Bilingual Functional Family Therapist

Careers @Evidence-Based Associates; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free supervision for licensure

Educational assistance reimbursement

License/registration fee reimbursement

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Résumé du poste

Empower Community Care is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program in the San Fernando Valley. The role focuses on delivering in-home, school, and community-based mental health services to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents.

The clinician will conduct assessments, create strength-based plans, and participate in multidisciplinary teams, with some on-call responsibilities and evenings until 8pm. California licensure eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Experience working with children/adolescents with intensive needs desired.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions used in community settings.
• Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs.

Responsabilités

• Provide intensive, community-based mental health services as part of FFT team.
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop treatment plans.
• Work with youth/families in homes, schools and other settings in collaboration with agencies.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in various community settings; ensure accessibility and engagement.
• Respond to client crises and manage on-call responsibilities as needed.

Connaissances

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Experience with children/adolescents

Clinical assessment skills

Evidence-based interventions knowledge

Treatment planning ability

Formation

Ph.D./Psy.D./MSW/MA/MS in MFT focus

Eligibility to register with Board of Psychology or BBS

Description du poste

Bilingual Functional Family Therapist - San Fernando Valley Reporting Office: Northridge, CA 91325

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Program to provide mental health treatment services to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in assigned programs.

What You'll Do

• Provide intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families as part of a multidisciplinary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized, strength-based treatment plans
• Works intensively with youth and families in their homes and collaborates with school personnel, DMH, DCFS, DPS and any other service agencies
• Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with internal team members (e.g., case managers, rehab staff, psychiatry) and external partners including schools, DMH, DCFS, and other service providers
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, office, and other community settings, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and engagement
• Respond to client crises and symptom management needs, including possible on-call responsibilities outside regular work hours
• Maintains up-to-date records and data with the FFT CSS system including progress notes and outcome data
• Provides the majority of mental health services in the home, school, and/or other community-based settings
• Full-time position (40 hours per week). At least 3 evenings per week until 8pm

Education Required

• Ph.D/Psy.D., MSW degree or MFT/MA/MS degree with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy
• Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences

Salary: $72,000 - $95,000/year (based on licensure, qualifications, and experience)

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English, required
• Experience working with children and adolescents with intensive needs
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in the community mental health settings
• Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients
• Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or MA/MS with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences

Benefits

• Free supervision for licensure
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance - flexible time off policies
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make our workplace culture the best it can be
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• And much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Empower Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.