School Based Mental Health Provider (Intern)

MISSION

Through the use of social and restorative justice principles, Five Keys provides traditionally underserved communities the opportunity to improve their lives through a focus on the Five Keys: EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, RECOVERY, FAMILY, COMMUNITY.

Five Keys Overview

Five Keys is a nonprofit organization that operates an extensive network of programs across California. With a presence in 14 counties and over 120 locations, Five Keys focuses on various initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and families to overcome poverty and inequity. The organization's programs encompass a wide range of services, including public charter schools, restorative justice programs in jails and prisons, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and the development of new housing and support programs. At Five Keys, the overarching objective is to uplift individuals and families by providing them with essential resources. This includes education, housing, employment, and the necessary tools to sustain their progress. By offering these fundamental elements, the organization aims to create positive and lasting change in communities, making them better places for everyone.

Our Core Competencies

A well qualified candidate has the capacity to communicate effectively, collaborate with others while building positive relationships, demonstrates strong problem solving skills, has a dynamic learning mindset, and remains committed to a high level of cultural and social awareness. A successful candidate will work well under pressure, observe appropriate boundaries and operate with a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What it's really like to join our agency

At Five Keys, culture matters. Culture is at the very core of everything we do and impact on a daily basis. We've made a commitment to building an inclusive culture that seeks collaboration over hierarchy to create empowered work teams.
We serve vulnerable populations daily and we strive to approach everyone with compassion, patience and a trauma informed approach. We choose to push past discomfort to have difficult conversations to impact the greater good. This allows us the opportunity to collaboratively create an inclusive culture and transform the world around us.

ROLE & EXPECTATIONS 

Under clinical direction and supervision of a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the School Based Mental Health Intern will be mentored and expected to demonstrate proficiency to perform the following:

• Fulfill direct Mental Health services to students ranging from the ages of 14-22 that are under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
• Fulfill individual and group counseling services to students to emphasize improved educational performance and/or conduct for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
• Fulfill consultation and in-service to families and staff in the area of Mental Health/behavioral health
• Assist with or independently develop and integrate Mental Health and wellness programs for special education students including Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions
  • Course offerings in areas of personal development, synchronous and asynchronous
  • Psychoeducational group offerings
  • Online resource hubs
  • Other prevention and intervention activities
• Participates as an intern member of the multi-disciplinary team and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) committee collaborating on the student’s educational plan including writing counseling goals and objectives, reporting on present levels of performance and updating staff on goal progress
• Consults with teachers and other school staff regarding the student ‘s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or home environment to attain educational benefit
• Develop social media content on wellness topics
• Maintain written documentation in a secured online portal

This internship is a stipend paid, part-time, temporary position that supports multiple community and in-custody sites throughout Los Angeles County. This role is scheduled to run through the end of the school year. At the expiration, the stipend and position will be re-evaluated based on the organization's needs and funding.

• Experience with an understanding of how educational barriers affect work and training for students in the program
• Creation and documentation of related reports and data as required
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, and Google Drives/Docs and professional communication, including spelling and grammar 

• Registered intern with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required
• Master’s Degree required

COMPENSATION 

• Hourly stipend of $35/hour
• Weekly clinical supervision by a licensed professional, which will include mentoring (coaching) on clinical counseling and focus on licensing examination preparation subjects
• Reimbursement for HIPAA approved online documentation portal

• To promote the health and safety of its employees, those we serve and our local communities, Five Keys requires that all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and/or adhere to all weekly testing and safety measures. Employees may also request and receive approval for an exemption from this policy. Exemptions are granted to accommodate a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. 
• Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed
• Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Travel required to Five Keys sites, communities and in-custody locations
• Long periods of moving throughout the site and remaining stationary at a desk and/or computer station
• Moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is contingent upon: 

• Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)
• Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations
• Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

• Must be willing and able to work in a correctional facility and travel throughout the area to community sites
• Moderate to high noise level
• Work environment varies from site to site
• Some personal safety risk working in underserved communities