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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
Under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to school-aged children. The therapist applies psychological/counselling principles in the following areas: assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, and consultation. The therapist will be involved in integrating behavioral health services into a school-based setting. Responsibilities will include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. Provides a variety of interventions such as individual, group, child and family therapy. Interventions will focus on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence- based practice techniques. The school therapist is a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes teachers, counselors, psychiatric social works, school administration, medical providers, nursing staff, medical support staff, case managers, administrators, managers, and directors. The therapist will collaborate with the patient and the family to define the treatment goals and measures of success of treatment by utilizing evidence-based outcome measures. May attend various conferences/workshops concerning mental health treatment, and may be involved in several research studies or multidisciplinary projects.
Minimum Requirements
1. Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Science.
2. Masters level degree required from a college or university that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or by Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, or a regional or national institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education
3. Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience required.
4. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the children required.
5. Current BLS/First Aid Training certificate required.
6. Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language of population served preferred.
Compensation
$56,670.94 - $70,838.67 annuallyCompensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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