Mental Health Therapist I - 1130

Fred Finch Youth Center • Spring Valley, CA

103d • $33 - $43

About The Position

Fred Finch Youth & Family Services is a great place to work. Year after year, our employees make the difference in helping those with mental health issues. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned professional, you'll be able to find the right spot to help others. San Diego Dual Diagnosis Services includes a residential treatment center and a specialized non-public school, for youth ages 12 to 22 who have an intellectual disability and struggle with significant mental health challenges. Our staff offers a variety of intensive intervention services that are individually designed to support participants with intensive mental health, behavioral and psychiatric supports. At the specialized school, students benefit from special education academic and functional classroom learning along with mental health and behavioral services. Join our team as: Mental Health Therapist I-II.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• One (1) year of internship experience providing mental health services in a behavioral health, clinic, residential, school-based, or community-based setting for children, youth, or young adults.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS), to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health intervention and recovery services to assigned participants and their families.
• Conducts assessment and develops treatment plans.
• Performs individual, group, and family therapy, and crisis intervention.
• Provides consultation to other treatment team members and referral agency representatives.

Benefits

• PTO Days
• 9 Nationally Observed Holidays
• 401k matching up to 6%
• Affordable monthly health care premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree