What are the responsibilities and job description for the OUTPATIENT INTAKE THERAPIST position at Penny Lane?
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Job Summary:
The Outpatient Intake Therapist conducts/completes mental health assessments and develops/creates Client Problem Lists in various settings (clinic, school, field locations and client’s homes). The Outpatient Intake Therapist may also provide short term mental health services while client is awaiting assignment to a primary therapist. The Outpatient Intake Therapist will be working with clients referred from DMH, DCFS, other provider agencies and all Penny Lane programs. Therapists work collaboratively with the Case Manager and treatment team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives. Therapists document all service according to DMH and Penny Lane documentation guidelines.
The Outpatient Intake 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 school the Outpatient Intake 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, DCFS, 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:
- Active Licensed LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist.
- Or ASW or MFT Intern with completed BBS pre-license hours.
- Post Master’s clinical work treating children and/or adolescents preferred.
- Proficient in DMH paperwork and meet requirements for self-approval for documentation agency per policy.
- 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
Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth available.
Salary Range: $74,737 up to $91,390 per year
$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS! (Issued in two installments: $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 upon successfully completing the six month introductory period).
HRSA Loan Repayment – Lancaster, CA site only
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.