Bilingual Functional Family Therapist

Evidence Based Associates•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$72,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Empower Community Care is seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for its Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Program. The therapist provides mental health treatment to emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team, primarily in home, school, and other community-based settings. The role is based out of the Northridge, California reporting office and serves the San Fernando Valley. The position is 40 hours per week, including at least three evenings per week until 8 p.m. Possible on-call responsibilities outside regular work hours may apply.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Experience working with children and adolescents with intensive needs.
Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in community mental health settings.
Ability to develop reasonable and appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet client needs.
Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, or an MA/MS degree with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy.
Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive, community-based mental health services to children and families on a multidisciplinary Functional Family Therapy team.
Conduct intakes and comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnosis, and develop and implement individualized, strength-based treatment plans.
Work intensively with youth and families in their homes and collaborate with school personnel, DMH, DCFS, DPS, and other service agencies.
Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and collaborate with internal team members, including case managers, rehabilitation staff, and psychiatry, as well as external partners.
Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in home, school, office, and other community settings, emphasizing accessibility and engagement.
Respond to client crises and symptom-management needs; possible on-call responsibilities outside regular work hours may apply.
Maintain up-to-date records and data in the FFT CSS system, including progress notes and outcome data.
Provide the majority of mental health services in home, school, and other community-based settings.