Therapist Bilingual

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES•Lynwood, CA

3d•$34 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

The Therapist provides crisis intervention, intake assessment, individual, family and group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness. This includes coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living. The Therapist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining documentation of client services within clients’ charts, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines. SHIELDS Genesis Program serves adult parenting women with children 0-18 who have a short or moderate-term history of substance abuse. Genesis provides services in both English and Spanish. Genesis provides outpatient and intensive outpatient services. Children with mothers enrolled in Genesis can participate in our Child Development Center or Heros and Sheros.

Requirements

Master’s Degree-Registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.
Two years of experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
Bilingual in Spanish Required
A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies. A valid car insurance and registration is required.
COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

Nice To Haves

DMH documentation and EXYM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

provides crisis intervention
intake assessment
individual, family and group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness
coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living
monitoring and maintaining documentation of client services within clients’ charts
ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines

Benefits

Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!
$2,000 Recruitment Bonus: The recruitment bonus of $2,000 will be paid in two lump sums: the first sum of $1,000 will be paid on the next regularly scheduled pay date after successful completion of 90 days of employment. The second sum of $1,000 will be paid after successful completion of 12 months of employment.
Competitive Wages and room for growth
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family
Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance
Chiropractic services
Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
17 paid holidays, effective upon hire
Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire
Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
Winter break
Pet Insurance
BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available
Employee referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals
Paid educational leave
Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Recognition