Psychotherapist I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Psychotherapist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provides psychotherapeutic services for children, adolescents, and their families with complex needs. You will assess, plan treatments, and deliver psychotherapy, with possible group facilitation and case management support.

Work is clinic-based with some field duties, under supervision of a licensed clinician and CA BBS registration is required. Applicants should have a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage & Family

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families/caregivers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance required for field-based services.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic services for a caseload of patients with acutely complex needs.
• Perform assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy; may facilitate groups.
• Provide case management as needed and support access to services.
• Work primarily in a clinic setting with some field-based work.
• Collaborate with team members and ensure compliance with CA Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Licensed driver

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology/Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

• This position is Hybrid: 2 days on-site, 3 days remote, with flexibility to vary.**

• This position is Hybrid: 2 days on-site, 3 days remote, with flexibility to vary.**

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Psychotherapist, under the supervision of a licensed clinician, provides psychotherapeutic services for a caseload of patients with acutely complex needs. Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and psychotherapy provision to a defined caseload of patients and may also support the facilitation of groups. Employs evidence-based psychological treatment interventions and provides case management services as needed. Services are primarily clinic-based, but some field work is expected, depending on the needs of each individual case. This position works with other team members to support access to overall services and requires registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Required

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1+ years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or their families/caregivers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of insurance required for positions requiring field-based services.

Preferred

• Experience in health care setting.
• Experience working in health care settings and with children, adolescents, and families.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Training in Infant and Early Childhood mental health.
• Experience with Department of Mental Health documentation and program.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology with previous experience in a child, adolescent, or family mental health setting. American Heart Association BLS certification required. Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or as an Associate MFT (AMFT) is required.