Team Lead Mental Health Therapist-AMFT

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose :

The Mental Health Therapist / Team Lead (AMFT) will provide individual therapy, case management, and group services at our Women and Children’s Residential Treatment program in South Los Angeles. The Therapist / Team Lead will deliver trauma-informed, gender-responsive care using evidence-based practices, including Matrix, Seeking Safety, Helping Women Recover, and Parenting programs.

This position supports JWCH’s mission to improve the health status and well-being of underserved populations in Los Angeles County through direct care, health education, supportive services, and research. The role is funded by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program through Los Angeles County.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Maintain a client caseload in accordance with grant or contract requirements.
• Facilitate groups such as Substance Abuse Education, Matrix, Seeking Safety, Parenting, and others.
• Conduct mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and clinical evaluations.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to deliver comprehensive services to women and children.
• Regularly assess and provide case management services to assigned clients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with team members and clients.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case reviews, and team huddles.
• Document all services provided within 24 hours using the Electronic Health Record (SAGE / PCNX)
• Maintain and update client records as required.
• Support client participation in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Complete data collection forms and submit reports as required by the program.
• Coordinate with JWCH physicians and external resources to ensure linkages to community services.
• Provide phone consultations as needed.
• Attend community and agency-related meetings; share relevant updates with the team.
• Uphold the program’s quality assurance standards.
• Support leadership with program development strategies.
• Work one weekend day per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Employee Benefits :

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes :

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.