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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education
MS in Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling or equivalent program plus two [2] years experience

Experience
Above experience should be with children or adolescents (preferred) in residential or outpatient settings.

Abilities
1. Ability to relate to children with emotional disturbances and their families
2. Ability to work effectively with clients and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds
3. Extensive knowledge of Hispanic culture; as well, proficiency communicating in both Spanish and English
4. Availability by phone to assist in crisis intervention, and to provide support and assistance in problem resolution. Periodically provide after hours and weekend crisis call coverage for clinicians on team.
5. Ability to perform clear and concise documentation
6. Knowledge of community resources, especially related to the mental health, education, Medical, and social services fields, is preferred

Specialized Skills
1. Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed children or adolescents and their parents, foster parents, caregivers, schools, other staff, physicians, county agencies, other health care and social services providers and the public.
2. Ability to provide effective individual or family rehabilitation and case management services
3. Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illnesses and mental health intervention procedures, including comprehensive knowledge of co-occurring, substance abuse disorders
4. Demonstrated leadership, organization and management skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to visually and audibly evaluate the behavior and needs of potential admissions to the program.
6. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of community services and county agencies preferred.
7. Demonstrated comfort using computers and proficient with Microsoft Word and other data entry software

License or Certification
1. California MFT Intern or ACSW registered with the California Board of Behavioral Services (BBS)
2. Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance

JOB SUMMARY
This position has primary responsibility for mental health and case management services for adolescents and their families. The mental health specialist provides mental health services, including assessment and evaluation, to clients referred to the Community Services program. He or she acts as a liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Work with referred adolescents, their families, representatives of referring agencies, and other relevant parties (in-house and external) to promote rehabilitation and amelioration of problems that interfere with productive social and emotional daily living.
2. Acts as liaison with various external agencies (such as Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, Probation Department, Dependency Court, and police) to facilitate adolescent’s adjustment in daily living routines.
3. Assist in preparing adolescents for lasting and successful housing, vocational, educational and treatment experiences. Services include a “whatever it takes” approach, and include counseling, shadowing, training, modeling and other interventions deemed necessary.
4. Maintain ongoing relationships with other county agencies, health care facilities, placement centers and other resources necessary to affect the continuum of care for adolescents in the community.
5. Ability to perform accurate mental health evaluations.

October 15, 2015

Mental Health Spec. II – Bilingual (Assessment)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education MS in Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling or equivalent program plus two [2] years experience Experience Above experience should be with children or adolescents (preferred) in residential or outpatient settings. Abilities 1. Ability to relate to children with emotional disturbances and their families 2. Ability to work effectively with clients and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds 3. Extensive knowledge of Hispanic culture; as well, proficiency communicating in both Spanish and English 4. Availability by phone to assist in crisis intervention, and to provide support and assistance in problem resolution. Periodically provide after hours and weekend crisis call coverage for clinicians on […]

October 15, 2015

Outreach/After Hours Coordinator

Outreach/After Hours Coordinator Description Under general guidance from immediate supervisor, the Coordinator provides oversight, supervision and direction for the street outreach program including overseeing of staff, community partnerships, and program data collection. This program will serve homeless youth 16-21 in the San Fernando Valley in order to facilitate placement into housing and/or making referrals to social service agencies to meet client’s needs. The coordinator will work in coordination with agency staff and community partners to address the broad array of client needs through internal resources and/or referral to providers of necessary services. The program coordinator will provide direct case management […]

October 15, 2015

Mental Health Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide individual, group and/or family therapy to clients and/or families. Provides clinical assessment, field-based and outreach services to clients and their families; case management and advocacy services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent individualized intakes / assessments gathering information from family, consumer, significant other and involved agencies in the office or in the field as appropriate. Includes healthcare, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, employment or housing, as appropriate, in treatment plans. Completes Service and Coordination Plans, progress notes, and other DMH required documentation within two to three business days of service delivery and meets the […]

October 14, 2015

Mental Health Clinician (Intern or Licensed)

Seeking a bilingual (Spanish) therapist interested in working in our clinic in Rancho Cucamonga. We offer a PAID internship for registered MFTIs, ACSWs, and PCCIs with individual supervision. Licensed clinicians are also encouraged to apply. Availability to set own schedule. Therapeutic services are provided mostly in the office but some clients are seen out in the field. Part-time position. Our clinic is rapidly expanding, we have a large number of referrals ready to be assigned. Send your resume or CV to Berenice Rosillo, LMFT, Director of Recruitment and Retention, at brosillo@patstherapy.com.

October 14, 2015

Therapist I

Scope of Position The Therapist I (Unlicensed Therapist) under the supervision of the Lead Clinical Supervisor, will provide direct clinical and case management services to children, teens and their families who currently display or have a history of mental Illness. Essential Functions Provides crisis intervention and facilitates conflict resolution. Provides intensive, short- or long-term individual and /or group therapy onsite, in educational institutions, and/ or community agencies. Performs intake assessments by phone and/or in-person, client evaluations, and provides diagnoses. Formulates a plan of treatment which promotes development and maintenance of individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improve social interaction. […]

October 14, 2015