Therapist

Crittenton Services for Children and Families; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Crittenton Services for Children and Families in Norwalk, CA seeks a Therapist to assess and counsel individuals and families, developing and implementing therapeutic treatment plans in various settings.

Role emphasizes client-centered service planning, collaboration with staff and outside agencies to meet treatment goals, and providing crisis intervention while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• MA, MS, MSW, PCC, PsyD or PhD in a related field and pursuing license.
• Eligibility to treat individuals, couples and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel individuals and families regarding psychological or emotional problems and develop/implement treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention consultation to the team.
• Coordinate with staff and outside agencies to meet treatment goals.
• Complete documentation of services and visits within timeframes.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities as needed.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Evidence-based practices

Crisis intervention

Client advocacy

Family therapy

Communication with staff

Education

MA, MS, MSW, PCC, PsyD, or PhD in a related field

Tools

Electronic health record/billing systems

Job description

Description

Therapist assesses and counsels individuals and families regarding psychological or emotional problems and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan, in various settings, in accordance with the client's needs, applicable contracts, laws and standards of practice.

Pay Rate: $34.00 - $44.20 per hour

Requirements

Essential Duties

• Acquires, maintains, and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Integrated Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma informed care in providing therapy to individuals and families.
• Ensures client-centered service planning including effective advocacy, cross team collaboration, and client empowerment.
• Communicates relevant information and coordinates with staff and outside agencies to establish and meet clients' treatment goals.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• Assesses, implements, and coordinates the client's family plan, conducting outreach and engagement with team members and outside agencies, as needed.
• Promotes wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment by providing client social and emotional support in addition to problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Provides services in the field settings such as client home, community, or other approved venues. May provide services in residential setting, as needed.
• Complies with HIPAA and agency confidentiality standards to safeguard client information.
• Completes all required documentation of services and visits accurately and within established timeframes.
• Transports clients, and family if required, to appointments and scheduled activities, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MA, MS, MSW, PCC, PsyD, or PhD in a related field of human services from an accredited school and working towards license and eligible to treat individuals, couples and families.

Proficiency in threshold language required of positions primarily assigned to mono-lingual clients.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver's license.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required licenses, certifications and required, ongoing training.
• Must be computer-literate and be able to understand and effectively use electronic health record/billing systems.