Intensive Services Outpatient Therapist

Penny Lane Jobs • Commerce, CA

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Intensive Services Outpatient Therapists provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school, community and client’s home. The Intensive Services Outpatient Therapist will be working within the context of a team to provide intensive mental health to clients referred through the Wraparound, FSP and/or IFCCS programs. The therapist works collaboratively with the team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives. The therapist documents all service according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines. The IS Outpatient Therapist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with clients, outside agencies, members of the community, and co-workers. When in a client’s home or school the Outpatient Therapist will employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries. Excellent clinical skills are used to assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis. Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies is crucial. This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in related field (MFT, MSW, LPCC).
• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology.
• Bilingual Spanish Required.
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school, community and client’s home.
• Work within the context of a team to provide intensive mental health to clients referred through the Wraparound, FSP and/or IFCCS programs.
• Work collaboratively with the team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives.
• Document all service according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.
• Employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries when in a client’s home or school.
• Assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis.
• Team, collaborate and coordinate of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth on occasion available.
• Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period.
• Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure.
• Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits.
• Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level