Psychotherapist

Human Services Association LA; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hsala seeks a licensed therapist to provide mental health and case management services under the Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention Treatment Program. Services include intake, assessment, individual, group and family therapy, and referrals, delivered in the office, at home, or via telehealth.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and active LMFT/LCSW/LPCC or PhD licensure, with at least two years of counseling experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in MFT, MSW, LPCC or Psychology (PhD/PsyD) and eligible licensure.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing counseling or mental health services.
• Experience with families affected by child abuse/trauma.
• Able to meet attendance standards and work evenings, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with DCFS and other referral sources.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy to children and families.
• Provide crisis intervention to children and families as needed.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community resources.
• Maintain client records and prepare reports.
• Attend department, agency, and community meetings.

Skills

Child abuse knowledge

Evidence-based practices

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Master's degree in MFT/MSW/LPCC/PhD

Job description

PROGRAM: Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention Treatment Program

STATUS: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LOCATION: Monrovia

For detailed information about our employee benefits package, please visit our website at www.hsala.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Therapist provides mental health and case management services for clients under the Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention Treatment Program. Services include intake, assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, parenting support/education, referrals and linkage services. Services are delivered in the office, in-home, off-site, and telehealth as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other referral sources.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy services to children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.
• Provide crisis intervention to children and families as needed.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community resources.
• Participate in clinical training, case reviews and consultations.
• Adhere to child abuse reporting and legal and ethical standards.
• Adhere to DCFS documentation standards and requirements.
• Coordinate & participate in peer review and quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain client records and prepare reports.
• Attend department, agency, and community meetings, as assigned.
• Participate in clinical roundtable, as required.
• Related duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child abuse and other risk factors such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, etc.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and effective modalities of treatment.
• Ability to follow program and agency policies and procedures.
• Exhibit competency and independent judgment.
• Work well under pressure.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work additional hours as necessary, including evening hours.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships.
• Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Social Work (MSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC) or Doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD, PsyD).
• Minimum two years’ experience providing counseling or mental health services; preferably with families with a history of child abuse, trauma, and/or related issues and underserved populations.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and have an active license as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Licensed Psychologist.
• Occasional driving is required. Must provide your own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and proof of full insurance coverage.
• Negative tuberculosis screening
• We require the selected candidate to undergo a criminal background check using the Live Scan fingerprinting method in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Work in moderate noise levels and non-smoking environment
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently
• Frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, and climbing stairs (as needed)
• Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly to communicate effectively
• Constantly operates a computer, keyboard, and other various office machinery
• Majority of job duties are performed onsite; however, visits to different sites may be required

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Human Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal background checks on all new hires using the Live Scan fingerprinting method, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.