Field-Based Child & Family Therapist - CAPIT Program

The Help Group; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Supervision towards licensure

Employer-sponsored insurance plans

403b Retirement Plan

529 College Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation and Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Help Group is seeking a dedicated therapist to join our CAPIT program in Lynwood, CA. This role focuses on preventing and addressing child abuse and supporting families through field-based mental health and case management services.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field, CA licensure, and at least one year of experience with children and families. Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred and a California driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field required.
• Active California licensure (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) or registration (AMFT, APCC) and eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum of one year experience with children, adolescents, and families.
• Spanish fluency preferred.
• Valid California driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing strengths-based assessments of children and families.
• Provide field-based mental health and case management services to high-need families.
• Develop and implement Family Support Plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate team meetings and coordinate with DCFS, DMH, courts, schools, and healthcare partners.
• Complete documentation and outcome measures in compliance with guidelines.
• Provide crisis intervention, participate in supervision and trainings, and adhere to licensing standards.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology / MFT or related field

Job description

Help Group is seeking a dedicated therapist to join our CAPIT program in Lynwood, CA. This role focuses on preventing and addressing child abuse and supporting families through field-based mental health and case management services.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field, CA licensure, and at least one year of experience with children and families. Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred and a California driver's license is required.