The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the delivery of clinical services to assigned clients. Clinical services are geared towards symptom reduction as a means to improve functional impairments. The therapist ensures coordination of care and flexibility of services. This position oversees all clinical activities and works with case management, rehabilitation and medical staff in the provision of comprehensive service delivery.

DUTIES:

• Conducts individualized assessments, gathering information from the client, care givers birth parents, county social workers and probation officers, etc.
• Formulates, implements and evaluates client care and coordination plans
• Provides individual, group therapy and family therapy
• Provides crisis intervention
• Establishes positive, nurturing relationship with clients within professional boundaries and in accordance with agency policies
• Attends team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, school meetings and trainings
• Meets weekly with supervisor concerning client and program issues
• Maintains thorough documentation including, but not limited to, intake documentation, progress notes/reports and discharge summaries in compliance with the standards set by EBHS Policies and Procedures and in accordance with State of California standards for Med-Cal EPSDT and other funding sources
• Completes progress notes within 48 hours of service delivery
• Meet weekly billing/productivity requirement
• Work hours that are determined by the needs of client.
• Participates in the on-call duty, providing crisis intervention support to clients and their caregivers.
• Have knowledge of laws and regulations related to client’s rights and best practices
• Participates in peer reviews
• Participates in agency/program performance and quality improvement projects
• Adheres to agency safety protocols
• Performs other duties within the therapist’s scope of practice as prescribed by supervisor
• Field based therapist to provide therapy for children and adolescents at their home, school or other community setting.

• Primarily working with foster and residential youth.

• Use of Evidenced based practices when required. Must maintain fidelity of the model of treatment (certifications in EBPs preferred)

• Experience with diagnosis, treatment planning, coordination of services, and linkage when needed.

• Knowledge of DSM V/ICD 10
• Speak, read, write and understand English
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

• Computer knowledgeable- EHRS system.

Comments:

-Must pass finger printing and background check.-Must have valid CA driver’s license and insurance.-Mileage reimbursement available.-Catchment includes LA and San Gabriel Valley. -Please include resume.-Benefits available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LCSW, LMFT or BBS registered ACSW/AMFT
• One year experience in comparable behavioral health agency
• Valid California Driver’s License and an insurable driving record
• Criminal record and health clearances
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written and oral communications skills
• Must work well under time constraints and deadlines, and have flexibility to function in a fast paced environment, work well independently
• Demonstrated experience working with an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse client populations

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/INTERACTIONS

• Interfaces with all levels of management, staff, clients and families including other programs and partner agencies.

Eggleston Youth Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity and drug free employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• LA DMH/SB DBH: 2 years (Required)

License:

• MFT/AMFT/LCSW/ACSW (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts