Therapist-Intensive Services

Penny Lane Centers • Lancaster, CA

6d • $77,726 - $98,616 • Onsite

About The Position

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Team Based Outpatient Therapists provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school and client’s home. The Team Based Outpatient Therapist will be working within the context of a team to provide intensive mental health to clients referred through the Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS programs. The therapist works collaboratively with the team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives. The therapist documents all service according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.

The TB Outpatient Therapist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with clients, outside agencies, members of the community, and co-workers. When in a client’s home or school the TB Outpatient Therapist will employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries. Excellent clinical skills are used to assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis. Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies is crucial. This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in related field (MFT, MSW, LPCC).
• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology.
• Valid California driver’s license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal and written skillset).

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school and client’s home.
• Work within the context of a team to provide intensive mental health to clients referred through the Wraparound, FSP, IFCCS programs.
• Collaborate with the team to assess and link families to needed community services.
• Coordinate all services that the client receives.
• Document all services according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.
• Employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries when in a client’s home or school.
• Assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis.
• Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
• $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! (Issued in two installments: $2,500 upon date of hire and $2,500 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period).
• Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period.
• Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level