School Based Adolescent Therapist LMFT LCSW LPCC

Roots Through Recovery; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health is seeking a dedicated licensed therapist to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves working within community schools in the vibrant Long Beach area, providing essential behavioral health services to adolescents and their families. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by diagnosing and treating substance use and mental health disorders while employing trauma-focused therapies. With a strong emphasis on professional development and support, this position is perfect for passionate therapists eager to enhance their skills and provide high-quality care in a nurturing environment. If you are ready to help shape the future of young lives, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Up to $5,000 signing bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Full Medical Benefits

Productivity Bonuses

Professional Development

Competitive Compensation

Paid time off

Company parties

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in counseling or social work is required.
• Current and unrestricted license for therapy in California is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy for adolescents with substance use disorders.
• Travel to community schools for therapy sessions and collaboration.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Coping skills

Crisis intervention

Evidence-based treatment methods

Organizational skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Current license for therapy in California

Tools

EMDR

DBT

CBT

Job description

Benefits:

1. Bonus based on performance
2. Company parties
3. Competitive salary
4. Opportunity for advancement
5. Paid time off
6. Signing bonus
7. Training & development

LICENSED, SCHOOL-BASED ADOLESCENT THERAPIST

Benefits/Perks:

1. Up to $5,000 signing bonus
2. Career Advancement Opportunities
3. Full Medical Benefits
4. Productivity Bonuses
5. Professional Development
6. Competitive Compensation

Background: Roots Through Recovery is a trauma-focused outpatient treatment center for adults and adolescents in Long Beach, CA. We have proudly served the Long Beach community since 2016.

We offer dedicated morning and afternoon tracks for primary mental health, primary substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, provided by an experienced and compassionate clinical team of physicians, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, drug and alcohol counselors, and integrated wellness practitioners.

Our program integrates EMDR, mindfulness, and other cognitive, process, experiential, and expressive therapies to address the mind, body, and spirit. The goal of this approach is to address unresolved trauma, expose our clients to a variety of tools, and help them to develop the skills needed to live a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life in recovery. Roots also provides all of our clients with weekly case management, weekly family therapy, as well as monthly family intensive weekends.

Job Summary: Roots Through Recovery is seeking a full-time, licensed therapist (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) with experience in substance use, mental health, and trauma for our field-based program at community high schools and middle schools in the south and south central Los Angeles area. This position is for a new and exciting program that will provide comprehensive behavioral health services to students and families at schools in the Compton, Watts, and South Central LA communities.

In this role, you will diagnose and treat substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, address trauma, teach communication and healthy coping skills, assist patients in addressing maladaptive behaviors, and guide them through crises as you develop their resilience. If you are an experienced therapist passionate about providing high-quality care and behavioral health solutions, we want to hear from you! Roots Through Recovery provides professional development for our clinicians to help them grow in their role and provide trauma-specific modalities like EMDR, DBT, and CBT.

Responsibilities:

1. Travel to community schools in the south and south central Los Angeles area
2. Establish open lines of communication for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders
3. Provide individual therapy and family therapy for adolescents and/or their family members
4. Provide trauma-focused therapy for adolescents with co-occurring disorders
5. Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments
6. Facilitate clinically-oriented group therapy for individuals with co-occurring disorders
7. Develop, implement, and review treatment plans
8. Collaborate with school counselors and administrative staff
9. Collaborate with additional treatment providers and resource agencies
10. Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plans
11. Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner
12. Collaborate with team members and clinical director to provide quality care for individuals
13. Adhere to all facility and licensing standards

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or higher in counseling, social work, or similar field
2. Current and unrestricted license for marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, or professional counseling in CALIFORNIA
3. Previous experience as a mental health therapist
4. Previous experience working with adolescents with substance use disorders
5. Experience working with diverse populations
6. Experience with PTSD and complex trauma preferred
7. Training in EMDR preferred -- training will be provided if not
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
9. Highly organized
10. Self-starter
11. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus