Psychotherapist I

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) seeks a Psychotherapist to deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families with complex needs. The role operates mainly in a clinic setting with some field work as needed, under supervision by a licensed clinician.

You will assess, plan, and implement treatment for a defined caseload, ensuring coordinated care and ongoing communication with the multidisciplinary team. A valid CA ASW/AMFT registration is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Social Work, MFT, or Psychology.
• Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW or AMFT required.
• 2+ days remote flexibility may be available as hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapeutic services for a caseload of patients with acutely complex needs.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy.
• Coordinate care and support access to services; may facilitate groups; some field work may be required.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / MFT / Psychology

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.

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.