Therapist

SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES•Lynwood, CA

14d•$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.

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
Provides intake assessment
Provides individual therapy
Provides family therapy
Provides group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness
Coordinates support services to assist clients with independent living
Monitors and maintains documentation of client services within clients’ charts
Ensures 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