OUTPATIENT THERAPIST

Penny Lane Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Spanish differential

Hybrid work schedule

Telehealth service delivery

Paid time off for licensure

Job summary

Penny Lane Jobs is seeking an Outpatient Therapist to provide mental health services in clinic, school, and client homes, referring clients to community resources as needed. You will document per DMH and Penny Lane guidelines and collaborate with the treatment team to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements include active APCC/MFT/ASW intern or licensed LPCC/LMFT/LCSW/Psychologist, CA driver’s license, and flexibility to work across settings.

Qualifications

• Active APCC Intern, MFT Intern or ASW Intern registered with the BBS.
• Or active Licensed LPCC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist.
• Post Master clinical work treating children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of DMH paperwork.
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in clinic, school and client’s home.
• Collaborate with Case Manager and treatment team to assess and link families to community services.
• Document all services according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.
• Maintain clinical skills to assess appropriate level of care and stabilize clients in crisis.
• Coordinate care with Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH and outside agencies.

Job description

Job Summary:

Outpatient Therapists provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school and client’s home. Therapists will be working with clients referred from DMH, DCFS, other provider agencies and all Penny Lane programs. Therapists work collaboratively with the Case Manager and treatment team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives. Therapists document all service according to DMH and Penny Lane documentation guidelines.

The Outpatient Therapist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with clients, outside agencies, members of the community, and co-workers. When in a client’s home or school the Outpatient Therapist will employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries. Excellent clinical skills are used to assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis. Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies is crucial. This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Requirements:

• Active APCC Intern, MFT Intern or ASW Intern registered with the BBS.
• Or active Licensed LPCC, LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist.
• Post Master clinical work treating children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of DMH paperwork.
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: North Hills, CA

Salary Range: $68,557 up to $82,672 per year

Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential.

Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth available.

Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure.

Penny Lane offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy’ child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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