AOT Therapist ***$2,000 Recruitment Bonus***

Shields for Families • Los Angeles, CA

198d • $34 - $36

About The Position

The Therapist provides crisis intervention, intake assessment, individual, family and group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness. This includes coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living. The Therapist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining documentation of client services within clients' charts, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies' standards and guidelines. Adult Mental Health provides behavioral health services to single adults or adult parents. SHIELDS offers behavioral health as a component of the SUD services, family services, and child welfare services we offer. Any participants in a SHIELDS program can additionally enroll in Adult Mental Health. Additionally, SHIELDS registers walk-ins or those referred from the community.

Requirements

• Master's Degree-Registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
• A valid California driver's license is required.
• Valid car insurance and registration is required.
• DMH documentation and EXYM experience a plus.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DMH documentation.
• Experience with EXYM.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and intake assessment.
• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy.
• Coordinate support services for clients.
• Monitor and maintain documentation of client services.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide behavioral health services to adults and families.

Benefits

• $2,000 Recruitment Bonus paid in two lump sums.
• Competitive wages and room for growth.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family.
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance.
• Chiropractic services.
• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits.
• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire.
• Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire.
• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service.
• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service.
• Winter break.
• Pet Insurance.
• BBS supervision, ongoing clinical training and CEUs available.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals.
• Paid educational leave.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement.
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Employee Recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees