Licensed Therapist, LCSW/LMFT (DMH)

Job Type

Full-time

The Licensed Therapist, LCSW/LMFT (DMH) is a grant funded position.

Position Summary

The Licensed Therapist is responsible for coordinating mental health care services for American Indian/Alaskan Natives clients in Los Angeles County. They will provide assessment and counseling/therapy to eligible children, youth, and adults as a member of a treatment team. The Therapist is part of a multi-disciplinary team who works collaboratively with other treatment team members, other UAII service providers, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct program intakes and psychosocial assessments
• Provide individual, couples and family therapy using evidence-based interventions
• Provide psychoeducational group sessions such as parenting classes and support groups
• Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed/required
• Conduct in-home visits, on occasion and as needed
• Partner with Case Coordinator to obtain resources and referrals for the client to sustain the client's involvement in center programs/treatment
• Maintain aftercare follow-up and support/assistance to clients completing center programs/treatment
• Participate in Outpatient Staff meetings, Clinical Case Conferences, and other meetings as appropriate or assigned
• Productivity - 70% of hours worked each week must be billable productivity. For a 40-hour workweek, the billable productivity requirement is 28 hours per week.
• Able to submit all completed paperwork to supervisor within 24 hours of seeing client
• Maintain client charts in a responsible manner and meet all paperwork deadlines as required by DMH and agency policy (e.g. complete case notes and discharge notes on a timely basis, etc.)
• Comply with agency guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Keep Program Manager/Director well-informed regarding activities, pending issues and potential problems
• Ability to work evenings, and/or weekends as needed for Company events.
• Responsible for maintaining a valid licensure and for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for renewal of license
• You may perform all elements of this position or identified components, other duties as assigned or required for the purpose of the position or for organizational efficiency and effective client service.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related behavioral health field, or Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology from an accredited graduate program.
• Current State Licensure in California to practice independently; LCSW, LMFT,
• Minimum one-year clinical experience working with multiple-problem families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)
• Minimum one-year clinical experience with children and families
• Prior experience working with LA County of Department of Mental Health, as an outpatient and/or contracted provider

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with LA County of Department of Mental Health, as an outpatient and/or contracted provider
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer skills, including use of databases and electronic health records
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPAA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed modalities to provide culturally relevant care to American Indian/Alaska Native and Indigenous communities
• A self-starter who is able to work independently and as a team member; who consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to work with culturally diverse populations, including youth, adolescents, adults and elders.
• Knowledge of and/or sensitivity to the needs of the American Indian community/culture.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position.

Conditions of Hire

• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Successful completion of background checks
• Fingerprint clearance and post-offer drug test.
• Proof of hepatitis B vaccination and TB screening.
• UAII strongly encourages COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations; in the absence of the recommended vaccinations, employees are advised to wear a mask while in clinic areas.

Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• HSA, FSA
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement and Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid Vacation - 12 days (first 2 years)

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Salary Description

$80,000 - $95,000