Therapist - Adult Programs

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
Van Nuys, CA Other
POSTED ON 6/1/2024

Job Details

Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Adult Programs - Van Nuys, CA
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    Master's Degree
Salary Range:    $64,480.00 - $66,480.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage:    Hybrid
Job Shift:    1st Shift
Job Category:    Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Provide direct and indirect services involving intensive case-management services including plan development, placement services, assistance in daily living, individual and/or group counseling, crisis intervention. Must know DSMV diagnostic system.
 
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provide direct and indirect client services to a diverse population.
 
Participate in assertive assessment and evaluation of homeless mentally ill individuals.  Determine individual’s strengths, needs and resources.  Assess client’s level of psychosocial impairment, self-care potential, family and support network availability, independent living needs, financial status, educational, employment or training needs, and social/recreational needs.  Develop and coordinate service plans.
 
Responsible for administering crisis and day-to-day functions.  Complete all documentation within mandated time frames and in compliance with county, state, and Center guidelines.
 
Assist clients in developing independent living skills, and resources including social/recreational, vocational or educational goals, needed to implement and achieve goals of the individuals service plan.
 
Transports clients to and from appropriate service as necessary.
 
Provide crisis intervention – intervene with the client/others at the onset of a crisis to provide support and assistance in problem resolution and to coordinate or arrange for the provision of other needed services. Assess for 5150 determinations.
 
Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; participate in staff and clinical meetings and community meetings as assigned.

Qualifications


EDUCATION:
The ideal candidate must have a Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work AND a current Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or (AMFT) registration through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years’ experience in a behavioral health care; experience with homeless chronic mentally ill.  Knowledge of DSMIV required.  Chemical dependency experience preferred.
Bilingual preferred
Must have a good driving record and must be insurable by Center’s insurance company.
 
We offer:
  • $4K sign on bonus
  • Experience working with a diverse, respectful and trauma informed workplace culture client population
  • A team-oriented work environment
  • Training opportunities
  • Excellent compensation and benefits
  • Paid time Off - 12 holidays; generous sick and vacation time
  • $2K for bilingual bonus
  • Health care, dental, life insurance, 403b retirement
  • Career Development
  • Professional licensure assistance within two years
  • You will contribute in a wide community for mental health providing direct crisis intervention, support families requiring help.

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