For over 30 years, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) has been the leader in building transformative programs that raise the standard of care for all victims of child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault in Los Angeles County. Today, VIP functions as a public-private partnership between the publicly-funded VIP Children’s Medical Village at the LAC+USC Medical Center and our non-profit, the VIP Community Mental Health Center, Inc. (VIP-CMHC). Our history of quality mental health care is due in large part to the dedicated and talented employees whose efforts have helped improve the lives of children, transitional age youth, and their families.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

VIP has a vibrant and growing school-based therapy program, delivering services right where children often need it the most; at their school. For many of our families, getting to VIP for weekly appointments can create a challenge due to limited transportation options or work commitments. For other children, visiting VIP can be too stressful and disruptive, especially for a child that has suffered extreme trauma. Through strengthening relationships with administrators and providing a much needed layer of support, our clinicians are utilizing area schools to be better aware of positive mental health and serve as a stronger support structure for their students.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Therapist, School-Based program is responsible for providing clinical services to school-aged children referred through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Services, a school partner, or other affiliated agency. This role will work in the field at a contracted K-12 school and may have other site visits required (home or similar setting).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the program supervisor, the Clinical Therapist is responsible for the following:

• Performs intake assessments.
• Formulates Client Treatment Plans.
• Provides direct clinical work and therapeutic services to clients using a team and community-based approach.
• Fills out and maintains client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
• Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients, formulating diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate method(s) of providing treatment.
• Accurately documents all work with clients as measured by QA standards.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, DMH contract and other related agencies standards and guidelines.
• Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to chart) as outlined in policy.
• Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and therapeutic practice with clients.
• Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with clients; works effectively within the Agency and community.
• Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by VIP-CMHC and other governing bodies.
• Maintains confidentiality over all information regarding clients, families, and operations of the Agency.
• Maintains professional relationship with clients, staff, and other outside stake holders at all times and exercises good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

FLSA STATUS
Full-time (Exempt),

SALARY

$68,560.00-$78,480.00 (Salary Range) DOE

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Insurance.
• 401(k) plan / Profit Sharing.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Travel reimbursements at IRS rate.
• Bilingual (Spanish) differential
• Cell phone provided for business use.
• Fully paid EBP training opportunities, including TF-CBT, MAP, PPP, IY Seeking Safety, IPT, PCIT, and ICBT.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D/Psy.D/MSW/MFT degree from an accredited university.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• The ability to relate effectively and professionally with children, supervisor, co-workers and staff.
• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and web-based Electronic Health Record software (CareLogic).
• Well organized, detail oriented and skilled with time/task management, able to adapt to frequent changes.
• Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.
• Ability to provide field-based work.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have current licensure the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (AMFT, LMFT, ACSW, LCSW), unlicensed PH.D/PsyD. is eligible for DMH waiver; must maintain CA BBS licensure in good standing.