Therapist

Under licensed clinical supervision, provides home-based mental health treatment and case management services to client families. Program designation: MHP

Qualifications: Education: Master's or doctorate degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or other related field and 3 years plus post Masters/doctorate experience providing therapeutic services to multi problem families in a counseling or social work setting. Must be a registered intern with the CA Board of Behavioral Services and have an intern number. Knowledge: Knowledge of child abuse dynamics, family violence, and family systems. Skills: Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate in working with others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate as appropriate. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Abilities: Willingness to provide in home services. Must be a team player and able to work independently. Other requirements: Must have a valid California driver's license, a safe driving record, insurance and reliable vehicle and be willing to use it on the job.

Provides long-term individual, family and group therapeutic services to children and their families. Services include but are not limited to: therapy, play therapy, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and parent-skill building and advocacy. Provides case management services including: assessment, identification of client needs and goals on case plan with ongoing monitoring and follow-up on progress toward goals. Links clients with community resources where necessary to assist in meeting case plan goals. Assists clients with accessing necessary services. Collects and records client and service information in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains client case files and records in organized and easily accessible fashion. Attends and participates in individual and group supervision, team and staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. Develops and maintains positive, supportive working relationships with other team members and all agency staff.

Lauren Pollick