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School Based Therapist- Substance Abuse
$97k-117k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Services
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The Help Group is Hiring a School Based Therapist- Substance Abuse Near Los Angeles, CA
SCHOOL-BASED SUBSTANCE ABUSE THERAPISTLooking for the next step in your clinical career? The Help Group is the place for you!We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate therapist with experience in substance abuse treatment to join our dynamic, clinical and special educations teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with at-risk youth, ages 12-17, who present with behavioral challenges and substance abuse issues.
Come join our school-based teams in the San Fernando Valley and Culver City, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive working environment within our various Non-Public Schools. Under the direction of our seasoned leadership team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally alongside a team of colleagues dedicated to serving at-risk youth by providing integrated school-based mental health treatment for substance misuse, trauma and neurodivergence.
Responsibilities
Come join our school-based teams in the San Fernando Valley and Culver City, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive working environment within our various Non-Public Schools. Under the direction of our seasoned leadership team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally alongside a team of colleagues dedicated to serving at-risk youth by providing integrated school-based mental health treatment for substance misuse, trauma and neurodivergence.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify mental health, substance abuse, and trauma-related issues in adolescents.
- Develop and implement individualized education plan goals, monitor progress and participate in IEP meetings, incorporating evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care principles.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions to address substance misuse, behavioral challenges, and trauma symptoms.
- Develop and refine substance use prevention and intervention program curricula and materials for use by special education teachers, clinicians and paraprofessionals.
- Collaborate with our integrated milieu teams, communicating regularly with school staff, psychiatrists, related service providers, caregivers and other community agencies to coordinate services and support for students.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress, IEP goals, and interventions according to agency standards and legal requirements.
- Participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Advocate for students' rights and access to resources within the community and provide parent education training sessions.
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
- Licensed or license-eligible as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of CA.
- CADC-I credential preferred.
- Experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment services to adolescents, preferably in a school--based setting.
- Specialized training or certification in trauma-informed therapy is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, behavioral interventions, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including youth with complex needs, and ethnic & cultural differences.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
- Experience with school-based paperwork and proficiency in electronic health records (e.g. Power School, Welligent) and documentation practices a plus.
- Valid CA Driver’s License and clean driving record, acceptable to Agency’s insurance carrier
- $5000 Sign-on Bonus!
- A 100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Supervision for Licensure
- Vacation and Sick time
- EAP
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
SALARY
$97k-117k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/18/2024
HEADQUARTERS
CARMICHAEL, CA
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2003
CEO
DAVID ALLING
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Consumer Services
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