Outpatient Therapist
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 client care. They document services according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines. The role requires strong verbal and written communication with clients, agencies, community members, and coworkers. In clients’ homes and schools, therapists maintain a calm demeanor and appropriate professional and ethical boundaries. They use clinical skills to assess levels of care and stabilize clients in crisis, and coordinate care with Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other agencies. The position requires flexibility, strong time management, and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.
Requirements
- Be an active APCC Intern, MFT Intern, or ASW Intern registered with the BBS, or hold an active license as an LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist.
- Bilingual Spanish proficiency, including verbal and written skills.
- Knowledge of DMH paperwork.
- Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company.
- Have and maintain immediate access to a personal vehicle during work hours.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility, excellent time-management skills, and ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Post-master’s clinical work treating children and/or adolescents is preferred.
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 connect them with community services.
- Coordinate the services clients receive with Penny Lane staff and external agencies.
- Document services according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.
- Assess appropriate levels of care and stabilize clients in crisis.
- Maintain professional and ethical boundaries when working in clients’ homes and schools.
Benefits
- Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential.
- 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; see the company website for the complete list of perks and benefits.
- Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
