United American Indian Involvement, Inc.
Unlicensed Therapist
United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Therapist is responsible for coordinating mental health care services for American Indian clients in Los Angeles County. They will provide assessment and counseling/therapy to eligible children, youth, and adults as a member of a treatment team. The Therapist identifies needs and coordinates sessions with clients on one-to-one therapeutic counseling regarding mental health or substance abuse issues.Description
Conduct program intakes and psychosocial assessmentsProvide individual counseling and therapy using evidence-based interventionsFacilitate educational group sessions such as parenting classes and support groupsProvide crisis intervention as needed/requiredProvide individual/family in-home visits for counseling services to children, youth, and adults with a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioral problemsPartner with Case Coordinator to obtain resources and referrals for the client to sustain the client's involvement in center programs/treatmentMaintain aftercare follow-up and support/assistance to clients completing center programs/treatmentPartner in case planning with other center clinicians, consulting specialists, and representatives from schools, DCFS, and other jurisdictions as required or neededParticipate in Outpatient Staff meetings, Clinical Case Conferences, and other meetings as appropriate or assignedProductivity – 65% of hours worked each week must be billable productivity. For a 40-hour workweek, the billable productivity requirement is 26 hoursAble to submit all completed paperwork to supervisor within 24 hours of seeing clientMaintain client charts in a responsible manner, and meet all paperwork deadlines as required by DCFS, DMH and agency policy (e.g. complete case notes and discharge notes on a timely basis, etc.)Arrange work schedule to benefit the center program and clients with the approval of Clinical Supervisor/Program DirectorComply with agency guidelines, policies, and proceduresKeep Program Director well-informed regarding activities, pending issues, and potential problemsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSStrong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partnersExpert-level written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilityResourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independentlyProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and responseDemonstrated ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentActively seeks opportunities and proposes solutionsAble to follow directions and use sound judgment when clear direction is unavailableSome experience providing home-based/community-based counseling servicesEducation & Experience:MA in clinical psychology, MSW or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology from an accredited graduate programMinimum one-year clinical experience working with multiple-problem families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)Minimum one-year clinical experience with children and familiesCertifications:Eligible for a registration number from the Board of Behavioral Sciences or waiver from the StateConfidentialityMaintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPPA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and proceduresThis position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate terminationCommunication/ Interpersonal Skills:Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional mannerExcellent oral and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of MS OfficeAbility to use iPadOther:Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organizationAvailable to work evening and weekend hours as neededWillingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the positionAvailable and willing to travel as needed, travel time can be between 25-40%Maintain personal responsibility for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for Renewal of License.POSITION PREFERENCESExperience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native communityExperience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)Bilingual in Spanish or ASL fluency is not required, but preferred
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Conduct program intakes and psychosocial assessmentsProvide individual counseling and therapy using evidence-based interventionsFacilitate educational group sessions such as parenting classes and support groupsProvide crisis intervention as needed/requiredProvide individual/family in-home visits for counseling services to children, youth, and adults with a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioral problemsPartner with Case Coordinator to obtain resources and referrals for the client to sustain the client's involvement in center programs/treatmentMaintain aftercare follow-up and support/assistance to clients completing center programs/treatmentPartner in case planning with other center clinicians, consulting specialists, and representatives from schools, DCFS, and other jurisdictions as required or neededParticipate in Outpatient Staff meetings, Clinical Case Conferences, and other meetings as appropriate or assignedProductivity – 65% of hours worked each week must be billable productivity. For a 40-hour workweek, the billable productivity requirement is 26 hoursAble to submit all completed paperwork to supervisor within 24 hours of seeing clientMaintain client charts in a responsible manner, and meet all paperwork deadlines as required by DCFS, DMH and agency policy (e.g. complete case notes and discharge notes on a timely basis, etc.)Arrange work schedule to benefit the center program and clients with the approval of Clinical Supervisor/Program DirectorComply with agency guidelines, policies, and proceduresKeep Program Director well-informed regarding activities, pending issues, and potential problemsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSStrong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detailStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, and external partnersExpert-level written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilityResourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independentlyProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and responseDemonstrated ability to achieve performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentActively seeks opportunities and proposes solutionsAble to follow directions and use sound judgment when clear direction is unavailableSome experience providing home-based/community-based counseling servicesEducation & Experience:MA in clinical psychology, MSW or Ph.D./Psy.D. in psychology from an accredited graduate programMinimum one-year clinical experience working with multiple-problem families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, substance abuse, homelessness, etc.)Minimum one-year clinical experience with children and familiesCertifications:Eligible for a registration number from the Board of Behavioral Sciences or waiver from the StateConfidentialityMaintain strict confidentiality of client and personnel information adhering to HIPPA, professional codes of conduct, State of CA regulations, Privacy Act, and UAII policies and proceduresThis position has access to sensitive information, and a breach in confidentiality will be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including immediate terminationCommunication/ Interpersonal Skills:Possess the ability to communicate with others in a courteous and professional mannerExcellent oral and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of MS OfficeAbility to use iPadOther:Demonstrate ability to exercise a high level of judgment, accept supervision, and exercise a high level of accuracy and organizationAvailable to work evening and weekend hours as neededWillingness to learn new skills and participate in training sessions relevant to the positionAvailable and willing to travel as needed, travel time can be between 25-40%Maintain personal responsibility for ensuring timely completion of appropriate Continuing Education Units for Renewal of License.POSITION PREFERENCESExperience working with the American Indian/Alaskan Native communityExperience working with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.Knowledge of Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638)Bilingual in Spanish or ASL fluency is not required, but preferred
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