\*\* $2k Sign on Bonus\*\*\*
- The sign on bonus will be paid in one lump sum after 90 days of employment.
Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC), a nonprofit agency located in Norwalk, has been providing youth services in Southeast Los Angeles County since 1971 with a primary purpose of providing therapeutic counseling and assistance to at-risk, low income children, youth and their families.
HYC has an immediate opening for a full-time (40 hour) Mental Health Clinician who will provide individual and/or family therapy to clients and/or families. The DMH Clinician will also provide clinical assessments, field-based and outreach services to clients and their families; case management and advocacy services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent individualized intakes / assessments gathering information from family, consumer, significant other and involved agencies in the office or in the field as appropriate.
- Completes Service and Coordination Plans, progress notes, and other DMH required documentation within 72 hours of service delivery and meets the standards of the Department of Mental Health Short/Doyle Medi-Cal.
- Administers outcome measures to clients who have been identified to receive treatment.
- Provides rehabilitative services to clients and/or their families which might include assistance in restoring or maintaining a clients functional skills, daily living skills, social skills, and linking up to needed community services and support resources.
- Provides individual therapeutic services utilizing the following Evidence Based Practices (EBPs)- MAP, Seeking Safety, IPT, Triple P, IND CBT or TFCBT.
- Works with the treatment team to provide appropriate coordinated care services to clients and their families.
- Provides coverage to on-call phone on a rotating basis.
- Displays sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BBS Registered
- Spanish (required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse clientele and staff
- Familiar with Windows operating system, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, able to compose and type up correspondence/notes using correct format and grammar
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record under the Clinics liability policy
- Ability to successfully pass a TB screening test and two sets of fingerprints
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities
- Must be able to complete MAP certification within one year of hire (training will be provided by the agency).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $72,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person