FFT Clinical Therapist (Full-Time)

Child and Family Guidance Center | CFGC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Educational reimbursement

Supervision for licensure

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC) in Northridge, CA, is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to join the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program.

You will provide intensive, community-based mental health services to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, conduct assessments, and develop strength-based treatment plans. The role requires collaboration with schools and external agencies, as well as evening hours.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with youth and families in their homes and collaborate with schools, DMH, DCFS, DPS and other service agencies.
• Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, office, and other community settings.
• Respond to client crises and symptom management needs, including possible on-call responsibilities outside regular work hours.
• Maintain up-to-date records and data with FFT CSS system including progress notes and outcome data.
• Provide the majority of mental health services in home, school, or other community settings.
• Full-time position (40 hours/week) with at least 3 evenings per week until 8pm.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Clinical assessment skills

Evidence-based interventions

Treatment planning

Education

Ph.D./Psy.D., MSW or MA/MS in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC) in Northridge, CA, is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist to join the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) program.

You will provide intensive, community-based mental health services to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, conduct assessments, and develop strength-based treatment plans. The role requires collaboration with schools and external agencies, as well as evening hours.