A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.
Our mission is to serve youth and families directly and the optimal way to do that is in person. The majority of our positions require employees to work onsite at our facilities. We will always comply with or exceed government and public health safety mandates. Our priorities and policies to protect the safety and health of our staff and members may require special protocols on our campus and/or may require us to work remotely on a temporary basis..
We are seeking a new Therapist to join our team. Your role will be to The Therapist will facilitate counseling sessions and activities for participating members and families. The Therapist will collaborate with Case Managers and Member and Parent Services Coordinator to provide holistic or therapeutic support services to members..
As a member of the Counseling department, you will work with Therapists, Case Managers and report to our Director of Counseling.
What You Will Do:
- Conducts mental health assessments and coordinate services for APCH members in the Counseling program
- Provide therapeutic services to APCH members and family thru individual, family and group therapy
- Assess and recognizes behaviors or changes in mood that indicates suicidal or homicidal intent or plan and creates safety plans when needed
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and key personnel within our client companies.
What You Will Bring:
Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
- Master’s Degree
- Social Services
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Family Counseling
Why You’ll Love Us:
Over the past 25 years, a dynamic youth and community center has evolved from those humble beginnings. Today, APCH delivers a replete array of services to youth ages eight to mid-twenties and their families, empowering and inspiring them to self-reliance and ownership of their own lives. Every day we serve hundreds of young people and their families with educational and artistic programs, counseling, mentorship and pathways to a bright future. At our core, we are still a place where young people who face tremendous challenges can experience the joy, laughter and safety that should be a part of every childhood.
Our commitment to our staff wellness, development and experience:
A Place Called Home is committed to supporting our hard working staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication. We don’t just talk the talk but we walk the walk. Below are just some ways in which we support our staff:
- Health and Wellness
- HMO & PPO Medical and Dental Plans with APCH covering the majority of the group costs
- 25K Basic & Accidental Life Insurance-no cost to the employee
- FSA, DFSA and Supplemental Insurance to support your out of pocket costs
- 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Generous Time-off: Paid winter break, 2 wellness days, 13 holidays, 2 weeks+ vacation, 88 hours for sick days, Incentive time off opportunities
- Assistance and funds for emergencies
- Employee Assistance program to support your work life balance
- Professional Development
- Gallup’s Strengths Assessment for all employees
- Quarterly Employee Training
- Specialized Manager Training
- Leadership Training through our Leaders In Training Program (LIT)
- Professional development support and financial assistance
- CPR & First Aid Training certification
- Collaboration
- Employee Engagement Committees: employee recognition, new hire experience, supporting community organizations, creating fun staff events, justice, equity, diversity & inclusion and wellness.
- Monthly Employee Acknowledgment by Colleagues and Supervisors
- Employee Portal – Staff Communication & Resources available at any time
- TouchPoint-Monthly all staff meetings
Salary range for this position is $63000 – $65000 per year. We offer the following benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Medical Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
DEI Statement:
A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 – 3 years
Salary: $63,000 – $65,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No