Licensed Clinical Therapist - HFA

Child and Family Guidance Center | CFGC; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance Reimbursement

License/Registration Fee Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC) in Palmdale, CA seeks a full-time Licensed Clinical Therapist for the Healthy Families America program. You will provide individual and family therapy to high‑risk families, with field-based service delivery and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in Spanish and English, with MSW or MA/MS and a license (LCSW or LMFT) in good standing.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, maternal mental health and high-risk families strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with highly traumatized children and families.
• Ability to respond to volatile families and high-risk situations.
• Ability to collaborate with all treatment-team disciplines.
• Able to work independently and seek supervision when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and family therapy within the HFA program.
• Performs intakes, assessments, treatment planning, linkage to resources and discharge planning.
• Develops effective, individualized treatment plans and monitors client progress.
• Provides primarily field-based services at client homes or other community locations; drives own vehicle.
• Completes documentation per Agency, HIPAA and funder standards within required timelines.
• Participates in supervision, meetings and trainings related to position and services.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours); evening hours may be required.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

MSW or MA/MS with emphasis on marriage & family therapy

Licensed social worker or LMFT in good standing

Job description

About Us & Why We're Hiring

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team
• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

The Position

We are seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Therapist for our HFA program in Palmdale. This position is primarily responsible for providing mental health treatment services to higher risk parents or expecting parents within the HFA program and is part of a multidisciplinary team including home visitors, specialists, and other professionals working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive whole person care.

The Program

Healthy Families America is the signature home visiting program of Prevent Child Abuse America, the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. HFA promotes child well-being and prevents the abuse and neglect of children in communities around the world through family-focused and empathic support provided in the home. Every day thousands of HFA family support and resource specialists show how much we value children, partnering with parents to strengthen families and communities. To learn more about HFA, visit https://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/

What You’ll Do

• Provides individual and family therapy within the HFA program.
• Provides a range of treatment services including, but not limited to; intakes, assessments, ongoing treatment planning, linkage to community resources and discharge planning.
• Develops effective, individualized treatment plans and monitors client progress.
• Provides primarily field-based services, to meet the needs of clients, which may include where the client lives or in other community locations. Will drive own vehicle to and from these sites.
• Meets performance "expectations" as assigned by the F5LH grant and HFA program needs.
• Completes all documentation according to Agency, HIPAA, and funder standards within required timelines.
• Participates in supervision, meetings and trainings related to position and services provided including evidence-based practice trainings, boosters and consultations assigned.
• Hours: Full-time (40-hours), evening hours may be required to accommodate HFA client/family needs.

Starting Salary

• L.M.F.T. and L.C.S.W. $77,000 - $79,500
• Additional years of experience will be considered as well
• $3,000 differential available for bilingual Spanish-English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify)

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Knowledge of child development, maternal mental health and high-risk families strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively with highly traumatized children and families.
• Ability to appropriately respond to volatile families and high-risk situations.
• Ability to effectively work collaboratively with all disciplines of the treatment team in a professional manner.
• Able to work independently and to seek supervision when needed
• MSW, or MA/MS with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy.
• Must be a licensed clinical social worker or marriage and family therapist with a license in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

We’re Building a Diverse, Inclusive Team

• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

CFGC Promotes Professional Development and a Healthy Work-Life Balance

• 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 CFGC’s 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! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/
• This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.