Description:
Salary commensurate with experience: $70,000k to $75,000k / Non-Exempt
Full Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
*** Flexible Hours Available
Hybrid – Remote & Office / Field
*** Majority of our positions are remote, but services are provided either hybrid or in person
Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!
*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.
SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.
The Therapist provides crisis intervention, intake assessment, individual, family and group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness. This includes coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living. The Therapist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining documentation of client services within clients’ charts, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines.
Juvenile Justice behavioral health services focus on children and youth involved, previously involved, or at risk of involvement with the Los Angeles County Juvenile Justice system. SHIELDS uses Multi-Systemic Therapy and Functional Family Therapy models. Youth enrolled in Juvenile Justice may also receive services from our Revelations program. SHIELDS also provides a Day Reporting Center for Probation-referred youth
Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!
- Competitive Wages
- Vacation and sick leave
- Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
- 17 paid holidays plus paid birthday off & anniversary day
- Anniversary bonus at 5th year of service
- BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
- Paid educational leave
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Requirements:
Education/Experience:
- Master’s Degree-Registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.
- Two years of experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
- Current California driver’s license, valid car insurance and registration.
- DMH documentation and EXYM experience a plus.
- COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.
If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000, Ext. 1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.org.
At SHIELDS for Families, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee promotes equity and inclusion within our programs, workforce, and the communities we serve. Our DEI Committee harnesses the power of our diverse workforce, utilizing their varied backgrounds and experiences to enhance our programs. By employing culturally sensitive and comprehensive service models, we aim to provide the best support possible to the families we serve.
