Clinical Therapist - ISM

WELLNEST EMOTIONAL HEALTH & WELLNESS-posted about 12 hours ago
$67,704 - $83,410/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Los Angeles, CA
251-500 employees
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Provides a variety of mental health services to the Latino community in the South Los Angeles and Boyle Heights. As an ISM therapist, services will be provided to children, their families and adults with chronic health conditions. Services may include individual, group, and family psychotherapy; initial assessments and intakes; treatment planning; collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams within and outside the Agency. The ISM program also offers Outreach and Engagement services to enroll potential Latino clients in mental health services or to help reduce the stigma of mental health in the Latino community by means of community presentations or workshops. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Duties and responsibilities reflect Wellnest’s 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. Clinical activities include but may not be limited to: Assessment and diagnosis using DSM 5 and ICD-10 manuals, Collaboration with clients and caregivers to develop treatment plans focused on reducing impairment, improve resiliency and family functioning, and connecting families with supportive community resources Providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy in the office, at home, in schools, in the community, and virtually through HIPAA-secured telehealth platforms (e.g., Doxy, Zoom) Working with a multidisciplinary team within and outside the agency which can include caregivers/parents, school staff, DCFS, Case Managers, medical staff and non-traditional providers. Demonstrating an ability to relate to a diverse Latino community and staff. Providing community outreach as a way to engage the Latino community in life-long wellness and support of the agency. Timely completion of clinical documents using the agency’s Electronic Health Record including Treatment plans, Progress notes, Assessments, Outcome Measures, and other clinical documentation. Complying with state and LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) guidelines and timeframes. Consulting with medical providers to ensure improvement in overall health of clients. Responsible for being on call 24/7 to provide after-hours support to clients who call the ISM emergency number.

  • Assessment and diagnosis using DSM 5 and ICD-10 manuals
  • Collaboration with clients and caregivers to develop treatment plans focused on reducing impairment, improve resiliency and family functioning, and connecting families with supportive community resources
  • Providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy in the office, at home, in schools, in the community, and virtually through HIPAA-secured telehealth platforms (e.g., Doxy, Zoom)
  • Working with a multidisciplinary team within and outside the agency which can include caregivers/parents, school staff, DCFS, Case Managers, medical staff and non-traditional providers.
  • Demonstrating an ability to relate to a diverse Latino community and staff.
  • Providing community outreach as a way to engage the Latino community in life-long wellness and support of the agency.
  • Timely completion of clinical documents using the agency’s Electronic Health Record including Treatment plans, Progress notes, Assessments, Outcome Measures, and other clinical documentation.
  • Complying with state and LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) guidelines and timeframes.
  • Consulting with medical providers to ensure improvement in overall health of clients.
  • Responsible for being on call 24/7 to provide after-hours support to clients who call the ISM emergency number.
  • Minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) and clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling.
  • While at least 1000 completed hours toward licensure is preferred, applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered.
  • Supervised clinical hours for clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure are provided.
  • Current registration with licensing board is required.
  • Employee may be asked to pursue additional training when it is determined to be in the best interest of the agency by their supervisor.
  • Employee must have the ability to use a personal vehicle with the required insurance coverage to complete the essential duties of their job and conduct agency business.
  • Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage.
  • Ability to assess situations with regards to best clinical, legal, and ethical practices within scope of practice including assessing immediate risks in client care.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to talk or hear in order to give and receive information and instructions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to use computer keyboard up to 25% of the day.
  • Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment.
  • Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use.
  • Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is desired.
  • $1,000 sign-on bonus upon completing 90-day introductory period
  • This position is also eligible for an annual $5,000 bilingual Spanish differential
  • Wellnest offers $10,000/year to build a personalized health benefits package from a choice of available medical, dental, and vision coverage plans, as well as an employer-paid $50,000 life insurance policy.
  • Wellnest employees benefit from an employer-sponsored 401(k) company match, dollar for dollar, up to 4%, and a profit-sharing contribution benefit of up to 5%.
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