The Vista Hill Learning Assistance Center North Inland has an opening for a temporary Unlicensed Therapists (MFTI or ASW) in the North Inland region of San Diego (Ramona and surrounding areas). Assignment will include between 1-2 days in one of our remote locations (Julian or Borrego Springs).
Vista Hill Learning Assistance Center- North Inland is a school, home and community based mental health program working under EPSDT MediCal and MHSA contracts with the County of San Diego and various other school-based contracts, working with children and adolescents and their families.
The Program Therapist is responsible for the clinical integrity, assessment, plan and delivery of the mental health services to the child and family. Assures that all provided services, program documentation, and billing are consistent with program policies and various county and community contracts and any federal, state, county, and district requirements.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A Masters or Doctorate degree in social work, marital and family therapy, psychology, counseling, or human behavior from an accredited college or university and BBS Intern registration number (MFT Intern # or ASW #) prior to application for employment.
A registered intern will function in the role of a program therapist with a licensed professional (Program Manager, Clinical Program Supervisor) supervising all clinical work.
Knowledge of theory and practice of psychotherapy and community and school based mental health.
Knowledge and experience with Cerner (Anasazi) and computer based documentation.
Knowledge and experience in working with children, adolescents, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of the special education process and IEP process and has a working understanding of the range of learning and emotional disabilities.
Bilingual staff strongly encouraged to apply.
25-40 hours per week
For program information and the application packet, please visit the Vista Hill website — please include current resume when submitting application; www.vistahill.org.