Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

About the role

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. This position is located in Sylmar, CA at the Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment (CS) program, a 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment with 24/7 intensive treatment designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at the start of treatment (and as needed), develop and maintain treatment plans.
• Conduct family collateral and discharge planning.
• Provide direct care to meet physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
• Engage in admission and diagnostic formulation, screen incoming referrals.
• Work with referring parties (social workers, nurses, hospital liaisons, etc.) to ensure appropriate client care and treatment planning.
• Perform duties under direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, with some tasks accomplished independently.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
• Valid California Driver's License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
• Current First Aid certification from an approved agency (e.g., American Red Cross) or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
• For Mental Health Specialist II (MHS II): Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• For Mental Health Specialist III (MHS III): Active licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Licensed clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation matching skills and experience.
• Generous time off: ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package: employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; additional voluntary benefits to support lifestyle.
• Professional growth opportunities: on-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities; career development programs; supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee recognition and rewards: a culture that celebrates and rewards hard work and dedication.

Pay

Starting compensation: $70,304 – $73,819 per year.

Schedule

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.