Summary:

Intensive Services Outpatient Therapists assigned to Adult Housing Supportive Services Program (HSSP) provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy at the clients' housing placements. The Intensive Services Outpatient HSSP Therapist will be working within the context of a team to provide intensive mental health to clients referred through Department of Mental Health. The HSSP Therapist will complete an initial assessment and develop the clients' care plans to meet the guidelines of Department of Mental Health. The HSSP therapist works collaboratively with the team which includes Intensive Case Management Services staff, Community Worker, and psychiatrist to assess clients' needs and to coordinate all the services that the client receives. The HSSP Therapist documents all service according to DMH and Penny Lane guidelines.

The HSSP Therapist possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with clients, outside agencies, members of the community, and co-workers. When in a client's home or in the field the HSSP Therapist will employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries. Excellent clinical skills are used to assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis. Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, ICMS, DMH, and other outside agencies is crucial. This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in related field (MFT, MSW, LPCC).
• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology.
• Bilingual Spanish Preferred.
• Must have a current valid California driver's license and current automobile insurance. Must have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company. Must have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Outpatient Therapists provide mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school and client's home. Clients may benefit from service delivery via telehealth, where clinically indicated and in conjunction with family voice and choice.

Position Location: North Hills, CA

Salary Range: $72,560 up to $88,728 per year

Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential.

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! (Issued in two installments: $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period).

Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth available.

Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.