Blog - Page 281 of 958

Special Service for Groups (SSG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community-based solutions to the social and economic issues facing those in greatest need. SSG has evolved into a model organization designed to provide services for diverse groups with maximum efficiency and impact. This is achieved by developing and managing programs that serve many communities by encouraging their involvement and self-sufficiency. SSG believes that the needs of groups and individuals cross traditional ethnic, racial and other cultural boundaries. SSG serves as a bridge between people with common needs to identify ways to pool resources for the greater good of all.

Working environment

The environment for this position is field-based as well as an office environment. It involves working within at-risk areas including home and school-based services. Driving is required when in the field, own transportation is required.

Physical Requirements

In the course of performing this job, there will be driving, walking and sitting required.

Mental Requirements

The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate all of the following: constant

distractions, interruptions; uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; think conceptualize and handle stress.

Under the direction of the Clinical Director/Supervisor, the Mental HealthTherapist will implement clinical services for youth and families under the Black Vision of Wellness Program, PEI, and DMH/DMC funding sources, through referrals from DCFS, Probation, school, and self-referred. Bilingual Therapist will provide group, individual, and family psychotherapy, as well as provide home-based services and school services. The Therapist will also see adults through the adult FCCS program as needed.

Responsibilities:

Provide assessments to at-risk youth at school sites, and within homes.
Provide individual, group therapy and case management services to at-risk youth at school sites and within homes.
Collaborate with family, teachers, probation officers, DCFS, DM, SAPC, case managers and substance abuse counselors
Complete all documentation within the standards of the Department of Mental Health in a timely manner
Maintain a minimum of 70% billing productivity monthly
Work on other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Clinical Director

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT Intern) / Masters Degree in Psychology/Masters Degree in Social Work
Currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
Demonstrated ability to work with an at-risk adolescent population
Knowledge and ability to work with an at-risk minority population
Excellent communication skills
Excellent documentation skills
Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Possess a valid California driver’s license and appropriate automobile insurance. Proof of California driver’s license must be submitted to the Human Resources Department.
Ability to perform duties on some weekday evenings, holidays and weekend days when required
FTE 40 hours/week
Verification employment and background check
TB test
Regular attendance required.
Excellent verbal Spanish

Indeed Hire and SSG/Weber Community Center are working together to find the best candidate for this job.

By applying, you agree to be contacted by our agent, Indeed Hire, and receive updates via text and phone about your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 to $26.00 /hour

Education:

Master’s (Required)

License:

California Driver’s (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Job distance:

Los Angeles, CA: Between 31 and 40 miles (Preferred)

June 28, 2019

Mental Health Therapist

June 28, 2019

Mental Health Therapist

Classification/Grade: MHT I/Exempt/Grade 25 MHT II/Exempt/Grade 27 MHT III/Exempt/Grade 28 UltiPro Job Code: MHTI, MHTII, MHTIII Site/Program: Various Reports To: Program Director/Team Supervisor Approved Date: August 30, 2012 Revised Date: April 30, 2013 POSITION SUMMARY: Provide individual, group and/or family therapy to clients and/or families. Provides clinical assessment, field-based and outreach services to clients and their families; case management and advocacy services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Conducts family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent individualized intakes / assessments gathering information from family, consumer, significant other and involved agencies in the office or in the field as appropriate. · Includes healthcare, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, employment or housing, as […]

June 28, 2019

Mental Health Clinician

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information. Responsibilities Position Summary: The Mental Health Clinician provides high quality outpatient mental health services and in-home counseling for children and their families. He/she […]

June 28, 2019

Therapist I

Description Provides intake assessment, crisis intervention, short-term therapy and facilitates conflict resolution in office or field to children, adults, and families with a history of mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders. Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach. Demonstrates a collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team and external systems; interfaces and collaborates with clinic psychiatrist regarding assessment and intake. Demonstrates ability to utilize a whole person/integrated care approach in assessment, treatment planning and intervention. Demonstrates competency in managing crises with minimal guidance. Assesses treatment progress and adapts interventions as needed. Uses collaborative documentation […]

June 28, 2019

Clinician I – SBS LAUSD

JOB SUMMARY: Hathaway-Sycamores Child & Family Services provides a spectrum of mental health services through various programs for populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth. The Clinician is a key member of our behavior services team. They are responsible for meeting clinical benchmarks for quality care and productivity requirements, ensuring proper care is provided in accordance with program contracts, and developing and providing direct behavioral health services to consumers. The Clinician will carry out these objectives by providing a wide variety of individual, family, […]

June 26, 2019

Therapist

CALM’s mission is to prevent childhood trauma, heal children and families, and support resilient communities throughout Santa Barbara County. The Therapist provides therapy services on-site or in the field as needed for children up to age 21 and their families. The Therapist supports the client and his/her family in meeting their mental health goals. Therapy is focused on healing mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, problems in the parent-child relationship, or other social-emotional challenges with the ultimate goal of restoring children and families to a healthy level of functioning. The Therapist provides written documentation of all client, family […]