BI-LINGUAL THERAPIST (SPANISH) - GARDEN GROVE - FULL TIME

Job Description

Job Description

BI-LINGUAL THERAPIST (SPANISH) - GARDEN GROVE

JOB SUMMARY :

The Therapist provides clinical intervention and therapeutic services to Laura's House clients living in the community or in residence at the Emergency Shelter / Transitional Living. The primary accountabilities for this position are to (1) complete psychosocial assessments; (2) provide individual, group, couples and / or family therapy; (3) participate in weekly individual and group supervision; and (4) collaborate with case managers and legal advocates to facilitate a treatment team approach across sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

• Complete psychosocial assessments to formulate a preliminary treatment plan.
• Participate in group supervision and / or case review meetings as part of a treatment team.
• Provide individual, group, couples, and / or family therapy to clients living in the community or in residence at the Emergency Shelter / Transitional Living.
• Develop and facilitate psycho-educational and process-orientated groups and workshops (i.e. Personal Empowerment Program, Codependency, Parenting).
• Provide crisis intervention to walk-in clients or by tele-health as needed.
• Maintain accurate, current, and complete case files for each client, complete progress notes after each intake, individual, couples or family session.
• Complete documentation as requested by the court or social services. (i.e. CalVBC, Compliance reports).
• Collect fees and provide receipts for payment when Administrative Assistant is unavailable.
• Complete weekly Activity Reports wherein statistical and descriptive data for contract and other reporting requirements is needed. Maintain up to date information in the OS system.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other agencies to better serve Laura's House clients.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with the Clinical Services Manager and / or Chief Program Officer.
• Maintain all forms required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, if appropriate; observe professional rules, regulations, and ethics.
• Other duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

LAURA'S HOUSE IS A PUBLIC STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) QUALIFIED EMPLOYER

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Laura's House is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination. It is the policy of Laura's House to conduct our relations with employees and applicants for employment based on merit without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, citizenship status, religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, political affiliation or belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), gender transitioning, physical or mental disability, physical handicap, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, updating personal information based on a lawful change of name, social security number, or federal employment authorization document, Employee's receipt of public assistance (such as Medi-Cal), or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State and local laws prohibiting discrimination. Company policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Discrimination can also include failing to reasonably accommodate religious practices or qualified individuals with disabilities where the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship.

The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Pay discrimination between employees of the opposite sex or different race or ethnicity performing substantially similar work, as defined by the California Fair Pay Act as amended and federal law, is prohibited.