Outpatient Services (OPS)/School Based Services (SBS) Hybrid Clinician

GET TO KNOW US:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

CULTURE:

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ , of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

MISSION:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Outpatient Services (OPS)/School Based Services (SBS) Clinician provides individual,  group,  and  family  counseling  in  the outpatient  center  and  home environments, and on-site in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) schools. This position includes a hybrid work schedule as an essential component of the role. The schedule will consist of a combination of on-site, school-based, community-based, and remote work to meet program needs. All hybrid arrangements are subject to supervisor approval and may be adjusted at any time based on client needs, documentation requirements, productivity expectations, staffing coverage, or agency policy. While hybrid work is a standard aspect of this position, the specific balance of on-site and remote work may vary and is not guaranteed.

Essential Job Duties

1. Provides individual, group, and family counseling in clinic and field (school, home, community-based locations) 3-5 days a week, with the distribution of number of clinic vs field-based cases based on clinic and school-specific needs.
2. Attends weekly supervision
3. Attends monthly staff meetings
4. Consults with school personnel, community partners and treatment team (social workers, psychiatrists, pediatricians, school teachers, etc.) to cultivate strong relations with schools and support client treatment and coordinate care.
5. Must adhere to productivity requirements for DMH contract: expectations are monitored by unit of service completion and must be 50% of work week that is billable time;
6. Completes all documentation in accordance with DMH, Medi-Cal, and agency guideline
7. Work effectively within a milieu of professionals serving children and families while maintaining professionalism, collaboration, and trauma-informed practice.
8. Performs job duties during scheduled work hours unless approved otherwise, and accurately records time worked in compliance with FLSA and agency.
9. Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor consistent and related to above duties.

What You Bring to VDM?

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
2. Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an ACSW, AMFT, or APCC is required for candidates who have obtained their Master’s degree.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of public school systems and comfort working in school, home, and community-based setting

Salary: $68,640 - $70,304

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.