage and/or unsafe conditions and initiate action to correct any unsafe   Other Duties Must be familiar with, and have the ability to carry out, all emergency/disaster Provides orientation, training and support to new Residential staff, volunteers, interns, foster grandparents and any other auxiliary Attends and participates in regular staff meetings regarding program Attends mandatory in-service Complete written documentation per program requirements, and in compliance with agency policy and Attend and participate in team meetings to be aware of and facilitate the development and application of needs and services treatment plans for each child, providing documentation as Ensure accurate recording of worked hours and notify a supervisor of any discrepancies in a timely manner and in accordance with agency Performs other duties as

Position Summary: The Clinician is responsible for providing individual, family and group therapy to clients in the Outpatient Program and/or Partial Hospitalization Program at CRH. DBT knowledge and/or experience preferred. The Clinician works closely with county social workers, parents and team members, consulting and collaborating on client’s progress and treatment plans. The Clinician will also serve as a program consultant to the shelter program. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide Individual, Group and Family Therapy For Each Client. • Assess clients’ needs and level of functioning including a bio psychosocial assessment of all clients referred to the case load. • Provide crisis counseling to children/families as necessary. • Write safety, behavioral, and treatment plans. • Schedule and coordinate therapy sessions. • Provide clinical interventions for teachers, parents, and other caregivers to generalize skills in other environments. • Meet with clients for individual, group and/or family therapy sessions. • Provide collateral parties with information to best meet the client’s needs as necessary. • Assess, determine and make a referral when special services or care are needed for a child (i.e. medication evaluation, psychiatric hospitalization, in-home services or psychological testing, etc.). Paperwork and Documentation. • Write daily/weekly progress notes for each therapy session and mental health service. • Complete appropriate mental health documentation, including but not limited to, client plans performance outcomes, progress reports, health questionnaires, and termination reports as required. • Continuously review charts for new and/or relevant information concerning clients. • Prepare and maintain charts in accordance with audit requirements. • Perform Utilization Reviews as assigned. Training and Consultation • Attend clinical, school, planning and discharge meetings etc. to consult with clinical and program staff. • Attend weekly supervision meetings with therapy supervisor if unlicensed, to comply with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensing requirements. • Licensed Therapists who have met the California BBS requirements to provide supervision, may provide weekly individual and/or group supervision for unlicensed clinicians so they may obtain licensing hours. Attend weekly meeting with Clinical Director. Other • Attend external training/conferences to meet licensing requirements and keep up to date with current information and developments. • Present information gathered at conferences at clinical meetings and staff in-services/training as appropriate. • Attend Med. reviews as needed for clients receiving medication. • Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as client safety/treatment plans, assessment materials and procedure manuals. Ability to write professional/clinical reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Education/Experience: • The licensed Clinician must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. • Licensed Clinicians must be registered with the California BBS as an MFT or LCSW. • Unlicensed Clinicians must possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or other graduate program in Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. Unlicensed Clinicians must also be registered with the California BBS as an ASW or MFT intern. • Must receive MFT, LCSW license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements. • Experience working in an inpatient or residential clinical setting is desired. • Two years experience working with infant/toddlers, children, adolescents and families with emotional problems is required. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: • LCSW or MFT license. • If unlicensed, registration with the California BBS as an ASW or MFT intern is required. Must receive MFT, LCSW license within six years of initial registration with the California BBS as an intern to meet Sacramento County contract requirements. • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. • Must be at least 21 years of age. • Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home. • Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment • Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment. • Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment. • Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment. Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. • Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary to assist in working with children and families. • Knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV). • Good knowledge of a variety of therapeutic interventions and models emphasizing empirically validated interventions • Knowledge of child/adolescent development. • Knowledge of child abuse issues. • Knowledge of legal/ethical issues as outlined by BBS. • Knowledge of CPS reporting mandates and limits of confidentiality. • Knowledge of substance abuse issues. • Knowledge of family dynamics. • Knowledge of anger management and coping skills. • Basic knowledge of psychotropic medications. