In-Home Case Manager​/Psychotherapist

JOB TITLE: In-Home Case Manager - Psychotherapist

DEPARTMENT: Family Services

STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

SALARY RANGE: $34–$36 hourly

LOCATION: Bell Gardens, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide home-based case management and psychotherapy services using evidence-based practices for families with children aged 0–5 years within Service Planning Areas (SPA) 6 and 8. Services are designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and are provided in the client’s family home. Services will be provided at the agency and/or off-site when necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct home visits 2–4 times per month for each family on the caseload (12–16 cases), as identified in the service plan. Develop a professional, trusting relationship with client families.
• Provide home-based, face-to-face case management, systems navigation/linkage services, general counseling, service planning, assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy services to client family members on the caseload. Occasional on-site visits may be allowed.
• Provide psychotherapy services, including groups, to families as needed.
• Address client family mental health concerns, including self-awareness, problem-solving, development of insight, unresolved trauma, parental awareness, and emotional health.
• Collaborate with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other referral sources to coordinate services and service plan goals.
• Review assessment and screening information with parents/caregivers, develop action plans, program goals, and review progress made on a quarterly basis or as required by program.
• Assist client families in increasing and improving protective factors and reducing risks for further child abuse and/or neglect.
• Adhere to child abuse reporting mandates and legal and ethical standards.
• Adhere to the DCFS Shared Core Practice Model and Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework in the service delivery with client families.
• Participate in trainings and certifications of evidence-based practice approaches.
• Establish rapport, trust, and professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, community, and stakeholders.
• Participate in reflective supervision, clinical training, case conference, and consultation as required by the contract; and adhere to Board of Behavioral Sciences State regulations, if applicable.
• Attend administrative meetings held by agency, program, community, or County, as required.
• Attend peer review meetings and maintain quality assurance standards as per contract.
• Establish and maintain a current and accurate record-keeping system. Ensure all family chart files are up to date and accurate.
• Report to work at scheduled times, be open to flexible hours to meet the needs of the client families, and maintain good attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Strengthening Families Protective Factors and DCFS Core Practice Model highly desirable.
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practices highly desirable.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working with underserved and unserved populations, such as the LGBTQ community, people of color, male survivors, and tribal populations is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of community engagement, training, and core practice models aimed towards eliminating racial disproportionality, and disparity within communities is highly desirable
• Knowledge of child development and child abuse risk factors such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and/other factors that contribute to child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of community resources available for families of young children.
• Proven competency skills and the ability to exercise independent and good judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and legal and ethical standards; maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related…