What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Justice Program Therapist position at Aviva Family and Children's Services?
Aviva Family and Children’s Services Mission Statement
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the MHS Clinical Supervisor, the Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) Therapist is responsible for providing mental health services to a caseload of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. In collaboration with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) team within the juvenile hall setting, the therapist delivers individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. The JJP Therapist is also responsible for completing all required documentation in compliance with agency policies and County regulations.
Responsibilities
The JJP Therapist is also responsible for providing additional therapeutic services to support both department and agency operations. These may include, but are not limited to:
The JJP Therapist may provide services to children, adolescents, or families outside of the juvenile hall setting and may participate in special projects or other duties as assigned by the MHS Clinical Supervisor or Director of Mental Health Services.
Aviva believes every child and every family in our Los Angeles community deserves the chance for a brighter future. We provide compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance to at-risk children and families.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the MHS Clinical Supervisor, the Juvenile Justice Program (JJP) Therapist is responsible for providing mental health services to a caseload of youth involved in the juvenile justice system. In collaboration with the Department of Mental Health (DMH) team within the juvenile hall setting, the therapist delivers individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention and case management. The JJP Therapist is also responsible for completing all required documentation in compliance with agency policies and County regulations.
Responsibilities
The JJP Therapist is also responsible for providing additional therapeutic services to support both department and agency operations. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting MAT (Multidisciplinary Assessment Team) program assessments
- Performing mental health assessments
- Delivering on-going mental health services as needed
- Provide consistent individual psychotherapy to youth in juvenile hall, including crisis intervention as needed.
- Complete and submit all clinical documentation and Case Record Reviews in compliance with agency and DMH regulations (including, but not limited to, assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes).
- Consistently meet agency service delivery and billing requirements.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision (and group supervision if required); consult with supervisors as needed for clinically significant situations (e.g., suicidal ideation, suspected child abuse, or other crises).
- Learn and implement Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) with fidelity to their models.
- Maintain responsibility for an assigned caseload of JJP youth under licensed supervision.
- Conduct initial and annual clinical assessments, including:
- Gathering comprehensive client history
- Conducting mental status examinations
- Providing diagnostic impressions
- Deliver case management services, including coordination of care, crisis intervention, referrals, and outreach, as needed.
- Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- Provide clinical input related to diagnosis and behavioral functioning; assist in the development and recommendation of treatment plans.
- Attend and contribute to case conferences as needed.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with intra-agency staff, County departments, schools, referring agencies, physicians, and community-based organizations.
- Serve as a liaison and consultant to community partners, school personnel, parents, and other mental health providers to assess and address client and community needs.
- Coordinate access to emergency psychiatric support services.
- Serve as a client advocate within the juvenile justice and mental health systems.
- Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and sensitivity in all aspects of service delivery.
- Actively engage in quality improvement initiatives and agency projects.
The JJP Therapist may provide services to children, adolescents, or families outside of the juvenile hall setting and may participate in special projects or other duties as assigned by the MHS Clinical Supervisor or Director of Mental Health Services.
Salary : $72,750