Therapist Bilingual

Salary commensurate with experience: $33.65 to $36.05 (hourly) / Non-Exempt

Full Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

*** Flexible Hours Available

*** Office / Field

*** Majority of our positions are remote, but services are provided either hybrid or in person

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

The Therapist provides crisis intervention, intake assessment, individual, family and group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness. This includes coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living. The Therapist is responsible for monitoring and maintaining documentation of client services within clients’ charts, ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines.

SHIELDS Genesis Program serves adult parenting women with children 0-18 who have a short or moderate-term history of substance abuse. Genesis provides services in both English and Spanish. Genesis provides outpatient and intensive outpatient services. Children with mothers enrolled in Genesis can participate in our Child Development Center or Heros and Sheros. 

Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment!

• $2,000 Recruitment Bonus:  The recruitment bonus of $2,000 will be paid in two lump sums: the first sum of $1,000 will be paid on the next regularly scheduled pay date after successful completion of 90 days of employment. The second sum of $1,000 will be paid after successful completion of 12 months of employment.

• Competitive Wages and room for growth

• Vacation and sick leave

• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family

• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance

• Chiropractic services

• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits

• 17 paid holidays, effective upon hire

• Paid birthday holiday, effective upon hire

• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service

• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service

• Winter break

• Pet Insurance

• BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available

• Employee referral bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals

• Paid educational leave

• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

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Education/Experience:

• Master’s Degree-Registered or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish Required
• A valid California driver's license is required for this position, as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work, client crisis response and emergencies.  A valid car insurance and registration is required.
• DMH documentation and EXYM experience a plus.
• COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer. 

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000, Ext. 1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.org.

Salary : $34 - $36