EMS Clinician

Helpline Youth Counseling; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC) seeks an EMS Clinician to provide therapy and counseling within the Emergency Medical Services program at the Whittier headquarters. You will conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver crisis interventions for young adults, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field, relevant licensure, and the ability to manage a caseload with strong documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Current professional licensure, registration, or certification required for the position, when applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience providing behavioral health, mental health, case management, or related services to clients and families.
• Willingness and ability to adhere to site-specific training, policies, procedures, and professional practice requirements.
• Ability to collect, document, and maintain accurate client data in accordance with program, agency, and project protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, project team members, staff liaisons, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing caseloads and timely documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, and service providers.
• Reliability in transportation and ability to travel to HYC locations when needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as required.
• Valid California driver’s license and ability to drive for organization purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy/counseling to students in the EMS certification program.
• Perform intake assessments and develop treatment plans for young adults 19–26.
• Offer crisis intervention and make appropriate referrals.
• Assist with case management and care coordination for clients.
• Collaborate with clinical and case management teams to coordinate care.
• Attend weekly clinical supervision and complete practicum evaluations.

Skills

Counseling & therapy

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal communication

Documentation & data management

Case coordination

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: HYC Main Office Headquarters - Whittier, CA 90604, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $72,800.00 - $72,800.00 Salary/year,

EMS Clinician

EMS (Emergency Medical Services Program) POSITION DESCRIPTION

Helpline Youth Counseling, Inc. (HYC), a nonprofit agency providing youth, family, behavioral health, and homeless services to at-risk, low-income children, youth, and adults throughout Southeast Los Angeles County since 1971.

Mission

The mission of Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC) is to help build individual, family, and community health, well-being, prosperity, and equity. HYC serves clients and community members with trauma-informed, strength-based, person-centered prevention, early intervention, education, and treatment services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and EMS Program Manager, within the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) program, the Clinical will provide therapy/counseling to students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services certification program at HYC.

Mental Health Trainees are responsible for:

• Perform supervised individual and group counseling, crisis intervention
• Applying clinical psychology techniques with young adult client populations, including mental health assessment and treatment planning and make appropriate referrals
• Providing clinical services including individual/group counseling including crisis interventions with young adult clients in the area of co-occurring needs.
• Assisting with case management and care coordination needs of young adult clients.
• Working with HYC clinical and case management team in a professional manner to implement and coordinate clinical care with young adult clients.
• Setting up and attending weekly clinical supervision with clinical supervisors including completing practicum training evaluation.
• Learning and adopting HYC and community site-specific clinical protocol practices.
• Duties include but are not limited to intake assessment and treatment plans for young adults ages 19-26 including comprehensive, culturally responsive, strengths-based intake assessment, bi-weekly case management meetings, group and 1:1 counseling.
• Complete all client-related program reports within a 48-hour manner.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills, including a sound foundation in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Adhere to and promote HYC’s mission and values. Acts as a role model to others exhibiting a high degree of professionalism and ability to work with diverse populations and respect cultural diversity.

Capacity to be discreet and a demeanor to maintain confidentiality relating to client and personnel information

Adaptive and multi-tasking ability. The individual must easily transition from one task to the next.

Ability to interact with employees of other departments in a professional and respectful manner.

Great work ethic demonstrated by reliability, punctuality, professionalism, diligence, and strong follow-up skills.

Must attend all necessary training courses and meetings.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field, as appropriate for the position.
• Current professional licensure, registration, or certification required for the position, when applicable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience providing behavioral health, mental health, case management, or related services to clients and families.
• Willingness and ability to adhere to site-specific training, policies, procedures, and professional practice requirements.
• Ability to collect, document, and maintain accurate client data in accordance with program, agency, and project protocols.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, project team members, staff liaisons, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage client caseloads, maintain timely documentation, participate in supervision and staff meetings, coordinate care, and implement program protocols.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, community partners, and other service providers.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel as needed to provide services at HYC and other program-related locations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by program needs.
• Regular and punctual attendance as required by the supervisor.
• Strong work ethic demonstrated through reliability, punctuality, professionalism, diligence, accountability, and strong follow-through.
• U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status, if required by the position or applicable funding requirements.
• Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, a good driving record, and clearance to drive for business purposes by the organization’s insurance broker, when driving is required as part of the position.
• Ability to successfully pass required TB screening and Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Ability to successfully pass required background checks and criminal clearance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies related to client care and protected health information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desired.
• Lived experience with trauma and/or system involvement that can utilize their own life experiences to support, engage, and motivate youth towards the identified goals can be acceptable.

Onboarding Requirements

• Live Scan Fingerprint and Background Check
• Verification of recent TB Test

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HYC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATION ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.