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Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 225 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.
Telepsychiatry Aide - San Leandro, CA
Are you looking to make a positive impact in the lives of foster youth in your community? The Telepsychiatry Aide assists with coordination of tele-psychiatry services to children, youth and families within AFS’ foster care system, Alameda Mental Health program and external clients. If you're ready to join a dynamic team and looking to support our mission, apply today! This is a full time position that offers an excellent benefits package. See below!
About Alternative Family Services
Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 225 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Serve clients from the referral agency, including a percentage connected to other providers
- Assist in-person with coordination of tele-Psychiatric services
- Attend to physical and emotional needs of client, i.e. taking client’s blood pressure, temperature, weight, documentation, and ensuring client is emotionally prepared for telepsychiatry appointment
- Contact caretakers to remind them of telepsychiatry doctor appointments
- Set up lab appointments upon the direction of the doctor
- Facilitate completion of JV220 regarding psychiatrist’s portion upon the direction of the doctor and follow through to responsible party for completion
- Coordination with psychiatrist and AFS staff and/or county regarding client’s needs
- Communication and support with pharmacy when necessary
- Able to document in EHR regarding client services as it relates to telepsychiatry
- Coordinate to support the completion of documentation needed to provide telepsychiatry upon the direction of the doctor
- Coordinate appointments and follow ups for telepsychiatry
- Communicate with responsible caretaker and providers regarding the needs or issues that arise with telepsychiatry
- Coordinate and schedule intakes (receive direction from the ISFC Program Director about appropriate intakes)
- Be a co-administrator for the electronic prescription system (RXNT)
- Provide services via methods consistent with the agency’s treatment philosophy and approach
- Maintain supervision of children at all times and maintain distinct and structured adult/child boundaries
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices
- Adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy
- Drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
- Provide emergency response; evenings and weekends may be required
- Assume other duties as assigned by supervisor
Needed Upon Hire
- A bachelor’s degree in a social science related field; or an associate degree in a social science related field and have at least six months experience in working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem; or at least two years of experience working with emotionally disturbed children or children who have a serious behavioral problem, and who demonstrate a combination of education, skills, and experience
- Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Able to drive and transport children into a variety of community settings using a personal vehicle that is maintained in safe working order
- Valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy and vehicle registration
- Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- Able to meet the specific linguistic needs of the target population
- Able to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- Agree to work on cultural competency as it relates to the diverse client population served
- Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities
- Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision and manage time and prioritize workload
We Offer
- A professional, supportive and culturally diverse work environment
- Pay range of $21-$25/hour
- IRS standard mileage reimbursement
- Benefits package which includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Chiropractic & Acupuncture
- Flex-spending options
- Life and disability insurance
- 403(b) option
- Over 8 weeks time off annually! (11 vacation days the first year – accruals starting on your 1st day and progress up to 20 days a year! 11 paid holidays including your birthday off & 12 sick days annually!)
- AFS makes substantial monthly contributions on your behalf to keep out of pocket premiums at an all time low!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation.
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