SAPC Therapist

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 83,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation (TCCSC) in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Therapist to provide individual, family and group psychotherapy, while coordinating biopsychosocial assessments and discharge planning for clients with co-occurring disorders.

The role requires CA licensure (LCSW/LMFT) with a plan to obtain licensure within 12 months, plus strong crisis intervention and communication skills. Team collaboration and ongoing documentation are essential.

Qualifications

One year direct experience with severely emotionally disturbed children in inpatient/outpatient settings.
Knowledge of crisis intervention, early childhood development and family dynamics.
Proficiency in basic computer skills and MS Office.
Fluent reading, writing and speaking of English.
Valid CA driver’s license and insurability; reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy in field/community settings.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Monitor progress and coach daily living skills including medical, dental and psychiatric services.
Utilize the Shared Core Practice model in service delivery and planning.
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and mandatory meetings.
Complete documentation timely and in line with agency policies.
Respond to emergencies using crisis intervention to deescalate situations.
Oversee the substance abuse counselor’s services and review documentation.
Engage in quality assurance and adhere to agency policies.

Skills

Experience with severely emotionally</

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy

Will obtain LCSW/LMFT within 12 months

Job description

Therapist will contribute to the goals and objectives of Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation (TCCSC) and its mission by exercising independent judgement to counsel clients and their families through individual and group treatment methods. Therapist will coordinate and providing individualized individual and family therapy, group therapy and bio-psychosocial assessment services including group and family counselling for clients. Therapist will demonstrate expertise in psychotherapeutic services, development of client resources, vocational counselling, discharge/continuing care planning, and placement of clients in collaboration with the substance abuse counsellor. The Therapist has the primary responsibility of maintaining communication with the referral source and other service providers as needed, as well as function as a liaison with the team on all aspects of client care.

Therapist participates in the quality assurance of agency documentation and policies, provides professional consultation to interpersonal and intrapersonal disciplinary teams or members as well as working with families to ensure clients goal attainment.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

Job Requirements:

Must have one year of direct experience with severely emotional disturbed children in an inpatient and/or outpatient health care setting (waived at the discretion of management).
Knowledgeable in areas of crisis intervention, early childhood development, and family dynamics.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Possess a valid Class C or higher driver’s license and insurability by the agency insurance carrier (s) as well as have privately owned insurance.
Must have an acceptable means of transportations necessary to fulfil job duties.
Licensed, Registered, Waived Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed, Registered or Waived Marriage and Family Therapist by the California Board and Behavioural Sciences. Master’s degree in psychology, social work or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university is required.
Will obtain LCSW/LMFT within 12 months of completing the Board of Behavioural Sciences requirements.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly operates a computer and other office machinery. The employee frequently moves about inside the office and outside. Occasionally lifts and carries stacks of documents weighing up to 25lbs.
Communicates with others in the office environment and outside the office environment.
The employee frequently works in outdoor setting and is exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of the time.
Employee is mobile.
Office and outdoor in field.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Tasks:

Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy to clients in the field or community locations convenient for the client by using theory and interventions to guide treatment to clients with a co-occurring disorder.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments (to determine medical necessity) and develop an individualized treatment plan for each assigned client, including specific interventions, frequency of treatment sessions, and estimated duration to address identified goals. The treatment plan should include linkages, and or behavioural modifications to be implemented.
Monitors client’s progress toward meeting goals, supports, and assists the client in developing and maintaining skills for daily living, including medical, dental, psychological, and psychiatric services. In addition, therapist will provide guidance in money management, the use of education, socialization, rehabilitation, and other social services necessary to assist client with achieving treatment goals.
Utilizes the Shared Core Practice model to deliver services that incorporate the guiding principles of engaging, teaming, assessment, planning and intervention, and tracking and adapting.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team conference to discuss and evaluate the nature of the client’s problem, to evaluate the client’s progress, and to develop disposition plans.
Attends all mandatory meeting, including staffing’s, group supervision and be able to participate, facilitate and/or teach if needed.
Completes and submits all documentation timely, accurately, and according to TCCSC policies and procedures, as directed by supervisor.
Responds to emergencies utilizing crisis intervention techniques to deescalate individual and/or family situations.
Assigns, directs, and oversees the implementation of services and objectives of the substance abuse counsellor under their supervision. Reviews and approves substance abuse counsellor’s documentation.
Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.
Be familiar with and adhere to all agency policy and procedures.
Will adhere to other duties assigned by supervisor, manager, and/or coordinator.

Reports to: Team Lead/Coordinator

Core Competencies