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word. • Excellent writing skills. • Good communication skills. • Good organizational skills. • Good time management skills. • Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment. • Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner. • Excellent problem solving skills. • Skill to accurately diagnose and assess clients. • Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner. • Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families. 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 accommodations 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 stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Eskaton Community -   Eskaton Village Placerville, Eskaton Lodge Gold River, Eskaton Village Grass Valley, Eskaton FountainWood Lodge, The Trousdale, Eskaton Village Roseville, Eskaton Lodge Cameron Park, Eskaton Village Carmichael Eskaton offers excellent health benefits for Full Time employees. Our PPO health plan provides medical, dental, Rx, and vision coverage effective the first of the month, following 60 days of employment. Eskaton Village Placerville – 3 Positions Available / 1 Full Time – NOC Shift / 1 On Call Positions – AM Shift / 1 On Call Position – PM Shift Eskaton Fountainwood Lodge – 4 Positions Available /  2 Full Time Position – AM Shift/1 – Full Time – PM Shifts Eskaton Village Grass Valley – On Call Positions Available – All Shifts Eskaton Lodge Gold River – 3 Full Time – Varied Shifts Eskaton Lodge Cameron Park – 1 OC Position – Varied Shifts The Trousdale – 1 Full Time Position – NOC Shifts Eskaton Village Roseville – 2 On Call Positions – 1  MCU Varied Shift / 1  ALU Varied Shift Eskaton lodge Cameron Park – 1 Part Time Position – Various Shifts Eskaton Village Carmichael – 1 Full Time Position – PM Shift The Certified Nurses Assistant provides personal care, nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents. The Certified Nurses Assistant duties also include direct resident care, assisting with daily living activities, and providing resident documentation. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Supervising Nurse or the Director of Nursing based on the evaluation of the resident’s needs. This is a summary  – a complete job description will be available at time of interview. EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VET All Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Eskaton Community -   Eskaton Village Carmichael, Eskaton Care Center Manzanita, Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks, Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven Eskaton offers excellent health benefits for Full Time employees. Our PPO health plan provides medical, dental, Rx, and vision coverage effective the first of the month, following 60 days of employment. Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven – 2 Positions Available – 1 Full Time Position – AM Shift / 1 Full Time PM Shift Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks – 9 Positions Available –  3 Full Time Positions – AM Shift /4 Full Time Positions – PM Shift/ 2 On Call Position – NOC Shift Eskaton Village Carmichael  – 6 Positions Available/ 1 On Call – All Shifts / 2 Half Time – NOC Shift/ 3 Full Time Positions – All Shifts Eskaton Care Center Manzanita –  3 Positions available/ 2 On Call Positions – Varied Shifts/ 1 Full Time Position – AM Shift     On Call Positions Do Not Qualify for Benefits The Certified Nurses Assistant provides personal care, nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents. The Certified Nurses Assistant duties also include direct resident care, assisting with daily living activities, and providing resident documentation. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Supervising Nurse or the Director of Nursing based on the evaluation of the resident’s needs. This is a summary  – a complete job description will be available at time of interview. EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VET All Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Eskaton Community -   Eskaton Care Center Manzanita, Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks, Eskaton Village Carmichael, Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven Eskaton offers excellent health benefits for Full Time employees. Our PPO health plan provides medical, dental, Rx, and vision coverage effective the first of the month, following 60 days of employment. Eskaton Village Carmichael – 1 On Call Position / Days and Weekends Eskaton Care Center Manzanita – 1 Positions available –  1 On Call – Days (Includes Weekends) Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks –  1 On Call Position – Days and Weekends Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven – 1 On Call Position – Days     The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides direct patient care and support activities, which build and maintain an Eskaton Rehab Services Center of Excellence. The COTA aids in the restoration and enhancement of independent function in those individuals whose independent living status has been compromised by illness and/or injury.  This is a summary  – a full job description will be available at time of interview. EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VET All Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.   Most Recent Job Posts Move-In Coordinator Director of Resident Services Admissions Assistant EHC Campus Patrol/After Hours Reception Maintenance Assistant Food Service Worker Campus Patrol Life Enrichment Assistant/Driver Courier/General Services Specialist Unit Secretary Skilled Nursing

