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Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Clinician

hace 1 mes

Culver City

Job Description #BECOMEANALLYTODAY! #ALLIESNEEDSALLIES $2,500 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE BONUS FOR CONSIDERATION: Email cover letter and resume to Full Benefits Package offered, including:  Competitive Pay  12 Holidays per calendar year  2 Personal Days - birthday and anniversary of employment  10 Vacation Days per year (increases with tenure)  10 Sick Leave Days per year  10 Jury Duty Days  100% Employer Contribution to: Health - Kaiser or Anthem, Dental, Vision  401k Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match for the first 4%  100% Employer-Paid Life and Accidental Insurance  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for team members and dependents  Additional benefits: o Pet Insurance o Supplemental Life Insurance o Discounts on movie tickets, amusement parks, travel, hotels, sporting events, shows, and more. o Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities o Opportunities for growth and advancement o Employee referral incentive - $1,500 o Public Service Loan Forgiveness o Credit Union Membership AGENCY OVERVIEW: Every child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child. JOB SUMMARY Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Youth and Young Adult Services, the Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Clinician (Clinician) conducts professional mental health assessments and provides CAPIT services (child abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment), including individual and/or group/family counseling, psychotherapeutic services, crisis management, and other related services and activities for clients and their family members. This role involves working in field-based settings and engaging with high-risk, marginalized, or otherwise vulnerable populations (e.g., foster care, homeless, sexually exploited, pregnant and parenting youth, transition-age youth, LGBTQ+ youth, etc.) and individuals in crisis. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES To successfully perform this job, an individual must believe in and act in accordance with the Agency's mission/vision statements, adopted theoretical frameworks, and philosophy, and adequately carry out each essential duty. The requirements listed below reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions. In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks beyond the duties listed in this job description. Direct Services: • Participate in the intake process to gather information on clients’ (i.e., family, social, employment, medical, and mental health treatment) histories. Conduct client interviews and diagnostic assessments to develop personalized treatment and recovery plans., • Develop urgent crisis care plans to resolve and help clients cope with acute mental or emotional problems, which may include referral to another treatment source, such as a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a rehabilitation counselor, or another agency., • Plan and conduct the client's therapy program under the guidance of supervisory staff to address presenting problems identified through the assessment process, considering the client's treatment goal and the length and modality of therapy., • Provide crisis intervention, mental health treatment (i.e., one-on-one counseling and/or group/family counseling, as applicable), and other related mental health care services to clients (and their family members as appropriate)., • Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with clients' age and treatment needs (e.g., motivational interviewing, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.)., • Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to review client cases, treatment approaches, clinical issues, client progress, and treatment recommendations., • Coordinate supportive services by linking clients to community resources as needed to maximize client self-sufficiency and well-being., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with agency policies, licensing and regulatory standards, and COA accreditation requirements., • Evening and weekend work required. Interagency and Cross-Departmental Collaboration: • Offer guidance on trauma-informed services across departments., • Partner with the Head of Educational Excellence, the Healthy Families Allies Program Manager, and the Early Childhood Mental Health and Child Welfare programs to coordinate services for pregnant or parenting transition-age youth (TAY), utilizing a 2Gen approach., • Partner with UP4Youth Program Specialists to ensure UP4Youth participants have access to mental health services., • Partner with the communications team to develop and share impact stories. Quality and Performance Improvement: • Manage, maintain, and update client files, complete and update case records, and perform other administrative duties as required., • Ensure timely, accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual program activity reports, as well as other required documentation., • Understand and implement regulations, policies/procedures, and relevant contract requirements (COA, DCFS, and reasonable knowledge of any of the contracts they are providing services for)., • Support the program/department in reaching annual plans and agency-wide goals., • Attend and participate in all mandated trainings, work groups, program activities, focus groups, and staff development/training activities to enhance skills and develop professional knowledge., • Support audits, reporting, and quality improvement efforts. Community and Stakeholder Engagement: • Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Juvenile Probation, Los Angeles County Office of Education, and community-based organizations to support youth/TAY needs., • Coordinate with community-based organizations and other providers to ensure continuity of care., • Represent Allies in community stakeholder or partner meetings and forums as needed., • Maintain effective relationships with public and private organizations, including county departments, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations. QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION Preferably, the ideal candidate will: • Understand system of care issues as they relate to youth/TAY services and the importance of continuum of care that addresses crisis stabilization and transitional support, providing participants with holistic access to all the services and resources they need to build health, well-being, and independence., • Have experience conducting dyadic therapy with parents or caregivers and their young children, focusing on supporting attachment, protective factors, and parenting skills. Knowledge and experience with key evidence-based models like Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)., • Understand child and adolescent development and how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences impact development., • Be adept at developing relationships with community members and community-based organizations to reach shared goals and foster engagement., • Be dedicated to creating and supporting culturally responsive services provided by a culturally diverse workforce., • Know of or have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ+ people., • Be bilingual in English and Spanish., • Be experienced with DMH contracts, Medi-Cal billing/documentation, or EHR systems. The candidate must have: • A master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology., • A current license as an LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist in the state of California., • Two years of recent, related experience in youth/young adult crisis intervention and mental health services., • Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption, • Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR), and influenza (can decline)., • Class “C” driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation. Personal transportation is required., • Alignment with Allies’ mission and philosophy., • Excellent Knowledge of: o Crisis Intervention Theory, Systems Theory, and other relevant theoretical approaches (and an ability to incorporate this into both the mental health assessments and treatment interventions). o Wellness and recovery practices, evidence-based clinical interventions (e.g., trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing), and crisis intervention skills. o The broad range of issues related to foster care, TAY, and other high-risk populations (e.g., people experiencing homelessness, commercial sexual exploitation, etc.), and related mental health concerns. o Understand the ethical guidelines for working with youth who are currently or have been in foster care. o Knowledge and understanding of the diagnostic criteria pertaining to the psychiatric diagnoses most prevalent in the target population. o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Experience with/Ability to: o Respond effectively in fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes high-stress environments. Experience with TAY, people experiencing homelessness, or co-occurring issues, and working with TAY and high-risk populations is required. o Respond quickly, effectively, and with equanimity to client/family crises and life situations. o Promote and safeguard the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ clients through education, advocacy, and community support. o Provide field-based services. Travel throughout Los Angeles County is required. o Seek and synthesize information and produce detail-oriented work. o Organize workload and prioritize responsibilities. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in a continuously changing and complex environment. o Communicate effectively with diverse audiences, verbally and in writing. o Develop productive relationships with colleagues and clients. Exceptional interpersonal skills required. o Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and welcome opportunities to work across diverse cultures. o Handle and manage confidential information in compliance with HIPAA standards and agency policies. o Serve as a role model for children/youth, TAY, and families served by Allies. Allies encourages all applicants. We seek to hire qualified staff who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve and can advance our mission. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status, lived experience that relates to our mission and the communities we serve, etc. This is a priority for every one of our hires, inclusive of management and senior management level roles. Company DescriptionEvery child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child.Every child needs a childhood. Allies for Every Child (Allies) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 40 years, Allies has been providing thousands of at-risk children and their families with critical, high-quality child development and family wellness programs (including comprehensive early education and Early Head Start services), family strengthening interventions, foster care and adoption services, and a range of vital, integrated services, including mental health services, educational assessments, trauma and disabilities screenings/advocacy, nutrition services, dental and vision screenings, and pediatric health consultations. In 2024, Allies expanded its reach, serving even more children and youth in foster care and those transitioning to adulthood through Extraordinary Families, a program of Allies for Every Child.

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