Mental Health Therapist

The Village Family Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health services to children and adolescents. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, providing essential therapeutic services and support to young individuals facing significant challenges. With a focus on evidence-based practices, you will engage with clients in their communities, fostering positive change and improving outcomes. The organization values your contributions and offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and paid time off. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

403(b)

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have valid California Driver's license and registration.
• Two or more years of experience with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and case management for children and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Skills

Therapeutic intervention

Time management

Empathy

Problem-solving

Engagement with diverse groups

Education

LMFT, LCSW, PsyD or license eligible

BBS registration

Tools

DMH clinical paperwork

Evidence-based practices (EBPs)

Job description

The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth, and adults and have long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team in a growing organization. We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you are a motivated individual with a passion and a desire to drive positive change within an organization, we encourage you to apply!

We are accepting applications for full-time LMFT, LCSW, PsyD and/or license eligible, BBS registered ASW or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive mental health and therapeutic treatment services for children and adolescents/TAY ages birth to 25. Individual and family services will primarily be provided in the community (home and school) to clients and their families. Therapists will also work to improve outcomes for our foster children ages birth to 21.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• LMFT, LCSW, PsyD and/or license eligible with BBS number as Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or ACSW (Associate Clinical Social Worker)
• Must possess valid California Driver's license and state required registration and insurance.
• Travel to meet with clients in home, school, and community settings.
• Two or more years of direct practice experience working with children, adolescents/TAY, and families.
• Clients include young children and adolescents with serious and persistent mental illness; extensive trauma histories including foster care placement; and co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team setting to provide the Core Practice Model of services to children and their families; knowledge of Wraparound, Treatment Foster Care, or Full Service Partnership preferred.
• Certified in one or more EBPs such as TF-CBT, MAP, Seeking Safety, PCIT, CPP, IPT.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Skilled in engaging, motivating, and working with diverse individuals and groups to accomplish established goals.
• Self-directed, efficient, and effective in problem-solving and managing multiple demands and objectives.
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) clinical paperwork and timelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with children and TAY ages birth to 25 years and their families.
• Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for clients.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, and case management as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate with a multidisciplinary treatment team; and make referrals as needed.
• Complete required documentation according to DMH and agency standards.
• Demonstrate empathy to work with children/families under stress.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and appropriate supervision and consultation.

Physical Activity:

• Reaching, standing, typing, talking, hearing, repetitive motion.
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The Village Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Hollywood, CA 91606