The Chinatown Service Center (CSC) is a nonprofit organization that provides multilingual health and social services, employment training and counseling in the Greater Los Angeles area. For further information on CSC, Visit our web site at http://www.cscla.org
Position: Counselor I
Salary Range: DOE
Open Date: 12/28/2015
Closing Date: Until filled
Summary of Duties: Provide individual, group and/or family therapy to clients and/or family. Provide clinical assessment, field-based and outreach services to clients and their families; case management and advocacy services. Example of Duties: Conduct strengths-based, family-centered, culturally competent therapeutic services, consisting of individual, family and group therapy as well as individualized intakes and/or other assessments in the office or in the field as appropriate. Assess and monitor client and/or family progress; evaluate outcomes and collaborate to adjust course of treatment as appropriate. Communicate and collaborate services with Department of Children and Family services and other members of the Multi-disciplinary team. Provide services in the community or in the field consistent with program and funding source contractual requirements. Maintain a client file to level of requirements mandated in agency policy and completes documentation in a timely manner. Display sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served. Interact well with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and with external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable. Meet Agency requirements regarding billing for reimbursable services; consistently provide services in keeping with all programmatic and contractual requirements. Attend and actively participate in staff meetings to provide input towards program development and staff training.
Qualifications: Masters or Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Fami ly Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology. Must be licensed-eligible, i.e., board-registered MFT-Intern, ASW, MSW, OR Licensed professional: LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist. Knowledge of principles and techniques of social, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics of Chinese/Asian immigrants and refugees. Ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships with children, youth, and families. Bilingual/bicultural English and Chinese strongly preferred (Cantonese and/or Mandarin). Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Must possess a valid California drivers license and maintain an insurable driving record. Available to work some evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to pass health, fingerprint, and DMV clearance. Please forward your resume accompanied by a cover letter to Human Resource Department 767 N. Hill St., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Fax: (213) 680-0787 cschr@cscla.org Chinatown Service Center is a nondiscrimination equal opportunity employer. Reasonable Accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.