ROLE SUMMARY

The Clinical Therapist provides a variety of mental health services to culturally diverse population in Central and South Los Angeles Community. Clinical activities include but may not be limited to 1) assessment and diagnosis using DSM 5 and ICD-10 manuals, 2) collaboration with clients and caregivers on treatment planning focused on reducing impairment, improve resiliency and family functioning, and connecting families with supportive community resources, and 3) providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy in the office, at home, in schools, and in the community. Therapists work with a multidisciplinary team within and outside the agency which can include caregivers/parents, school staff, DCFS, Case Managers, and medical staff. Therapist must demonstrate an ability to relate to a culturally diverse population and staff. Therapists provide community outreach as a way to engage the community in life-long wellness and support of the agency. Therapist are responsible for timely completion of clinical documents using the agencys Electronic Health Record including Treatment plans, Progress notes, Assessments, and other clinical documentation. These are expected to be compliant with state and LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) guidelines and timeframes. Duties and responsibilities reflect Wellnests Core Values including Excellence and Integrity, Integrated and Accessible care, Life-Long Wellness, Empowerment and Respect, a Family-Focused Approach, and Productive Partnerships with other community institutions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides trauma-informed psychotherapy groups, family therapy, and collateral sessions
• Performs intakes & assessments in order to determine need for services as well as treatment plans
• Develops, administers, evaluates and modifies therapeutic plans.
• Facilitates attachment and supports childrens early developmental processes with parents or caregivers in their homes, school, community, or onsite at the organization
• Collaborates and cooperates with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their families
• Advocates for parents and children when making outside referrals for services
• Ensures timely completion of documentation including progress notes using an Electronic Health Record System
• Meets or exceeds service delivery requirements
• Represents Wellnest at community services, funder events and events related to outreach for clients and supporters of the organization
• Other duties as assigned .

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a masters degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) plus clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Current registration with licensing board is required. Supervision for clinical hours for masters level clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure is provided.
• An active license in the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist (preferred).
• Must possess and maintain a valid CA drivers license and insurable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A strong commitment to advancing Wellnests mission.
• Skilled in engaging, motivating, and working with diverse individuals and groups to accomplish established goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and with others including other employees, clients and members of the public in face-to-face and telephonic contexts.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines and perform duties under time constraints.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards in accordance with Company policy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 per eligibility guidance by your employment start date. Per the CDC and Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annualized Salary Range: $64,480 to $79,439