Child Mental Health Worker

Join McAlister Institute, a 49-year beacon in San Diego's Recovery Community.

McAlister Institute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Mental Health Worker to join our integrated treatment team. Reporting directly to the Program Manager and receiving supervision from the Clinical Supervisor, this position is primarily responsible for providing screening, assessment, and therapeutic interventions for children with developmental or behavioral needs. The Child Mental Health Worker will work closely with mothers and other team members to support children’s behavioral, emotional, and developmental goals.

Benefits for YOU:

• 13 paid annual holidays, including your birthday; 12 paid vacation days, paid sick leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• 403(b) Retirement Plan + up to 6% Employer Match
• Health Insurance available the first of the month following 30 days of employment (Sharp)
• EAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and promote the mission, philosophy, values, and direction of McAlister Institute.
• Actively participate in the program’s treatment team, including case conferences to discuss client updates, treatment strategies, and identifying client needs.
• Provide developmental, cognitive, and behavioral screenings and assessments to children with developmental or behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with Healthy Development Services (HDS) and the Developmental Screening and Enhancement Program (DSEP) to coordinate additional therapeutic services.
• Administer child-specific assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with the childcare specialist to implement the Incredible Years program and provide age-appropriate activities for children.
• Coordinate with treatment team members, including therapists, counselors, care coordinators, and mental health workers, to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide timely interventions, therapy groups, individual counseling, parenting classes, educational workshops, and community referrals.
• Promote wellness and model self-care practices in alignment with Live Well San Diego values.
• Ensure a warm, welcoming, clean, and safe space for clients and maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings to stay current on certifications and best practices in trauma-informed, gender-responsive, and culturally competent care.
• Adhere to all personnel requirements, including codes of conduct, dress code, and timely reporting.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.