Therapist (CMH 0-21) ***URGENTLY HIRING

Description

Salary commensurate with experience: $70,000k to $75,000k / Non-Exempt

Full Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

*** Flexible Hours Available

Hybrid - Remote & Office / Field

*** Majority of our positions are remote, but services are provided either hybrid or in person

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

The Therapist provides crisis intervention, intake assessment, individual, family and group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness. This includes coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living. The Therapist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining documentation of client services within clients’ charts, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines.

CMH 0-21 program provides a full range of mental health services by SHIELDS’ clinicians specifically trained to work with this population. Our clinicians are trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and participate in ongoing research. SHIELDS integrates services into other programs, including Healthy Start, Welcome Baby, Home Visitation, and Substance Abuse Treatment programs through our Child Development Center.

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

· Competitive Wages

· Vacation and sick leave

· Employer paid medical family plan, dental, vision, pet and life insurance

· Chiropractic services

· Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

· 17 paid holidays plus paid birthday off & anniversary day

· Holiday bonus after 5 years of service

· Winter break

· BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available

· Employee referral bonus

· Employee Assistance Program

· Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals

· Paid educational leave

· Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

· Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree-Registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
• A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies.  A valid car insurance and registration is required.
• DMH documentation and EXYM experience a plus.
• COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000, Ext. 1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.org.

At SHIELDS for Families, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee promotes equity and inclusion within our programs, workforce, and the communities we serve. Our DEI Committee harnesses the power of our diverse workforce, utilizing their varied backgrounds and experiences to enhance our programs. By employing culturally sensitive and comprehensive service models, we aim to provide the best support possible to the families we serve.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000