Therapist

Description

About 1736 Family Crisis Center:

1736 Family Crisis Center offers crisis intervention services, including four 24- hour hotlines, as well as longer-term services in client advocacy and outpatient psychotherapy. The residential counseling and support services include shelter programs for (1) runaway and homeless adolescents, (2) domestic violence and human trafficking victims and their children (emergency and transitional programs (3) Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services for the general population and Veterans and their families. Community outreach programs are provided to educate the public and prevent mental-health problems in the general population and in targeted groups to at-risk populations.

Position Summary:

1736 Family Crisis Center is currently seeking licensed/unlicensed mental health clinicians to provide direct service to clients in various programs throughout Los Angeles County.   Candidates should have knowledge of trauma-informed practices and experience working with domestic violence survivors.  The ideal candidate is familiar with DMH billing and documentation guidelines, is well-organized, and is able to manage client crises.  Candidates must hold a MA in Psychology or a related field and be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Therapists are responsible for the following:
•    Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to clients ages 0 to 99.
•    Conduct diagnostic assessments and work collaboratively with clients to develop comprehensive treatment plans. 
•    Manage client crises and establish safety plans, when necessary. 
•    Maintain client charts by completing and filing clinical documentation within 24 hours. 
•    Attend trainings on and off-site to ensure best practices are being used with clients. 
•    Participate in weekly individual and group supervision. 
•    Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings with Case Managers and the Psychiatrist, as needed. 
•    Provide linkage and referral as needed to clients ending treatment.
•    Display professional behavior with staff and clients at all times and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients in the residential setting. 
•    Other duties as assigned. 
 

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree (Required)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge and experience with Department of Mental Health documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in CORS, Seeking Safety, CPP, or PCIT preferred.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

1736 Family Crisis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Salary : $55,000 - $68,500