Children’s Institute, Inc. helps children in Los Angeles’s most challenged communities heal from the trauma of family and community violence, build the confidence and skills to break through the barriers of poverty, and grow up to lead healthy, productive lives. Established in 1906, CII now reaches more than 20,000 children and families each year through treatment, youth development, early childhood and family support services.

Requirements:
Master’s degree in psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy and be working towards licensure.
MFT, MFTI, or BBS number preferred.
Experience with evidence-based practices
Working knowledge of community resources to address special needs of the client base.
Current California driver’s license and insurance
Experience with DMH paperwork.

Description:
Gathers information, assesses needs and provides direct clinical and related therapeutic services to clients and/or their families.
Assesses the needs of clients, formulates psychosocial diagnosis, and in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, determining the most appropriate method(s) of providing treatment such as individual, family and group therapy.
Performs client advocacy, outreach, liaison services; supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
Provides individual, family and/or group therapy to clients; co-facilitate therapy with others as needed