Therapist - SPA

PROGRAM:
Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention Treatment Program STATUS:
Full Time - Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Family Services | HOURS PER WEEK: 40 SALARY RANGE: $34-38 (depends on licensure)

LOCATION:

Monrovia, CA POSITION SUMMARY

The Therapist provides mental health and case management services for clients under the Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention Treatment Program. Services include intake, assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, parenting support/education, referrals and linkage services. Services are delivered in the office, in-home, off-site, and telehealth as needed.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments in collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other referral sources.
• Provide individual, family and group therapy services to children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.
• Provide crisis intervention to children and families as needed.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community resources.
• Participate in clinical training, case reviews and consultations.
• Adhere to child abuse reporting and legal and ethical standards.
• Adhere to DCFS documentation standards and requirements.
• Coordinate & participate in peer review and quality assurance meetings.
• Maintain client records and prepare reports.
• Attend department, agency, and community meetings, as assigned.
• Receive supervision from a licensed therapist, as applicable.
• Domestic Violence 40‑hour training, highly desirable.
• Related duties, as required.

• Knowledge of child abuse and other risk factors such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, etc.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices and effective modalities of treatment.
• Ability to follow program and agency policies and procedures.
• Exhibit competency and independent judgment.
• Work well under pressure.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication, both oral and written.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work additional hours as necessary, including evening hours.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships.
• Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

• Master’s degree in Marriage Family Therapy, Social Work or related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience providing counseling or mental health services; preferably with families with a history of child abuse, trauma, and/or related issues and underserved populations.

• Active MFT Intern or ASW Intern registered with the BBS, or active Licensed LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist.
• Post Master’s clinical work treating children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred (verbal and written).
• Driving is required. Must provide own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and proof of full insurance coverage.
• Negative tuberculosis screen (required).
• We require the selected candidate to undergo a criminal background check using the Live Scan fingerprinting method in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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 or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Work in moderate noise levels and non-smoking environment
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently
• Frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, and climbing stairs (as needed)
• Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly to communicate effectively
• Constantly operates a computer, keyboard, and other various office machinery
• Majority of job duties are performed onsite; however, visits to different sites may be required

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is posted with this position. The actual…