ACRC is seeking a Nursing Consultant at the Sacramento office. Specifically, this position will support client transition activity from Sonoma Developmental Center, Porterville Developmental Center, and Fairview Developmental Center. This position assists Regional Center operations by providing nursing assessments and assisting in integrating the assessment into the individual programs for developmentally disabled adults and by serving as a consultant to staff and community groups as required. The Nursing Consultant will assess the developmental and health care management needs of clients, advise Service Coordination staff in regards to level of nursing care and equipment needs, assist staff in locating nursing care services to provide appropriate care to clients, review Medicaid client charts for certification/decertification process and data entry and audits of compliance for Medicaid Waiver requirements, consult on health care questions from staff, and conduct in-service instruction and continuing education opportunities for staff. Experience and Skills: Applicants must posses a RN License from the State of California; two years of increasingly responsible public health nursing experience in family or adult health; knowledge of nursing principles, methods, procedures, and equipment applicable to serving the developmentally disabled; knowledge of training and consultative techniques, community organization and resources, and programs and services for the developmentally disabled; knowledge of developmental process from conception through adulthood, health and disease aspects of diagnosis, and treatment and management of developmentally disabled children and adults; excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking; and excellent interpersonal skills, organization, and time management. BSN or MSN strongly preferred. Other requirements and qualifications apply. Job Benefits:   ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid chiropractic, dental, and vision insurance for employees plus dependents; 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage; 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage; flexible benefits pre-tax spending program; CalPERS employee pension plan (includes 10.439% employer contribution); and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities. Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, 14 paid holidays, longevity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits. This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.

ACRC is seeking a Psychologist at the Sacramento Office location to provide psychological evaluations and related diagnostic activities; consult with vendors, service providers, Regional Center counselors and managers on behavior and mental health issues; consult and counsel with clients and their families to provide guidance and training on individual problems; assist with the design and implementation of cost effective treatment plans and resources; participate on various internal and external committees and groups to provide training, education and public information on related issues; maintain all required records in compliance with laws, regulations and ACRC policy (score protocols, interpret results, dictate reports and related documentation); assist in the development of community resources; and consult with schools and other community service agencies on psychological issues and concerns. Experience and Skills: The preferred applicant will have the following qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology with educational focus in Developmental and Behavioral psychology, or additional equivalent clinical experience and training to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills;   California license as a psychologist ; Two years of responsible post doctorate professional experience including substantial experience in testing and diagnostic evaluation of the developmentally disabled and clinical intervention; knowledge of clinical psychology, mental illness, personality development, administration and interpretation of diagnostic psychological tests, research design, statistics, and measurement theory; ability to plan a psychological testing program, and to train or advise parents on principles and procedures of behavioral changes; excellent communication skills including public speaking; planning and organization skills; and strong analytical and problem solving ability, clinical judgment and interpersonal skills. Job Benefits: ACRC offers an excellent working environment and a benefits package to include 90% employer-paid health insurance plus low-cost dependent coverage including domestic partners; 100% employer-paid chiropractic, dental, and vision  insurance for employees plus dependents; 100% employer-paid employee life insurance coverage; 100% employer-paid long term disability coverage; flexible benefits pre-tax spending program;  CalPERS employee pension plan; and 457 and 403-B voluntary tax shelter annuities.  Other benefits include 17-22 annual vacation days, 12 annual sick days, 14 paid holidays, longevity leave, Employee Assistance Program, and many other generous benefits.  This is intended to represent a general summary of benefit plans and coverages only.