Bilingual Therapist
- Posted
- 27 days ago
- Employment type
- Full Time or Part Time available
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Closing date
About this organization
A Place Called Home commits its resources to the young people and families of South Central Los Angeles and the community as a whole. Our holistic approach makes a deep impact and provides a platform for the next generation to pursue healthy, productive lives and to make a positive impact in their community and in the world.
About this job
Job Title: Senior Clinical Therapist (Licensed Bilingual Therapist - LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
Department: Counseling
Reports to: Senior Director of Counseling
FLSA Status/Hours: Exempt - Full Time or Part-Time option available ($40-$50 per diem)
Classification: Essential-Onsite (One location, no travel required)
Direct Reports: may include Counseling Interns
Candidates who have provided mental health services in a residential setting or in a milieu environment would be ideal.
Roles & responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Counseling, the Senior Therapist will facilitate counseling sessions and activities for participating members and families and assist with clinical supervision of incoming counseling interns and/or BBS Registered Associates. The Sr. Therapist will collaborate with Case Managers and Member and Parent Services Coordinator to provide holistic or therapeutic support services to members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts mental health assessments and coordinate services for APCH members in the Counseling program
Provide therapeutic services to APCH members and family thru individual, family and group therapy
Assess and recognizes behaviors or changes in mood that indicates suicidal or homicidal intent or plan and creates safety plans when needed
Initiates appropriate and timely interventions that are culturally and linguistically sensitive and appropriate to the familys needs
Facilitate counseling program according to Board of Behavioral Services standards and regulations
Collaborate with department staff to plan and implement program activities
Work collaboratively with all APCH programs to facilitate psycho-educational support to members and training for staff members
Collaborate with the community to develop relationships and partnerships with other organizations
Refer and report per mandated requirements any issues of abuse and neglect according to the California law
Document member progress through case notes and Individual Program Plans (IPP)
Compile monthly case studies and reports
Supervise Counseling Interns and/or BBS registered associates on a weekly basis as directed by the Senior Director of Counseling
Qualifications
Education/Training/Experience
Degree: Masters degree in counseling or marriage and family therapy and social work
Knowledge of best practices in client-centered, trauma-informed care and family systems
4 years of experience in counseling youth and families in at-risk environment preferred
Experience working with juvenile justice involved youth or diversion programs
Registered under the Board of Behavioral Sciences
2 years post licensure
Completed clinical supervisor course: 15 units in alignment with supervision of MSW or MFT degrees.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
To apply
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