ROLE SUMMARY

The Clinical Therapist provides mental health services to culturally diverse populations in the Central and South Los Angeles communities. Clinical activities include but may not be limited to 1) assessment and diagnosis using DSM 5 and ICD-10 manuals, 2) collaboration with clients and caregivers to develop treatment plans focused on reducing impairment, improving resiliency and family functioning, and connecting families with supportive community resources, and 3) providing individual and family psychotherapy through the use of electronic and telephonic means. Therapists work with a multidisciplinary team within and outside the agency, including caregivers/parents, school staff, DCFS, Case Managers, and medical staff. Therapist must demonstrate an ability to relate to a culturally diverse population and staff. Therapist will be responsible for the timely completion of clinical documents using the agency’s Electronic Health Record, including treatment plans, progress notes, assessments, and other clinical documentation. These must comply with state and LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH) guidelines and timeframes. Duties and responsibilities reflect Wellnest’s Core Values, including Excellence and Integrity, Integrated and Accessible Care, Life-Long Wellness, Empowerment and Respect, a Family-Focused Approach, and Productive Partnerships with other community institutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide trauma-informed individual psychotherapy with children and adults, family therapy, and collateral sessions using telehealth.
• Perform intakes & assessments to determine the need for services as well as treatment
• Develop, administer, evaluate, and modify therapeutic plans and problem lists
• Facilitate attachment and support children’s early developmental processes with parents or caregivers through the use of video apps
• Collaborate and cooperate with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their families
• Advocate for parents and children when making outside referrals for services
• Completion of documentation, including finishing all progress notes within three days using our Electronic Health Record System (EXYM)
• Use the Wellnest Risk Level protocols and Risk Level Charts in determining responses to high-risk situations
• Meet or exceed service delivery requirements
• Represents Wellnest at virtual community services, funder events, and events related to outreach for clients and supporters of the organization
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) plus clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling. Supervision for clinical hours for master’s level clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure is provided. Current registration with the licensing board is required. Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability is highly desired.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employee may be asked to participate in cross-training programs or pursue additional education or training when it is determined to be in the agency's best interest. Must have knowledge of community resources. Employee must maintain a valid California driver’s license and clean driving record that meets Wellnest’s insurance carrier’s criteria for liability coverage. In keeping with Company policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Proof that you will be fully vaccinated and boosted per eligibility guidelines against COVID-19 by your employment start date. Per the CDC and Department of Public Health, individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19: two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna or vaccine authorized by the World Health Organization), or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). The Company will provide exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee will work remotely, so they must have a confidential space to provide client services and must use Wellnest-approved virtual platforms to provide services and participate in meetings. Employee may be required to work flexible evening and/or weekend hours for time-sensitive projects and events.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, office personnel, other employees, and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manual and office documents
• Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, gather, transcribe, and post data, analyze, synthesize, and classify information, and draw valid conclusions where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to work independently and with others - including other employees, clients, and members of the public - in face-to-face and telephonic contexts
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and manage time, meet deadlines, and perform duties under time constraints
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands
• Maintain a high level of concentration and attention to detail for extended periods
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards per agency and community policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to talk or hear to give and receive information and instructions
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to use computer keyboard up to 50% of the day
• Ability to be on a virtual platform while providing telehealth therapy up to 8 hours a day
• Visual acuity, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision for work on a laptop or other computer equipment
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Computer literate (basic working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, Excel, and Outlook) and data/electronic records program currently in use
• Able to use telephone, office copier, calculator, fax machine, computer printer and scanner, or other equipment as required

This description only illustrates its duties, responsibilities, and requirements. It is not intended, nor should it be interpreted, to describe every duty the employee may be required to perform.