Clinician Social Worker Therapist Psychologist For Mental Health Services ASW LCSW MFT LMFT APCC LPCC PsyD PhD

Mental Health America of Los Angeles•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is a nonprofit mental health agency serving more than 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually through integrated services in mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, wellness, and financial services. The agency also offers programs for Veterans and transition-age youth, along with behavioral health workforce and community training. MHALA describes its culture as collaborative, transparent, diverse, and supportive of work/life balance, with opportunities for growth and a 35-hour workweek. The Clinician is an integral member of MHALA’s treatment team. Alongside core clinical duties, the clinician contributes a clinical perspective, educates team members about how mental health needs may affect participant behavior, participates in clinical case conferencing, and plays a key role in crisis response. The position provides assessment, treatment planning, individual, family, and group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, collaboration, and outreach and engagement. Documentation must meet MHALA and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health contracted-provider standards, including completion in the electronic health record within a 24-hour turnaround. This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week. The listed hourly rates are $34–$36 for ASW, AMFT, or APCC; $39–$42 for LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC; and $55–$75 for a licensed psychologist. Actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law. MHALA offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program and generous paid time off. Employment conditions include a current Class C driver’s license, at least three years of driving history, access to a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and eligibility for MHALA liability insurance. TB clearance and annual retesting are also conditions of employment. COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots are not currently required but may become required in the future. Employment verification is required directly from three employers within the most recent seven-year period.

Requirements

Qualifying credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (AMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Licensed Psychologist.
Good basic English writing skills.
Good basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Highly organized, with excellent communication skills.
Flexible and able to multitask without losing productivity.
Adequate understanding of clinical concerns, ethics, boundaries, and best practices.
Team-oriented and self-directed, with good listening and communication skills.
Able to empathize and relate positively to a wide variety of people, and dedicated to fulfilling the demands of the position.
Current Class C driver’s license, at least three years of driving history, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance.
TB clearance and annual retesting.
Employment verification directly from three employers within the most recent seven-year period.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments by gathering and synthesizing information about participants’ backgrounds, needs, goals, areas for improvement, strengths, and diagnoses.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities to address mental health needs and concerns.
Develop strengths-based treatment plans using information from assessments, family members, treatment team members, case files, and other sources.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention for participants with potential psychiatric emergencies.
Collaborate with supervisors and the treatment team on safety planning, including facilitating hospitalization when appropriate and within scope of practice and LPS designation.
Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members to improve services.
Collaborate with professionals and paraprofessionals to support participant treatment.
Participate in clinical case conferencing, contributing a clinical perspective on progress and future interventions or services.
Meet potential members in the field to assess clinically whether they meet program requirements and engage new members in mental health services.
Complete documentation according to MHALA and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health contracted-provider standards, including electronic health record documentation within 24 hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.