Bilingual Functional Family Therapist

Evidence Based Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

License/Registration Fee Reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PSLF program eligibility

Job summary

Empower Community Care seeks a Functional Family Therapist for the San Fernando Valley area,Reporting Office: Northridge, CA. You will join a multidisciplinary FFT team delivering home- and community-based mental health services to children and families, with flexible evening hours and on-call support as needed.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, treatment planning, family and group therapy, and collaboration with schools and service agencies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, community-based mental health services as part of a Functional Family Therapy team.
• Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Work with youth and families in home, school, and community settings; collaborate with schools and service agencies.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in various settings; emphasize accessibility and engagement.
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings and coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Respond to client crises and may be on-call after hours.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the FFT CSS system including progress notes.
• Provide the majority of mental health services in home, school, and community settings.
• Full-time, 40 hours/week with at least 3 evenings per week until 8pm.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Experience with youth

Clinical judgment

Evidence-based interventions

Treatment planning

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D.

MSW

MFT/MA/MS in Marriage & Family Therapy

Tools

FFT CSS system

Job description

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.