EMS Clinician

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING•Whittier, CA

6d•$72,800 - $72,800•Onsite

About The Position

Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC), a nonprofit agency serving at-risk and low-income children, youth, adults, and families throughout Southeast Los Angeles County, is hiring an EMS Clinician for its Emergency Medical Services certification program. The clinician provides therapy and counseling to students enrolled in the program, including young adults ages 19–26 with co-occurring needs. Services include intake assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and care coordination. The role works with HYC’s clinical and case management team and receives clinical supervision. The position is based at HYC’s Main Office Headquarters in Whittier, California, and may require travel to other program-related locations. The schedule may include evenings and weekends as program needs require. The stated salary is $72,800 per year.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field, as appropriate for the position.
Current professional licensure, registration, or certification required for the position, when applicable.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience providing behavioral health, mental health, case management, or related services to clients and families.
Ability and willingness to follow site-specific training, policies, procedures, and professional practice requirements.
Ability to collect, document, and maintain accurate client data according to program, agency, and project protocols.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication with clients, families, project team members, staff liaisons, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing client caseloads, maintaining timely documentation, participating in supervision and staff meetings, coordinating care, and implementing program protocols.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, community partners, and service providers.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed to HYC and other program-related locations.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by program needs.
Regular and punctual attendance, reliability, professionalism, diligence, accountability, and strong follow-through.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, if required by the position or applicable funding requirements.
When driving is required, a valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, a good driving record, and clearance to drive for business purposes by the organization’s insurance broker.
Ability to pass required TB screening, Live Scan fingerprinting, background checks, and criminal clearance.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies concerning client care and protected health information.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English and Spanish skills are highly desired.
Lived experience with trauma and/or system involvement that can be used to support, engage, and motivate youth toward identified goals may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provide supervised individual and group counseling and crisis intervention.
Apply clinical psychology techniques with young adult clients, including mental health assessment, treatment planning, and appropriate referrals.
Provide clinical services to young adults with co-occurring needs.
Assist with case management and care coordination for young adult clients.
Work professionally with HYC’s clinical and case management team to implement and coordinate clinical care.
Arrange and attend weekly clinical supervision with clinical supervisors, including completing practicum training evaluations.
Learn and follow HYC and community-site-specific clinical protocols and practices.
Conduct comprehensive, culturally responsive, strengths-based intake assessments and develop treatment plans for young adults ages 19–26.
Attend bi-weekly case management meetings and provide group and one-to-one counseling.
Complete client-related program reports within 48 hours.
Attend required training courses and meetings.
Adhere to and promote HYC’s mission and values, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism and respect for cultural diversity.
Perform other related duties as assigned.