Mental Health Therapist (Antelope Valley/Palmdale/Lancaster)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to delivering evidence-based mental health services to diverse populations. As a Mental Health Therapist, you'll work with children and adolescents, providing essential therapeutic support in community settings. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of clients facing serious mental health challenges. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off, this position is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about driving positive change in mental health care. Embrace a rewarding career where your skills will foster hope and healing.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Must possess valid California Driver's license and state required registration.
• Two or more years of direct practice experience with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment for clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Therapeutic Intervention

Time Management

Problem Solving

Engagement Skills

Empathy

Education

LMFT License

LCSW License

PsyD License

BBS Registration

Tools

DMH Clinical Paperwork

Job description

Mental Health Therapist (Antelope Valley/Palmdale/Lancaster)

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 has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of 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. Therapist 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)
• Ability to service theAntelope Valley/Palmdale/Lancaster area - REQUIRED
  
• 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.
• Likes collaborating and communicating with a multidisciplinary treatment team; and makes 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 meeting 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 an activity 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, office locatedin North Hollywood, CA 91606