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Job Description Abston Therapeutics - Los Angeles, CA $62,400 - $72,800 a year As a Clinician I, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical services to clients under the supervision of licensed professionals. You will assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals with a passion for helping others and a desire to gain hands-on experience in the field of clinical psychology or counseling. We provide professional care to clients who have a history of sexual offenses or complex behavioral backgrounds. Candidates with strong Spanish communication skills (verbal and written) are encouraged to apply. Education Requirements: • Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field., • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active and valid LS/CMI & STABLE Certifications., • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active and valid CASOMB Certification as Associate Provider or higher., • Licensed or pre-licensure status which permits individuals to provide mental health services under the proper supervision or exempt status., • Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and/or other modalities., • Complete Intakes: Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments to identify clients' mental health concerns and formulate treatment plans., • Facilitate Groups: Lead therapeutic groups addressing various clinical issues, such as anger management, relapse prevention, and psychoeducation, utilizing evidence-based interventions and maintaining a safe and supportive therapeutic environment., • Provide Individual 1:1 Therapy Sessions: Conduct individual therapy sessions using a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to clients' needs and treatment goals, including but not limited to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)., • Collaborate to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation, including quarterly progress reports, session notes and treatment summaries. Submit notes within designated timelines. Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and documentation requirements., • Participate in regular supervision meetings with licensed professionals to discuss cases and receive guidance., • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed, including coordinating referrals for higher levels of care., • Adhere to ethical and professional standards of conduct, ensuring confidentiality and respect for clients' rights. Abston Therapeutics is committed to providing high value care and to delivering excellent psycho-therapeutic quality, patient safety and service to our clients and the community. Our quality of care is measured in our ability to: • Move parolee toward increased awareness of self., • Assist parolee in learning to accept responsibility for behavior, including accepting the consequences of his/her own actions., • Teach parolees to gradually assume ownership of experiences and behaviors as opposed to making others responsible for what he/she is thinking, feeling, and doing. Benefits: • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • 8 hour shift, • Day shift We offer: A Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a team that plays a critical role in reducing recidivism and promoting real change in the lives of supervised persons. Robust Clinical Support: Receive weekly supervision (qualifying toward licensure), training in CASOMB treatment protocols, and regular consultation with multidisciplinary teams. Professional Development: We support your CASOMB certification process and offer opportunities for growth into leadership and supervisory roles. A Collaborative Culture: Work with a supportive and experienced team who understand the complexities and rewards of forensic mental health. Competitive Compensation: Includes a 401(k), paid sick and vacation time, and full-time salaried employment with consistent client caseloads. This is more than a job—it’s a calling. If you're passionate about clinical integrity, restorative justice, and helping individuals rebuild their lives within community supervision, we welcome you to join our team.At Abston Therapeutics, we believe in the power of second chances, accountability, and evidence-based rehabilitation. We are a mission-driven organization contracted by CDCR to serve justice-involved individuals, including PC290 parolees, with dignity and structure. Our clinicians make a measurable impact in both public safety and client transformation.\r\n\r\nWe offer:\r\n\r\nA Purpose-Driven Mission: Be part of a team that plays a critical role in reducing recidivism and promoting real change in the lives of supervised persons.\r\n\r\nRobust Clinical Support: Receive weekly supervision (qualifying toward licensure), training in CASOMB treatment protocols, and regular consultation with multidisciplinary teams.\r\n\r\nProfessional Development: We support your CASOMB certification process and offer opportunities for growth into leadership and supervisory roles.\r\n\r\nA Collaborative Culture: Work with a supportive and experienced team who understand the complexities and rewards of forensic mental health.\r\n\r\nCompetitive Compensation: Includes a 401(k), paid sick and vacation time, and full-time salaried employment with consistent client caseloads.\r\n\r\nThis is more than a job—it’s a calling. If you're passionate about clinical integrity, restorative justice, and helping individuals rebuild their lives within community supervision, we welcome you to join our team.

