Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Associate Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist required.
Strong English writing and basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) necessary.
Ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining productivity.
Understanding of clinical concerns, ethics, boundaries, and best practices essential.
Team-oriented, self-directed, with strong listening and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments to gather and synthesize participant information.
Provide evidence-based therapy in individual, family, and group settings.
Develop strengths-based treatment plans using diverse sources of information.
Engage in crisis intervention and safety planning for psychiatric emergencies.
Offer clinical consultation to enhance treatment services within the team.
Participate in clinical case conferencing to discuss participant progress and future interventions.
Conduct outreach and engagement to assess potential members for program eligibility.
Benefits
Flexible work schedule with a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week.
Opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Engagement in crisis response and intervention, enhancing clinical skills.
Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive work environment with a focus on mental health advocacy.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Clinician
Full-time, 35 hours per week
ASW / AMFT / APCC: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour
LCSW / LMFT / LPCC: $39.00 - $42.00 per hour
Licensed Psychologist: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour
(The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.)
Summary: The clinician is an integral part of MHALA's treatment team. In addition to basic clinical duties (assessment, treatment planning, therapy, etc.) clinicians work collaboratively with the team to share a clinical perspective, educate team members on the impact of mental health needs on a participant's behavior, conduct clinical case conferencing, and serve a key role in crisis response.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency's operations.
Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments. Meets with participants to gather and synthesize information into a concise yet complete clinically informed bio-psychosocial assessment detailing background, needs, wants, areas of improvement, strengths and diagnosis.
Conduct therapy (individual, family, and group). Provides evidence-based therapy/treatment modalities to address and improve mental health needs/concerns.
Develop treatment plans. Using information gathered from a variety of sources - assessment(s), family members, treatment team members, case file, etc. - develops a strengths-based treatment plan.
Crisis intervention. Provides crisis assessment and intervention to participants presenting with potential psychiatric emergencies. In collaboration with supervisor and treatment team, engages in safety planning including facilitating hospitalization as appropriate, within scope of practice and dependent upon LPS designation.
Consultation and collaboration. Provides clinical consultation to treatment team members to improve treatment services. Collaborates with wide range of professionals/para-professionals to further participant's treatment.
Clinical case conferencing. Participates in clinical case conferencing, bringing a clinical focus when discussing progress and plan future interventions/services.
Outreach and Engagement: Meets with potential members in the field to clinically assess if they meet the requirements of the program. Able to engage new members in mental health services.
Other duties as assigned.
Program Specific:
Complete documentation in accordance with standards of MHALA and LACDMH County Contracted Provider funding source requirements, and documents in Electronic Health record (EHR), including 24-hour turnaround documentation.
Required Qualifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Associate Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor/Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist.
Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook), highly organized, and have excellent communication skills.
Must be flexible and able to multi-task without losing productivity
Must have adequate understanding of clinical related concerns, ethics, boundaries, and best practices.
Must be team-oriented, self-directed, and have good listening and communication skills, the ability to empathize and relate positively to a wide variety of people and dedicated to fulfilling the demand of the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required
Additional Conditions of Employment:
MHALA is no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots; however, this may become a requirement in the future.
Minimum 3 years of driving history with current class C driver's license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment
TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of employment
COVID-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment
Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period
