Altamed South Gate , CA 90280
Posted 2 months ago
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At AltaMed, we don't just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It's the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.
Job Overview
Under the direct clinical supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the school-based 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 school-based 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 certificate required.
6.Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant language of population served preferred.
Pay Range: $58,240.00 - $85,644.00 annually
Benefits & Career Development
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Corporate Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Pet Care Insurance
Salary Range
$68,556.80 - $85,696.00 annually
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