Therapist Clinician Psychologist For Wellness and Mental Health Services ASW LCSW MFT LMFT APCC LPCC PsyD PhD

Mental Health America of Los Angeles•Long Beach, CA

10d•$34 - $75

About The Position

The Therapist is an integral member of Mental Health America of Los Angeles’s treatment team. The clinician conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, provides therapy, and collaborates with team members to bring a clinical perspective to participant care. The role also includes educating team members about how mental health needs may affect participant behavior, participating in clinical case conferencing, and supporting crisis response. The clinician provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities; conducts crisis assessments and interventions; and collaborates with supervisors, treatment team members, and other professionals to coordinate treatment. The position requires timely, standards-compliant documentation, including completion of Electronic Health Record documentation within 24 hours. This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week. Compensation depends on credential and other factors permitted by law: ASW/AMFT/APCC, $34.00–$36.00 per hour; LCSW/LMFT/LPCC, $39.00–$42.00 per hour; and Licensed Psychologist, $55.00–$75.00 per hour. Employment conditions include a current Class C driver’s license, at least three years of driving history, access to a vehicle, valid automobile insurance, eligibility for MHALA liability insurance, TB clearance with annual retesting, and employment verification from three past employers within the most recent seven-year period. COVID-19 vaccination and boosters are not currently required, though this policy may change.

Requirements

Hold one of the following credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (AMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Licensed Psychologist.
Have basic English writing skills and basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Be highly organized and have excellent communication skills.
Be flexible and able to multitask without losing productivity.
Have an adequate understanding of clinical concerns, ethics, boundaries, and best practices.
Be team-oriented and self-directed, with good listening and communication skills.
Be able to empathize and relate positively to a wide variety of people and be dedicated to fulfilling the demands of the position.
Have at least three years of driving history and a current Class C driver’s license.
Have a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance.
Obtain TB clearance and complete annual retesting.
Provide employment verification directly from three past employers within the most recent seven-year period.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments by gathering and synthesizing information about participants’ backgrounds, needs, goals, areas for improvement, strengths, and diagnoses.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
Develop strengths-based treatment plans using information from assessments, family members, treatment team members, case files, and other sources.
Provide crisis assessment and intervention for participants with potential psychiatric emergencies.
Collaborate with supervisors and the treatment team on safety planning, including facilitating hospitalization when appropriate, within scope of practice and dependent on LPS designation.
Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members to improve treatment services.
Collaborate with professionals and paraprofessionals to support participant treatment.
Participate in clinical case conferencing, contributing a clinical perspective on progress and future interventions or services.
Complete documentation according to MHALA and LACDMH County Contracted Provider requirements, including Electronic Health Record documentation within 24 hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.