Mental Health Clinician I - MAT Assesor at SFV Community Mental Health

Conducts the standard DMH Child and Adolescent Assessment or ICARE Assessment and completes the DCFS Summary of Findings Report by performing the following activities:

Child interview (to asses functioning, history, strengths and needs).  JOB ID#31239A

Parent interview (to assess parenting skills, family dynamics, family strengths, family needs, quality of the attachment between child and family and mental status).

Conducts current caretaker interview (to assess permanency, parenting skills, family dynamics, family strengths, quality of attachment to child and home environment).

Interviews other potential caregiver(s) as identified by DCFS.

Gathers medical and dental information
When available, the DCFS Regional Public Health Nurse or designated staff will collect and provide this information, including information from the medical hub
Consults with past or current service providers.

Collects data (health records, Hub Medical Exam 562(a) (when available), educational and vocational records, psychosocial/mental health treatment records, prior psychological assessments developmental and family history, DCFS placement history and The Regional Center and juvenile justice records, if applicable
Arranges for diagnostic testing, if indicated.

Generates referrals for ongoing mental health services (and other services as needed) in the child’s area of residence and ensures services are established prior to closing the case

Provides the DCFS MAT Coordinator with a copy of the draft Summary of Findings Report for review by the team members prior to the MAT meeting.

Submits the final Summary of Findings Report within 30-45 days after acceptance of the complete referral packet.

Provides individual therapy or crisis management as needed until the child is linked to ongoing mental health services.

Maintains valid California Driver’s License and insurance.