Benefits Offered
Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K
Employment Type
Full-Time
OVERALL FUNCTION:
Responsible for being a part of the Mental Health Programs clinical team, incorporating individual, group and family therapy in the treatment of clients in the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
1. Provide clinical services to clients, including (but not limited to) assessment, case management, and individual, group and family therapy.
2. Ability to drive and provide services in the community, as well as at OYHFS site(s).
3. Ability to collaborate with collateral contacts (school personnel, referral sources, etc.), all the while being able to represent OYHFS mission, vision and values.
4. Complete documentation of work with clients, including Department of Mental Health paperwork and reflective progress notes.
5. Case management activities including school contacts/meetings, telephone calls, liaison/advocate for clients as well as other community outreach activities.
6. 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.
7. Research various topics to enhance group experience for the clients.
8. Participate in departmental team / unit meetings.
9. Attend and participate in mandatory training and in-services as required.
10. Performs other tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by program supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possess a Masters-level degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology or other qualifying field, LCSW or LMFT preferred.
- Active registration/license through the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBS).
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
- Training and experience in Evidence-based Practices (EBP’s) preferred.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge and/or competence in DMH policies and/or procedures preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Ability to manage time effectively and be flexible with hours and duties.
- All employees, regardless of position service as role models for children and adolescents who are serviced by OYHFS programs. Therefore, each employee must at all times be emotionally stable and able to function effectively with children, adolescents and adults who may have mental or behavioral problems. The staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling. Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass criminal/fingerprinting background check, TB test, physical examination and drug testing. Must have a valid California Drivers License and a clear DMV record. Must have the visual, physical and technical ability to independently operate a variety of office equipment including the use of a computer. Will also require bending, stooping, filing and lifting of files.
About Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services:
Founded in 1906, Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services is among the largest non-profit behavioral health agencies in California. We provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive therapeutic services to at-risk adolescents, youth and families. Our main campus in Highland Park houses 85 boys, between the ages of 12-18. Our program consists of an independent living program, aftercare program, and other cutting-edge mental health services. Our six-bed group homes are located in Eagle Rock, South Bay, the San Fernando Valley, and Van Nuys. Our foster family agencies, located in Los Angeles County and Palmdale certify foster homes and provide clinical services to foster placements and their families.