Description

Center For Positive Changes (CFPC) is a 6-bed, Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), committed to evaluating and addressing adolescent and transitional age youth’s unique behavioral health needs. We are seeking a licensed therapist (Head of Service (HOS)) to join our clinical team who has high ethical standards and a desire to positively impact the lives of youth and families involved with Child Welfare Services and the Justice System. The HOS provides Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) including an array of therapeutic approaches to help youth and families develop insight into maladaptive behaviors impairing functioning. The HOS also educates and coaches youth and families on using healthy social / emotional skills to cope more effectively with life stressors in efforts to help the youth successfully transition to a lower level of care. The HOS works closely with the Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS), CFPC residential staff, social workers, probation officers, and other significant support people in each youth’s life to provide appropriate mental health treatment and coordination of care.

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

A qualified candidate must possess an active license with the state of California Board of Behavioral Health Sciences (BBS) one (1) or more of the following:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) AND at least two (2) years of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program, preferably with children and adolescents.

OR

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) AND at least two (2) years of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program, preferably with children and adolescents.

OR

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) AND at least two (2) years of experience working in a residential treatment facility or outpatient mental health program, preferably with children and adolescents.