Bilingual Functional Family Therapist

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Educational Assistance Reimbursement

License/Registration Fee Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision

PSLF eligibility

Flexible time off

Résumé du poste

Empower Community Care seeks a Functional Family Therapist for the San Fernando Valley. The role provides FFT services to children and families in home, school, and community settings, coordinating with schools and social services.

The clinician conducts assessments, develops strength-based plans, and participates in multidisciplinary teams. The position is full-time (40 hours weekly) with at least 3 evenings until 8pm and requires licensure eligibility in psychology or behavioral sciences.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Experience with children and adolescents with intensive needs
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment
• Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions
• 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 assessments and develop treatment plans
• Work with youth and families in homes and collaborate with schools and service agencies
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings and coordinate with internal and external partners
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in various community settings
• Respond to crises and possible on-call responsibilities
• Maintain up-to-date records with FFT CSS system and progress/outcome data
• Provide majority of services in home/school/community settings
• Full-time position: 40 hours per week with at least 3 evenings until 8pm

Connaissances

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Experience with children/adolescents

Clinical assessment skills

Evidence-based interventions knowledge

Formation

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

Eligible to register with Psychology or Behavioral Sciences Boards

Description du poste

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.