TITLE : Mental Health Therapist – Part-time
STATUS : Part-time; Non-Exempt
PAY : $50 - $75 / hour
REPORTS TO : Chief Program Officer
Promises2Kids is dedicated to our mission of creating a brighter future for foster children® in San Diego County. From the moment they come into foster care and through to adulthood, Promises2Kids provides the hope, support, and opportunities these individuals need to change their lives for the better…now and for years to come. Our programs include Camp Connect, Guardian Scholars, Foster Futures, Mentoring and Foster Funds.
We are seeking a LCSW, LMFT or LPCC, to provide development and ongoing evaluation of mental health treatment plans for young adult and adult former foster youth. The Therapist will provide individual and group services utilizing evidence-based, evidence-informed, and promising best practices for the youth served. The Therapist takes a strength-based, trauma informed, culturally relevant, and client centered approach to working with youth. The Therapist will be required to provide services in the evenings and on weekends.
RESPONSIBILITES :
- Develop and implement new therapeutic model for clients participating in Guardian Scholars program.
- Establish collaboration with Guardian Scholars program while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Demonstrate clinical skill in assessment / evaluation and treatment, crisis intervention while working with complex, multiple diagnosis histories.
- Partners with youth to complete a mental health treatment plan that includes the youth’s goals and preferences for mental health services to meet the needs of the youth.
- Partner with youth in identifying obstacles to meeting educational, vocational, social, and independent living goals. Develop strategies to overcome these barriers.
- Provide crisis intervention and case management as needed, which may be needed outside of regular business hours on occasion.
- Ensure program complies with all federal, state, and county regulations.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Provides facilitation and support to enhance the efforts of youth in the design and implementation of evidence-based treatment.
- Ensure the health and safety of all clients.
- Ensures that documentation and maintenance of clinical records is completed per appropriate standards and regulations.
- This position is expected to maintain flexibility in scheduling and is expected to work evenings and weekends to be available to meet participants’ needs.
- Other duties as assigned to ensure the safety and well-being of each youth.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family therapy, or related field required; andCurrently licensed in the State of California as a LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or comparable license required.Experience working with foster youth who may be experiencing drug and alcohol dependency, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence preferred.Experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) preferred.Extensive experience managing in a multidisciplinary team and sustaining various aspects of program activities.Ability to effectively interview and clinically respond to the needs of clients including assessing suicide and substance abuse.Ability to communicate in writing to develop and prepare case management documentation, safety plans, psycho-social assessments, treatment plans, correspondence, and reports.Ability to partner with youth to implement person-centered, needs-driven, strengths-based, and culturally relevant services.Proficiency in computer skills, including entire MS Office Suite.Demonstrate professional writing skills.Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a variety of people and represent Promises2Kids in a positive and professional manner to all staff, visitors, donors, and the community.Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and to complete and report on assignments.Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines.Able to work as part of a close-knit team.Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, diplomacy and tact.Ability to pay attention to detail and also remain oriented to the “big picture” and established goals.Excellent organizational, management, and problem-solving skills.Must be able to successfully pass the child abuse clearance, fingerprinting, and background check.Must possess reliable personal transportation, current driver’s license in good standing, car registration, and auto insurance.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.Frequently requires sitting or standing for extended periods.May occasionally require lifting and carrying materials (up to 50 lbs) for events, programs, or office needs.May occasionally involve setup and breakdown of equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments.May occasionally require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, and working on uneven surfaces or in varying weather conditions.Must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and via email.Visual and auditory acuity are required to perform essential job functions including reading printed and digital materials and interacting with others.The employee may be required to move throughout the office to access equipment, files, and interact with team members.May occasionally be required to operate a motor vehicle safely for extended periods and must be able to sit for prolonged periods while driving.Visual and auditory abilities are necessary to ensure safe operation of vehicles and awareness of road conditions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Promises2Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
