Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

APLA Health•Willowbrook, CA

4d•$81,307 - $103,917•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Behavioral Health Officer, the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist provides behavioral health and substance use disorder services to clients of APLA Health & Wellness. Services are based on biopsychosocial assessments and promote health and wellness through care, advocacy, and education, with a focus on low-income LGBT adults, including people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as other community members seeking services. The role also provides education and consultation to primary care and behavioral health providers on addiction treatment and supports the organization’s integrated care model. This full-time position is based at the APLA Health Center CDU MLK Medical Campus in Los Angeles and operates on a hybrid schedule, with remote work 60–80% of the time and in-office work 20–40% of the time. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hybrid arrangement may change at the Director’s discretion. The position is expected to consist of 75% direct service and 25% indirect service, equivalent to 30 hours of patient contact in a 40-hour workweek. The role requires a current California LMFT license in good standing, a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and the ability to be credentialed as a Medicare and Medi-Cal provider. The posting lists bilingual English/Spanish as required, with a Spanish assessment before an offer, while also noting that candidates who are not bilingual may still be considered. A valid California driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes are required. COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or a medical or religious exemption, is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university; the posting states “Marriage & Family Therapy (MSW).”
Current California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) license in good standing.
Ability to be credentialed as a Medicare and Medi-Cal provider.
Bilingual English/Spanish required; a Spanish assessment is required before an offer. The posting also says candidates may still be considered if not bilingual.
Significant experience identifying, diagnosing, and treating substance use disorders, with a specific focus on opioid misuse.
Knowledge of LGBTQ behavioral health issues and effective treatment modalities.
Knowledge of HIV behavioral health issues.
Ability to perform differential diagnosis using the DSM-V.
Knowledge of theoretical orientations, treatment modalities, clinical techniques and interventions, treatment planning, biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and reporting obligations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to organize work effectively and to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate and relate to people with varied personalities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and presentations.
Ability to complete comprehensive, timely documentation in accordance with APLA Health & Wellness policies.
Valid California driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and use of a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or a medical or religious exemption.
Ability to perform occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less; daily computer use and entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on a computer terminal and on paper.

Responsibilities

Complete behavioral health intakes and biopsychosocial assessments; develop treatment plans that address collaborative clinician and client goals; document treatment progress; and provide treatment termination and case closure.
Provide crisis counseling and intervention to clients and their social networks, including partners, significant others, spouses, and immediate family members.
Provide behavioral health therapy and maintain a caseload with 75% direct service and 25% indirect service, including case management and meetings.
Provide behavioral health referrals, advocacy, and service information to clients and their support systems.
Screen, assess, and plan interventions to minimize clients’ risk of acquiring or transmitting sexually transmitted infections.
Conduct outreach, identify patients, provide education, and consult with providers on addiction treatment and improvement of integrated service delivery.
Expand the use of substance abuse screening tools in care delivery systems, including evidence-based opioid risk assessment in the Electronic Health Record.
Help develop and distribute education and outreach materials addressing LGBT community behavioral health and substance use identification and treatment, including opioid misuse information and resources.
Identify and expand community-based resources and referrals for patients who need higher-level services.
Document services in eClinicalWorks and/or other charting and data collection systems accurately and promptly, consistent with program policies and professional standards.
Follow applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards, including mandated reporting, effective service provision, documentation, confidentiality and HIPAA requirements, client safety, and professional boundaries.
Attend required trainings and case conferences.
Prepare monthly reports and statistics as requested.
Maintain client behavioral health files and ensure documentation meets funder requirements and the agency Quality Management Plan.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.