Mental Health Clinician
About The Position
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive mental health services in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Mental Health Clinician works at Percy Village, a state-licensed residential facility in Boyle Heights serving up to 136 adults ages 18–59 with mental disabilities. Percy Village provides a structured residence and outpatient clinic with intensive mental health support to help clients develop independent living skills, improve functioning, and reintegrate into the community. The clinician provides individual and group treatment to clients with varied psychopathologies, functions as a primary therapist and member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, and observes and documents treatment sessions. The role requires knowledge of psychiatric mental health practices, mental status examinations, and diagnostic materials, along with effective communication with clients, visitors, police, and community members. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and union-represented, and reports to the Program Director.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences or a related area from an accredited university.
- Valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration.
- Clinical treatment experience with acute and chronic mentally ill populations.
- Crisis intervention experience.
- Experience with family therapy.
- Experience with treatment and discharge planning.
- Working knowledge of community resources.
- Experience preparing written client evaluations.
- Pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearances.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- TB clearance.
- Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways’ insurance carrier.
- Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
- Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, verbally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group treatment to clients with a variety of psychopathologies.
- Function as a primary therapist and member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Accurately observe and document treatment sessions.
- Assess client statements and behaviors for evidence of antisocial behavior.
- Communicate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
- Communicate effectively in English and Spanish, verbally and in writing.
Benefits
- 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for full-time employees and one dependent.
- Eight paid holidays and four personal holidays per calendar year.
- Two weeks of vacation.
- 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% company match.
- Annual company events.
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Job Type
Full-time
