ALAFIA– Peace that encompasses physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological well being. A state of mind that emulates the phrase “All is well“! What we do and who we are, is in our name!

Are you looking for an environment that encourages a healthy work life balance, offers great benefits, professional development and competitive wages? Join the CIHSS (Alafia Mental Health Team Today)! We are seeking Mental Health Professionals with a heart to serve children, families and the community at large!

​Alafia Mental Health Institute is engaged in a partnership with the Lancaster School District. As a result of this partnership, therapists provide individual and family therapy for clients attending these schools. Therapists work with the families to enhance academic abilities as well as promote psychological well-being.

What we offer our valued employees: Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule, 13 Holidays, 3 Special Event Days Off (Birthday, Founders Day, Anniversary Day), Vacation and Sick Leave, Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities Employee Assistance & Discount Programs.

Wellness Benefits Include:

• Kaiser – Medical Insurance
• Sun Life – Dental Insurance
• Avesis or Principal – Vision, Critical Illness, Life Insurance
• AFLAC/Colonial (Supplemental Insurance Policies)
• Legal Shield

Apply Today if the responsibilities below interest you!

The Mental Health Therapist provides direct clinical services to children their families. Provides family, individual, conjoint, and group psychotherapy as necessary to promote the development of parenting/child management skills consistent with maintaining an environment that is both safe and sufficiently structured to support the client. This role promotes family-centered, strengths-based approaches to service delivery that encourage functioning in the school and home environments.

• Conduct DMH Intake Assessment and Clinical Diagnostic Evaluation, provide coordination of treatment planning and implementation, and develop the service plans.
• Demonstrate intervention techniques and provide behavioral interventions in a manner consistent with the individualized service plan and mental health objectives.
• Provide family, individual, conjoint, and group psychotherapeutic interventions that are school and family centered, and strengths based.
• Achieve established service delivery / productivity expectation of 65% of a 40 hour work week.
• Meet the documentation standards of completing all documentation per DMH and ALAFIA policy within 24 hours from date of service.
• Provide direct case management interventions as required.
• Participate weekly clinical supervision, and Evidenced Based Practice group sessions as required.
• Complete all paperwork within the same day of service delivery and ensure all billable activity is entered on time.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters of agency operations, personnel, and clients.
• As a mandated reporter, must follow child abuse reporting guidelines and report all suspicions of child abuse and/or neglect.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Childcare Counseling, Education or Development required.

• Licensed with either Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Registered Psychologist in active status with State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology required.

Additional Requirements:

• Criminal background clearance with (FBI, DOJ, and CAI)
• Complete a physical examination, T.B. test, proof of immunization for (influenza, TDap, and MMR),
• Proof of COVID Vaccination
• Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. If you fail to submit this proof, federal law prohibits us from hiring you.

CIHSS (Alafia Mental Health Institute) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 – $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Safety is a priority at CIHSS/ Alafia MHI, we are following all the state mandated guidelines.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a registered intern number or are you in progress of registering with the BBS IN California?
• This is a hybrid/remote position, are you willing to travel at least once a week for meetings, trainings and or school visits?
• Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and do you have at least one booster?

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• DMH paper work/regulations: 1 year (Preferred)
• providing field based services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• ACSW or AMFT (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90008

• Health insurance