Therapist-Intensive Services

Penny Lane Centers; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 77,726 - 98,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Flexible schedules

Paid Time Off for licensure

Medical benefits from start date

Job summary

Penny Lane Centers is looking for a Team Based Outpatient Therapist to provide mental health services in Lancaster, California. The role involves delivering therapy in various settings and collaborating with a team to ensure clients receive comprehensive support.

The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in a related field, be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology, and possess excellent communication skills. Additional perks include a sign-on bonus and medical benefits effective immediately upon hire.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services including individual, group, and family therapy.
• Document all service according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.
• Collaborate with team to assess and link families to community services.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clinical skills for assessment

Time management skills

Ability to manage responsibilities efficiently

Education

Master's degree in related field (MFT, MSW, LPCC)

Job description

Job Summary

Team Based Outpatient Therapists provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school and client's home. The Team Based Outpatient Therapist will be working within the context of a team to provide intensive mental health to clients referred through the Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS programs. The therapist works collaboratively with the team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives. The therapist documents all service according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.

The TB Outpatient Therapist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with clients, outside agencies, members of the community, and co-workers. When in a client's home or school the TB Outpatient Therapist will employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries. Excellent clinical skills are used to assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis. Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies is crucial. This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in related field (MFT, MSW, LPCC).
• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal and written skillset).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location

Lancaster, CA

Salary Range

$77,726 - $98,616 per year

Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus

Issued in two installments: $2,500 upon date of hire and $2,500 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period.

Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period

Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure

Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.