Job Location: Los Angeles, CA 90026 OR Palmdale/Lancaster (Hybrid)
Reports to (title): Clinical Supervisor
Department: Seven Generations
Supervises: N/A
Working title: Associate Therapist
Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: $65,000-80,000/yr DOQ/DOE
Status: Regular
Hours/Week: 40+
Effective Date: April 2022
Type of Position: Full-time
Revised Date: April 2022
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Therapist is responsible for coordinating mental health care services for American Indian clients in Los Angeles County. They will provide assessment and counseling/therapy to eligible children, youth, and adults as a member of a treatment team. The Therapist identifies needs and coordinates sessions with clients on one-to-one therapeutic counseling regarding mental health or substance abuse issues. The Therapist will be a part of a unique multi-disciplinary team, and most services are provided in the field. If Bilingual in Spanish, the salary range will increase by $8,000.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Work
Provide 24-hour availability and crisis intervention as needed/required
Possess a reliable vehicle with valid CA driver’s license and active auto insurance
Provide individual/family in-home visits for counseling services to children, youth, and adults with a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems, some office counsel treatments may apply
Accept intake and initial assessment of children, adolescents and adults referred to center
Assess family dynamics and home environment and prepare reports as needed or required
Partner with Case Coordinator to obtain resources for the client to sustain the client’s involvement in center programs/treatment
Provide group treatment, parent support groups, and/or parenting classes as needed/required
Maintain aftercare follow-up and support/assistance to clients completing center programs/treatment
Community Support
Partner in case planning with other center clinicians, consulting specialists, and representatives from schools, DCFS, and other jurisdictions as required or needed
Participate in Outpatient Staff meetings, Clinical Case Conferences, and other meetings as appropriate or assigned
Conduct in-service training to center staff and others as assigned
Administration
Productivity – 65% of hours worked each week must be billable productivity. For a 40-hour workweek, the billable productivity requirement is 26 hours
Able to submit all completed paperwork to supervisor within 24 hours of seeing client
Maintain client charts in a responsible manner, and meet all paperwork deadlines as required by DCFS, DMH and agency policy (e.g. complete case notes and discharge notes on a timely basis, etc.)
Arrange work schedule to benefit the center program and clients with the approval of Clinical Supervisor/Program Director
Comply with agency guidelines, policies, and procedures
Keep Program Director well-informed regarding activities, pending issues, and potential problems
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum one-year clinical experience working with multiple-problem families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)
Minimum one-year clinical experience with children and families
Some experience providing home-based/community-based counseling services
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
MA in clinical psychology, MSW or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology from an accredited graduate program
CERTIFICATIONS:
License eligible required
California license preferred
Eligible for a registration number from the Board of Behavioral Sciences or waiver from the State
CONFIDENTIALITY:
Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPPA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures
This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination
COMMUNICATION/ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in English
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Working knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite
Ability to use iPad
OTHER SKILLS:
Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organization
Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed
Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position
Available and willing to travel as needed, travel time can be between 25-40%
POSITION PREFERENCES
Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community
Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups and performance-based government contracts.
Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. $8,000 increase from base salary!
WORK ENVIRONMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors.
UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship.
MENTAL DEMANDS: There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues.
The incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the Therapist position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following:
Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent
Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII’s Employee Handbook
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)-protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations.
UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodations for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Fingerprint clearance
• Annual negative TB test result on file
• Pass a post-offer drug test
• Maintain a valid CA driver’s license if driving for the company
• Maintain auto insurance coverage if driving for the company
• Prove full vaccination status against COVID-19
BENEFITS
UAII offers a comprehensive and robust benefits package that includes:
Sign On Bonus
Continuing Education Units
Company Paid Annual License Renewal
Paid Licensure Exam Prep Time Off
$8,000 Increase after license acquired
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
FSA Medical and Dependent Care
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Aflac
LegalShield
TotalCare Employee Assistance Program
12 Vacation Days (first year)
13 Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
7 Sick Days
Bereavement and Jury Duty paid leave
Wellness Program
Disclaimer: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and work performance of employees in this position. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No