Therapist CAPIT

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Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The CAPIT Therapist provides mental health services including intake, assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and parenting education. Therapists will be working with clients referred to the CAPIT program. The Therapist works collaboratively with other program staff to assess and link clients to needed community services and supports. Therapists are to document all services according to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) standards and Penny Lane Centers documentation guidelines.

The CAPIT Therapist possesses strong 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 school, the CAPIT 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 Centers staff, DCFS, DMH, and agency partners is crucial. This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

The CAPIT Therapist follows all Penny Lane Centers policies and procedures regarding the Heart Centered Culture, cultural sensitivity, and cultural awareness. The CAPIT Therapist supports the agency mission and vision in their interaction with children, youth, families, and partner agencies.

Requirements:

• Master's level, registered with the BBS as an Associate or Licensed as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist.

• Preferred two years' experience in the provision of therapy services to low income and ethnically diverse clients.
• Knowledge of DMH paperwork preferred but not required.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English required.
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: Lancaster, CA

Salary Range: $74, 513 up to $93,003 per year

Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential.

$5,000 Sign-on bonus - Issued in two installments: $2,500 upon date of hire and $2,500 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period.

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. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

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.