Job Location: | Los Angeles, CA 90026 OR Palmdale/Lancaster | | Reports to (title): | Associate Clinical Dir., Behavioral Health |
Department: | Behavioral Health | | Supervises: | N/A |
Working title: | Therapist | | Classification: | Non-exempt |
Salary Range: | $30.25 - $45.38 hourly | | Status: | Regular |
Hours/Week: | 40+ | | Effective Date: | March 2022 |
Type of Position: | Full-time | | Revised Date: | June 2024 |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
The Therapist is responsible for coordinating mental health care services for American Indian 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 identifies needs and coordinates sessions with clients on one-to-one therapeutic counseling regarding mental health or substance abuse issues. The Therapist will be a part of a unique multi-disciplinary team who works collaboratively with other treatment team members, other UAII service providers, and community partners. |
| ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES |
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the Therapist will: - Conduct program intakes and psychosocial assessments
- Provide individual counseling and therapy using evidence-based interventions
- Facilitate educational group sessions such as parenting classes and support groups
- Provide crisis intervention as needed/required
- Develop treatment plans
- Provide individual/family in-home visits for counseling services to children, youth, and adults with a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems
- 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
- Partner in case planning with other center clinicians, consulting specialists, and representatives from schools, DCFS, and other jurisdictions as required or needed
- Participate in Outpatient Staff meetings, Clinical Case Conferences, and other meetings as appropriate or assigned
- Productivity - 65% of hours worked each week must be billable productivity. For a 40-hour workweek, the billable productivity requirement is 26 hours
- 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 DCFS, DMH and agency policy (e.g. complete case notes and discharge notes on a timely basis, etc.)
- Arrange work schedule to benefit the center program and clients with the approval of Clinical Supervisor/Program Director
- Comply with agency guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Keep Program Director well-informed regarding activities, pending issues, and potential problems
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| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
| Qualifications: | - Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partners
- Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
- Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective
- independently
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
- Demonstrated ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
- Able to follow directions and use sound judgment when clear direction is unavailable
- Some experience providing home-based/community-based counseling services
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| Education & Experience: | - MA in clinical psychology, MSW or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology from an accredited graduate program
- 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
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| Certifications: | - License eligible required
- California license preferred
- Eligible for a registration number from the Board of Behavioral Sciences or waiver from the State
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| Confidentiality: | - Maintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPPA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and procedures
- This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination
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| Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: | - Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional manner
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in English
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| Technology Skills: | - Working knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to use iPad
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| Other: | - Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organization
- Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed
- Willingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the position
- Available and willing to travel as needed, travel time can be between 25-40%
- Maintain personal responsibility for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for Renewal of License.
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| POSITION PREFERENCES |
- Experience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native community
- Experience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.
- Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)
- Bilingual in Spanish or ASL fluency is not required, but preferred
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| WORK ENVIRONMENT |
| Work Environment: | 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. |
| Physical Demands: | The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the primary functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk frequently, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, and reading, as well. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with staff and vendors. UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. |
| Mental demands: | There are several deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with various people on various and, at times, complex issues. The incumbent must have successful coping mechanisms in place to cope with the mental demands of the Therapist position, including but not limited to high stress and anxiety-provoking situations. |
| PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS |
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of United American Involvement, Inc. (UAII) are expected to conform to the following: - Uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care to the fullest extent
- Meet or exceed the performance standards as set by your supervisor
- Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and dependable manner with clients, employees, and vendors
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards as outlined in UAII's Employee Handbook
- Work independently and as a team member; consistently demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, efficiency, excellent internal and external customer service, high ethical standards, and behavior that contributes to harmonious relationships
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
United American Indian Involvement, Inc. (UAII) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. UAII abides by the mandates of the ADEA and the Fair Employment Housing and Housing Act (FEHA)-protecting individuals 40 years and older-and considers age a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. UAII abides by the mandates of the ADA and FEHA and considers disability a non-merit factor in all employment decisions and considerations. Furthermore, UAII will make any practical, feasible, and reasonable arrangements to accommodate qualified applicants and employees with disabilities if it can do so without undue hardship. Applicants and employees may request accommodations for a disability at any time in the application process or during employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. |
| OTHER EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS |
- Eligibility to work in the US
- Fingerprint clearance
- Pass a post-offer drug test
- Negative TB test result (annual requirement)
- Proof of vaccination against the flu (annual requirement)
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID, including one Booster
- Valid CA driver's license if driving for the company
- Maintain auto insurance coverage if driving for the company
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