STRTP Clinician: Trauma-Informed Youth Therapy & Care

7 ALPHA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY WE; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The STRTP Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapeutic services and case management support to youth in 7 Alpha Foundation for Community WE's Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program in Los Angeles County. Services emphasize trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice for diverse LGBTQIA+ youth.

The Clinician works with a multidisciplinary team, youth supports, and county partners to advance treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, MFT, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field required.
• Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC required.
• Current DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance (Community Care Licensing) required.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurability required.
• Experience with Medi-Cal/EPSDT clinical documentation and billing standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to residents as per CCP and treatment goals.
• Meet with residents and supports weekly to advance reunification or permanency goals.
• Convene and participate in CFT meetings to develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services, linking to psychiatric, medical, educational, and community services.
• Provide clinical consultation and case planning support to staff.
• Intervene in behavior support and de-escalation plans in trauma-informed practice.
• Complete and maintain clinical documentation per Medi-Cal/EPSDT and STRTP requirements.
• Participate in crisis response system, including after-hours on-call rotation.
• Cultivate relationships with DCFS, probation, regional center, education, and community partners.
• Engage in individual and group clinical supervision.
• Apply culturally responsive, strengths-based lens to work with diverse youth.
• Maintain professional conduct and align with agency mission and STRTP philosophy.
• Attend trainings, staff meetings, and licensing-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Clinical Program Director or leadership.

Skills

Therapy (individual/family/group)

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field

Job description

The STRTP Clinician provides individual, family, and group therapeutic services and case management support to youth in 7 Alpha Foundation for Community WE's Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program in Los Angeles County. Services emphasize trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice for diverse LGBTQIA+ youth.

The Clinician works with a multidisciplinary team, youth supports, and county partners to advance treatment goals.