Therapist (Bilingual in Spanish)

Children's Institute•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Therapist is responsible for completing clinical assessments and providing therapy to individuals, families and groups. Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide individual, child, family and group therapy; counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to children and families. As a leader in trauma-informed care, Children’s Institute provides counseling services to children, adolescents, transition-aged youth and parents in our intensive and non-intensive behavioral health and wellness programs: Intensive - CII offers several intensive behavioral health programs for children/youth between the ages of 0 to 21 years who have Medi-cal insurance and are experiencing a broad range of risky behaviors. We provide 24/7 crisis support, individual/family counseling and therapy, assistance with community resources such as housing and physical health care, psychiatric services and medication support. Services are offered in the home, school, telehealth and/or office. Full Service Partnership (FSP) - is an intensive behavior health program that supports children/youth engaged in risky behaviors and their families. Intensive Field Clinical Capable Services (IFCCS) - is an intensive behavior health program that supports children/youth and their families who are involved in the child welfare system and experience multiple home placement changes. Wraparound - is an intensive behavior health program that supports children/youth and their families who are involved with the child welfare system or probation. Non-Intensive - CII also offers mental health services for young children ages 0-5 and school aged children. Each family gets personalized care and works with a dedicated staff member to select the services and support that best meets the caregiver and the child’s health and happiness. Birth to 5 - is a mental health services program that supports families with babies and young children (up to 5 years old) who have concerns about how their child is doing. The Birth to 5 program offers information on the child’s development, supports activities to build the parent-child relationship at home, in school or at an office, and connects caregivers to additional educational services or resources through our programs and/or community partners. School-Aged - supports the emotional wellness of school-aged children & adolescents who are experiencing challenges managing their feelings and behaviors. The School-Aged program provides short-term counseling services to children, adolescents and their families in the home, their school, at a CII community site, or via telemedicine as appropriate. Clients in the School-Aged program are Medi-Cal recipients living in LA Metro or South Los Angeles and experiencing behaviors that impact their child’s well-being and happiness. Additional programs: Culturally Informed and Flexible Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents (CIFFTA) - is an outpatient treatment for youth ages 11-18 designed to modify adolescent conduct problems, depression, school failure, family conflict, delinquency, drug use and/or problematic sexual behavior. In addition to reducing risk factors, CIFFTA identifies and strengthens protective/resiliency factors. CIFFTA combines family treatment, individual treatment, and psycho-educational modules in a highly strategic and effective manner. The program will be specifically focused on SPAs 4, 6 and 8 but will be available to any adolescent and their families in Los Angeles County. DUTIES SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Therapist is responsible for completing clinical assessments and providing therapy to individuals, families and groups. Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide individual, child, family and group therapy; counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to children and families.

Requirements

At least one year or more of experience working with low-income children and families preferred.
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required.
Must be able to produce documentation in Standard English which is legible and coherent.
Must be adept at the use of computer software programs and database driven documentation program.
Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
Required to travel extensively to sites (> 50% of the time).
Spanish / English bilingual required.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Punctual and dependable attendance.
Current Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration required.
Must have working knowledge in a Windows environment
Proficient in Electronic Health Records System
Influenza immunization or declination
COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
Education verification
Reference check
Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
Drug and alcohol screening
Tuberculosis screening

Responsibilities

Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and provide appropriate direct clinical and related therapeutic services, emphasizing evidence-based practices (EBPs), to clients and/or their families.
Maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.
Meets and/or exceeds client service delivery goals.
Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide ongoing clinical assessment and treatment planning for assigned clients.
Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Provides consultation to representatives of other agencies by providing regular reports as needed.
Participates in regular clinical supervision.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement process for the division.
Participates in the ongoing Quality Assurance efforts for the provision of mental health services to children and families.
Provides therapy at the home or other locations when clients are unable to come to the office for treatment.
Develops and maintains knowledge of service standards and policies as stipulated by contract, licensing, and/or other governing bodies.
Continuously increases professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
Opportunity for growth & advancement
Professional development & continued training
Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities