Therapist
Children's Institute, Inc. · childrensinstitute.org
Los Angeles, Compton
The job in short
Therapy services.
Clinical
Details
- Found
- 24 d ago · posted 2021-06-01
- Location as listed
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the Therapist is responsible for completing clinical assessments and providing therapy to individuals, families and groups. Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide individual, child, family and group therapy; counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to children and families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must spend over 50% of their time on these duties
1. Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and provide appropriate direct clinical and related therapeutic services, emphasizing evidence-based practices (EBPs), to clients and/or their families.
2. Maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.
3. Meets and/or exceeds client service delivery goals.
4. Uses independent judgment and discretion to provide ongoing clinical assessment and treatment planning for assigned clients.
5. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
6. Provides consultation to representatives of other agencies by providing regular reports as needed.
7. Participates in regular clinical supervision.
8. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement process for the division
9. Participates in the ongoing Quality Assurance efforts for the provision of mental health services to children and families.
10. Provides therapy at the home or other locations when clients are unable to come to the office for treatment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
At least one year or more of experience working with low-income children and families preferred.
Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to produce documentation in Standard English which is legible and coherent.
Must be adept at the use of computer software programs and database driven documentation program.
Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time).
Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) registration required.
Children’s Institute, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
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