Job Description Summary The Therapist will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of supervised professional mental health counseling to individuals and groups living in Los Angeles County. The Therapist will provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate services including but not limited to individual psychotherapy, intensive case management, facilitation of groups and workshops, and co-management of clients, outreach and engagement, brief intervention sessions, graduate disengagement, and follow-up activities with a multi-disciplinary team. This is a field-based community-mental health service program requiring off-site travel to various locations. The Therapist will be exposed to the five core program pillars of the division including (1) sexual health, (2) behavioral health [inclusive of mental health and addiction), (3) housing, (4) forensic treatment, and/or (5) human trafficking. Must be able to work with diverse ethnic and cultural communities, including but not limited to, the following vulnerable populations: communities of color, queer, gender non-conforming LGBTIA+, monolingual or limited English speaking-undocumented immigrants and refugees, massage parlor workers, people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and STIs, people experiencing substance use disorders, homeless, the chronically unhoused, folks recently released from incarceration, victims of human trafficking, of varying ages and socioeconomic status. The position reports to a clinical supervisor and an administrative manager. This is a full-time position (40 hr. /per week) requiring flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as needed. Essential Functions 1. Conduct client intake/screener into support program services, following established guidelines and protocols., 2. Promote and conduct behavioral health and psychosocial support services to diverse consumers., 3. Conduct field-based community mental health services off-site at various locations including residential and outpatient settings., 4. Provide clinically supervised individual counseling, group support including facilitation of workshops, case management and advocacy services, under the direction of a professional mental health clinician., 5. Conduct follow-up with clients as appropriate., 6. Implement programmatic scope of work at minimum 85% completion rate., 7. Maintain care team protocols and policies under professional clinical supervision., 8. Conduct community outreach and engagement activities to prospective clients., 9. Provide necessary program documentation, including the completion of reports, administration of evaluation tools, and other program related assignments., 10. Attend Unit, Case Conferences, Agency and Community meetings., 11. Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures and principles., 12. Other activities as required to conduct program and agency objectives., 13. Ability to perform duties during weekends and evenings when required., 14. Regular attendance. Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Licensed, registered or eligible MSW, MFTI, Psychology Assistant or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major work in clinical social work and/or marriage and family therapy., • Current registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences., • Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and related issues., • Bilingual in Spanish or Russian not required, but highly recommended., • Basic knowledge of health and social service issues such as HIV/AIDS, substance use, human trafficking, reentry, and housing., • Ability to work with clients from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds., • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to staff from a variety of cultures, languages, and educational backgrounds., • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment., • Ability to work with diverse communities (e.g., multi-gender, ethnic, generation, bilingual, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, substance use). 10. Strong written and oral skills necessary for program narrative reporting and presentations., 11. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of PC hardware and software (i.e., Windows, word processing, spreadsheets and databases)., 12. Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles., 13. Valid California driver’s license, plus proof of car insurance., 14. Reliable transportation., 15. Verification of employment eligibility and passing of background check., 16. Updated tuberculosis test (annual requirement) – read, reviewed and dated by a clinician. Supervisory Responsibilities • This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities. Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions) 1. Ergonomically safe office environment with desktop computer, desk, chair, natural light from windows., 2. Driving requirement/required., 3. Exposure to vehicles in motion. Physical Requirements 1. In the course of performing this job, this position typically involves sitting, standing, walking, driving, carrying (max. 20 lbs), lifting (max. 20 lbs), listening, and speaking. Services include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development. APAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.APAIT is a community based organization serving Los Angeles and Orange counties. The organization’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life for vulnerable communities impacted by behavioral health, sexual health, housing insecurity, and justice involvement.\r\n\r\nServices include individual and group mental health counseling, substance use prevention and treatment, harm reduction and syringe exchange program, HIV/STI testing, prevention, and treatment, transitional and permanent supportive housing, forensic treatment, intensive case management, and research, evaluation, and development.\r\n\r\nAPAIT was established in 1987 and is a division of Special Service for Groups, a nonprofit health and human services organization established in 1952.

Public/Community Mental Health * Experienced Qualified Medical Evaluator preferred * Interest in Forensic Psychology * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Mental Health providers working with injured employees should have training and experience in health psychology and must feel comfo