Clinical Therapist

Job Title: Clinical Therapist

Department: Counseling

Reports to: Sr. Director of Mental Health Services

FLSA Status/Hours: Exempt

Classification: Essential

ABOUT US

At A Place Called Home (APCH), we envision a world where your zip code does not determine your future; where all children have the opportunity to find happiness and success in life. For 30 years, we have served our community — inspiring, encouraging, and supporting the young people in South Los Angeles to achieve social, emotional, and economic success. APCH operates a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles, providing year-round programs and services for over 750 youth in the arts, higher education, career readiness, mentoring, sports, urban agriculture, counseling, and case management.

SUMMARY

The Clinical Therapist, under the direction of the Senior Director of Mental Health Services, is responsible for providing therapeutic services to APCH members and their families. This includes providing individual, family, and group therapy to address the diverse emotional and mental health needs of participants. The Clinical Therapist will apply trauma-informed practices to foster a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for healing and growth. The Clinical Therapist will collaborate actively with other clinical therapists, case managers, and APCH program staff to implement a holistic, integrated approach to care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct thorough mental health assessments for APCH members and coordinate therapeutic services
• Provide therapeutic interventions and services to APCH members and families through individual, family and group therapy.
• Assess and recognize behaviors or changes in mood indicating suicidal or homicidal intent or plan, and create safety plans when needed.
• Initiate appropriate and timely interventions that are culturally and linguistically sensitive to the family’s needs.
• Facilitate the counseling program according to and in compliance with the Board of Behavioral Services standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with other program staff to support socio-emotional learning program activities and program integration
• Work cross-functionally with other APCH programs to deliver psycho-educational support and staff training.
• Collaborate with the community to develop relationships and partnerships with other organizations.
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements, including the reporting of any issues of abuse and neglect according to California law.
• Refer and report per mandated requirements any issues of abuse and neglect according to the California law.
• Maintain compliant documentation of progress notes, treatment plans, and keep all records up to date.
• Facilitate psychoeducational classes for members and parents, develop curriculum in adherence with LAUSD K-12 standards to support member mental wellbeing.
• In addition to carrying a caseload, periodically conduct individual mental health and well-being check-ins for non-client members.

Other Responsibilities

• Stay informed of emerging best practices in therapeutic services and client-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with grantor requirements, including federal and other funding regulations.
• Attends internal or external meetings as requested or required
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community partners and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate accountability, regular attendance, and punctuality in all work-related commitments.
• Adhere to the highest ethical, legal, and professional standards and values at all times.
• Assist with the supervision of members during program hours, special events and field trips
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to APCH members.
• Attend all required program meetings and events
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal APCH Clinical Therapist is someone who has a love for helping others and will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards and enjoys partnering with others to achieve successful outcomes. To be successful in this role the Clinical Therapist candidate will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency: integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development and compassion. As a Clinical Therapist, the candidate will also be expected to excel in the five Programs competencies of: internal & external collaboration, communication, prioritizing & planning, analytical thinking and work quality & innovation. The candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development. Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions. Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.

Technical and Performance Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Ability to Multitask
• Flexibility
• Mission-Driven
• Dedicated to Excellence
• Detail-Oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Google Workspace
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred

Education/Training/Experience

• Degree: Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work.
• Knowledge and experience in client-centered, trauma-informed care and family systems approaches.
• Must be registered under the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment typical of a youth center.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and use hands/vision for computer work.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Additional Information

• Able to work well with diverse populations of employees and clients.
• Able to work some evenings and/or weekends for the department and/or agency events.
• Solution-oriented team player who both promotes and practices a growth mindset.
• Commitment to providing exemplary customer service and fostering a welcoming environment for all members.

A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

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