Clinical Therapist (LMFT-A, ACSW, APCC) - Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Options
8 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: $33 - $45 Position Summary One Heart Behavioral is a multi-specialty, outpatient behavioral health agency actively seeking experienced Clinical Therapists.Must be an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. This job opening will serve to fill multiple current and upcoming Clinical Therapist vacancies servicing the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California for regular, temporary, and per diem positions.As a Clinical Therapist, you will provide face-to-face and/or telehealth psychosocial assessments, mental health evaluations, and therapeutic counseling for vulnerable individuals and families conducting timely, comprehensive clinical assessments, facilitating trauma-informed counseling, and preparing professional documentation for legal and clinical use. This role offers flexible scheduling, autonomy in clinical delivery, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities. Key Responsibilities: • Interview clients, relatives, and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing mental or emotional disorders., • Develop service plans with consumers; evaluate psychological, economic, vocational, educational, physical, health, socialization, and housing needs., • Coordinate with other staff members (psychiatrists, psychologists, and other program staff) and community agencies in carrying out and designing treatment or rehabilitation plans., • Assist clients and other concerned individuals in understanding the nature of major psychological illnesses and their psychosocial effects., • Assist clients and their families in understanding and choosing options of mental health treatment., • Initiate and conduct individual, collateral, group, and family therapy sessions., • Establish and maintain effective contact with local area mental health resources, including community members, parents, schools, residential facilities, and other agencies/organizations., • Prepare reports and write correspondence., • Licensed level, within the scope of licensure, may provide clinical supervision to unlicensed clinicians., • Coordinate clinical decisions in response to operational demands., • Conduct clinical discussions regarding complex or difficult cases., • Respond to emergencies, within licensure, which may occur on the unit., • Coordinate the flow of information and clinical data to ensure continuity in treatment or shift., • Maintain complete client records including: service authorization forms, assessment and treatment documentation, session logs, start/end times, missed, declined, or canceled appointment records. Minimum Qualifications: • Active California Licensure as Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, • Must be in good standing with California State Board of Behavioral Sciences License, • Meet background check requirements., • Experience in clinical assessment and treatment of vulnerable populations., • Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries., • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Skills & Competencies: • Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities;, • Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse;, • Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load;, • Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and, • Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community., • Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills., • Knowledge of trauma-informed care and child/family systems., • Cultural and linguistic competency., • Flexibility in service delivery (e.g., in-home, in-office, telehealth)., • Proficiency in interpreting psychological and social assessments. Work Conditions: • Travel may be required to client homes and/or community settings., • Services may be scheduled outside of traditional office hours to accommodate clients. Work Location: Hybrid/Remote in Reseda, CA