DescriptionThe Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a part-time Therapist to join the Antelope Valley-UCLA Public Partnership (AV-UPP) Program. You will work with children (ages 0-21), parents, and families regarding placement, adoption, and attachment. Primary duties include:* Providing training and mentoring on mental health issues of this population to professionals and parents in the community* Consultation to interdisciplinary team members* Providing age appropriate assessments and interventions* Leading parent support groups and providing supportive therapeutic environments with special attention to issues of placement and adoption with prenatally substance exposed children* Providing temperament counseling for parents* Conducting developmental evaluations of children* Holding caseload of individual therapy and collateral therapy* Planning and delivering trainings sessions for clients, social workers, attorneys, judges, educators, and other mental health care professionals * Other duties as assignedSalary range: $64,800/yr - $137,600/yr

QualificationsEducational Requirements:- Masters or Doctorates Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT) or CounselingLicenses/Certifications:- Appropriate CA License in Marriage Family Therapy or Professional Clinical CounselorExperience/Skills/Abilities:* Experience with mental health treatment and intervention techniques for children (ages 0-21) and their parents* Knowledge in parent-child intervention with high-risk children* Knowledge of normal child development, parenting, and child abuse/neglect* Knowledge of basic medical terminology and issues regarding prenatal substance abuse and it's impact on the child* Experience with the Department of Mental Health billing and paperwork requirements (preferred)* Experience providing evidence-based practices to children and families