Clinician/ Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LPCC, LMFT and/or LCSW)

ChildNet Youth & Family Services, Inc. is currently seeking Behavioral Health Therapists/Clinicians for our Behavioral Health Services (BHS) division in Long Beach, CA.

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) provides mental health services to children from infancy to young adulthood. Services are provided on-site and within the community at schools, resource homes, parental homes, child care centers, etc.

**A limited-time signing bonus applies to this position! (full details below)

Example of BHS Clinician/Therapist job responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of all clients assigned to the caseload and maintain a minimum caseload of 16 clients (typically more) in order to fulfill the requirement to provide 1080 minutes/18 hours of direct client service per week.
• Provide comprehensive services including individual/family therapy, collaterals, rehab sessions, and case management services as needed in the home, school and/or office environment.
• Collaborate with clients’ foster/resource parents, biological parents, CSWs, foster family agency social workers, teachers, medical doctors, psychiatrists, Probation department, and case managers for an interdisciplinary team approach.
• Encourage participation of the family in the development and implementation of service strategies when appropriate.
• Coordinate service delivery with county agencies, families, primary caregivers, significant others and local schools.
• Attend to the health and safety of all clients assigned to the caseload.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, 24 hours/day, 7days/week. Crisis situations are limited.
• Comply with all program, federal, state, county and school district regulations.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor, Quality Assurance and Outcome Measure teams to complete DMH and BHS paperwork and maintain all deadlines.
• Complete ethical client documentation (e.g. assessments, reviews, updates, etc.) in Electronic Health Record within required timeframes.
• Attend all individual and group supervision on a weekly basis.
• Attend all team meetings, trainings and any other required staff meetings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Clinician/Therapist (AMFT/MFT) Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a mental health related field of study.
• Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) ; OR Licensed in the State of California as a LMFT or LCSW or LPCC, or possess a waived license (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC).
• Ability to complete extensive DMH paperwork (Training provided).
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to embrace diversity and to approach treatment with an inclusion and equity lens.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, but not required.

All offers of employment with ChildNet Youth and Family Services, Inc. are contingent upon a post-offer, pre-hire medical clearance with an occupational physical, tuberculosis screening, and a negative drug test. A criminal background clearance which consists of fingerprinting through the Dept. of Justice/FBI/Child Abuse Index Search is required. An essential function of this position does require driving. Underwriting requirements of this agency include keeping a valid California driver’s license, valid auto liability insurance on file, and maintaining a good driving record while employed.

**SIGNING BONUS**

This position is eligible for a limited-time SIGNING BONUS of $5,000.00, payable after completion of one year of employment. Full-Time BHS-Long Beach Clinician candidates that are hired after November 1, 2024 will be considered eligible. Restrictions apply to candidates that are former employees.

Eligibility and specific requirements of the applicable one-time signing bonus will be made available at the point of contingent offer. Applicable state/federal tax-withholding will apply to the bonus payment.

The company reserves the right to extend or cancel the signing bonus at any time, without any prior notification.

EOE M/F/V/D

Salary; $69,300

WHO WE ARE

ChildNet Youth & Family Services, a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Long Beach, CA. We provide Counseling, Education, Foster Care and In-Home Services to at-risk children. ChildNet has been at the forefront of providing innovative and quality care to thousands of children and their families for 55 years.

OUR MISSION

To provide safe homes, education and counseling to vulnerable children and families.

OUR EMPLOYEES

Are a diverse group of professionals who create a culture of caring with our clients and within the organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, a 403b Retirement including eligibility of a discretionary employer contribution after 2 years of service, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement Opportunities, Supportive Team Environment, Referral Bonus Program, Employee Recognition, along with generous sick, vacation and holiday time. ChildNet offers a hybrid work policy; eligibility is determined by business and program needs.

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! COME AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US!