Non profit organization contracted with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is seeking to hire
a full time Therapist, 40 hours- Mental Health/Bilingual Spanish speaking a must.
Great opportunity for MFT Intern; clinical supervision provided! Work with children, TAY, adult and families
Must be BBS registered.
OVERALL FUNCTION:
As a Mental Health Therapist in our Community Mental Health Program, focused in the San Gabriel Valley (SA 3), you will provide individual, group, and/or family therapy with children, youth, and adults with mental health diagnoses. Services are provided in the community as well as in the office. Office is in El Monte.
1. Conduct intake sessions and complete all required intake and assessment paperwork
2. Conduct individual, conjoint, and family sessions. Maintain full caseload.
3. Conduct group sessions
4. Collaborate with collateral contacts including family, school personnel, referral sources, residential team, as needed
5.Manage client charts utilizing computerized medical records system and complete all documentation of work with clients, including Department of Mental Health paperwork to include CIA/AIA, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, etc. Must be timely, accurate and comply with DMH standards, as well as agency standard and procedures
6. Case management activities could include telephone calls, advocacy work for clients as well as other community outreach activities
7. Actively participate in the treatment planning of clients utilizing treatment team meetings, supervision and available resources to help determine the best treatment modality for each respective client
8. Outreach to the community for recruitment of new clients and education/promotion of mental health services
9. Participate in agency meetings, as well as assigned external meetings
10. Attend and participate in mandatory training and in-services as required.
Performs other related tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by program
Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a Master’s degree in social work, psychology or other equiv. license or intern.
Must have active registration with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE)
Must be comfortable providing client centered services in a non traditional outpatient setting.
Computer literacy a must. Experience with electronic records desirable
Experience with DMH policies and/or procedures. Must have knowledge of DMH services, documentation and billing process
Ability to manage time, deadlines, and be flexible in duties
Must be comfortable traveling to see client’s in their homes, at school or other community locations
Must pass criminal background check, reference check, physical, TB test
Prefer: knowledge working with EBPs, such as TF-CBT, Ind CBT, CBITS,Seeking Safety, etc.
Apply confidentially via email to the address specified above. Please indicate Full time MH Therapist – San Gabriel Valley in the subject line.
Competitive Salary, with benefits- medical, dental, vision, 403B with/employer contribution, life, EAP and vacation, sick and holiday