Outpatient Therapist

Penny Lane Centers • Lancaster, CA

6d • $74,513 - $93,003 • Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient Therapists provide mental health services—including individual, group, and family therapy—in clinics, schools, and clients’ homes. They work with clients referred by DMH, DCFS, other provider agencies, and Penny Lane programs. Therapists collaborate with case managers and treatment teams to assess families’ needs, connect them with community services, and coordinate the services clients receive. They document services according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.

The role requires strong verbal and written communication when working with clients, outside agencies, community members, and colleagues. In clients’ homes and schools, therapists are expected to maintain a calm demeanor and appropriate ethical and professional boundaries. They use clinical skills to assess appropriate levels of care and stabilize clients in crisis. Collaboration and coordination with Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other agencies are essential. The position also requires flexibility, effective time management, and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Requirements

• Active APCC Intern, MFT Intern, or ASW Intern registration with the BBS, or active licensure as an LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DMH paperwork.
• Valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company.
• Have immediate access to a personal vehicle during work hours.
• Flexibility, excellent time management, and ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Post-master’s clinical work treating children and/or adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy in clinics, schools, and clients’ homes.
• Work with clients referred by DMH, DCFS, other provider agencies, and Penny Lane programs.
• Collaborate with case managers and treatment teams to assess families’ needs and link them to community services.
• Coordinate the services clients receive with Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and outside agencies.
• Document services according to DMH and Penny Lane documentation guidelines.
• Assess clients’ appropriate level of care and stabilize clients in crisis.
• Maintain a calm demeanor and ethical, professional boundaries when working in clients’ homes or schools.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 after successfully completing the six-month introductory period.
• Flexible schedules are available after successful completion of the introductory period.
• Eligible employees may request up to five days of paid time off to study for licensure.
• Competitive salaries and benefits; the complete list of perks and benefits is available on the company website.
• 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: Entry Level