About Us & Why Were Hiring
We empower children youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.
- Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC) established in 1962 is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
- Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
- We serve thousands of children and families annually
- We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
- We are seeking passionate people to join our team
If our mission resonates keep reading.
As part of our team you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention early intervention and intensive treatment services to children and families.We offer services in our offices at schools and in homes.Together we seek to create stronger more resilient communitiesYour role will center around changing lives extending our reach deepening our impact and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.The Position :
We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Clinical Therapist for our Palmdale location. This position will be responsible for maintaining a dual caseload of medication only case management clients as well as providing mental health treatment services to children and adolescents in assigned programs. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrist therapists and other professionals working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive whole person care.
What Youll Do
Evaluates client and family case management and brief intervention needs for clients in medication case management services.Provides linkage and referrals as needed for client and family support services.Provides individual family and group therapy to assigned mental health caseload.Works collaboratively with psychiatrists to ensure clients holistic mental health needs are addressed.Provides a range of treatment services including but not limited to intakes assessments ongoing treatment planning and discharge planning.Provides field-based services (when needed) to meet the needs of the client which may include where the client lives or other community locations.Develops effective individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.Handles client crisis and symptom management including outside of normal work hours. Will participate in Agency wide on call and duty officer rotations.Actively involves caregivers in treatment through collateral and family sessions parent education programs and family support groups.Meet expected performance billable hours as assigned by Program Manager.Completes all documentation according to Agency HIPAA and funder standards within required timelines.Participates in supervision meetings and trainings related to position and services provided including evidence-based practice trainings boosters and consultations as assigned.Hours : Full-time (40 hours) Monday Friday with a minimum of two evenings per week (11am 8pm).Starting Salary :
A.M.F.T. A.C.S.W. $71640L.M.F.T. L.C.S.W. $73640 - $78640Additional years of experience will be considered as well$3000 differential available for bilingual Spanish-English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify)Qualifications
Bilingual in Spanish and English required.Relevant work and / or intern experience providing direct mental health services to children and adolescents.Ability to work effectively with highly traumatized children and families.Ability to appropriately respond to volatile families and high-risk situations.Knowledge of and experience with providing culturally competent services.Ability to effectively work collaboratively with all disciplines of the treatment team in a professional manner.Able to work independently and to seek supervision when needed.Must demonstrate good written verbal and computer skills.Must be organized dependable and take a proactive approach to workM.S.W. or MA / MS with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from a regionally accredited graduate program.Must be eligible for registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and maintain registration in good standing.Must have a continuous clear criminal record.Must have valid California drivers license and current automobile insurance at all times.Were building a diverse inclusive team
Youre welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.CFGC is committed to Equity Diversity and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse welcoming and supportive workplaceCFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
Free supervision for licensureEducational Assistance Reimbursement100% License / Registration Fee ReimbursementGreat training / learning opportunities with a focus on clinical servicesSupportive friendly work environment that prioritizes YOUWork-life balance flexible time off policiesCommittees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGCs workplace culture the best it can be.Premier Benefits including medical dental vision life insurance identity theft protection Tickets at Work discount services and even pet insurance policies!Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programAnd much more! Check out our full benefits summary job posting includes a summary of duties responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.
Key Skills
Experience Working With Students,Time Management,Acute Care,HTTPS,Speech Therapy,Assistive Technologies,Autism Experience,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Interpretation,Patient Service Experience,Phone Etiquette
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 73640 - 78640