Our Services:
The Child and Family Guidance Center provides comprehensive and collaborative outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents and their families throughout the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Co-located Clinical Therapist to provide mental health services to emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families at our North Hills wellness Center location. North Hills Wellness Center (NHWC) is a collaboration between Child and Family Guidance Center, Valley Community Health Care, and LAUSD to provide integrated health care to the students at Monroe High School and the North Hills community. The Co-Located Clinical Therapist would work closely with the medical providers at VCH as well as the staff at Monroe High School to ensure that youth are receiving the full continuum of care including mental health.
Who We Are and What We Believe In:
It is our hope that you look to the Child and Family Guidance Center as your “Employer of Choice”. We’ve been a leader in the community for more than 50 years and we welcome you to join our team of 400 dedicated mental health and administrative professionals in our journey to bring better health and well-being to our communities in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Great benefits
- Great learning opportunities
- Great supervision
- Supportive, friendly work environment
- An established, reputable, stable company
We envision a workplace where:
- everyone is treated with dignity and respect ;
- commitment , accountability and leadership exist at all levels;
- everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, hopes, concerns and aspirations;
- we share in a culture of inclusion and transparency ;
- we are committed to our own professional growth with openness and humility ;
- we inspire and encourage one another through positive, future-focused coaching ;
- we are committed to quality services and sound business practices ;
- we are one interconnected team committed to achieving CFGC’s mission.
One Team … One Goal
Resilient Together!
The Child and Family Guidance Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all.
Come Join Our Team!!!
Job Requirements:
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducts intakes, provides individual, group and family therapy services in office, school and community based settings. Service includes initial clinical assessments, diagnosis, clinical treatment planning and implementation, referral and termination.
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Conducts warm hand offs with Valley Community Healthcare, which would involve consulting with medical providers, assessing children/adolescents/adults, and providing linkage for ongoing care.
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Coordinates with staff at Monroe High School about mental health referrals and subsequent clients, and promote mental health awareness through various school-wide events.
- Handles emergencies as needed, including outside of normal work hours.
- Conducts parent education programs and family support groups.
- Collaborates and consults with psychiatrists, case managers, facilitators, parent partners and other professionals working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive whole person care.
- Maintains clinical charts and completes program paperwork.
- Meets expected billable hours as assigned by Supervisor.
Skills You Need:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
- Experience working with emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and families.
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in the community mental health settings.
- Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients.
Hours:
- 40 Hours (Full Time)
- 1 evening per week and Saturdays required
- One weekday off (Monday-Friday)
- Work schedule is based on the needs of the Center
Education Required:
- MSW degree or MA/MS degree with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy.
- Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Licensed or license eligible.