Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Clinician

About the role

The Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Clinician (Clinician) works under the clinical supervision of the Director of Youth and Young Adult Services. This role involves conducting professional mental health assessments, providing CAPIT services, and engaging with high-risk, marginalized, or vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and diagnostic assessments to develop personalized treatment and recovery plans.
• Develop urgent crisis care plans to resolve and help clients cope with acute mental or emotional problems.
• Plan and conduct therapy programs addressing presenting problems identified through the assessment process.
• Provide crisis intervention, mental health treatment (individual and/or group/family counseling), and other related mental health care services.
• Utilize evidence-based treatment modalities consistent with program goals and clients' needs.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary team to review client cases, treatment approaches, clinical issues, client progress, and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate supportive services by linking clients to community resources.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in accordance with agency policies, licensing, and regulatory standards.
• Offer guidance on trauma-informed services across departments.
• Partner with various departments to ensure pregnant or parenting transition-age youth (TAY) receive comprehensive services.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations and other providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Represent Allies in community stakeholder or partner meetings.
• Manage client files, complete and update case records, and perform other administrative duties.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of program activity reports and other required documentation.
• Support the program/department in reaching annual plans and agency-wide goals.
• Attend and participate in all mandated trainings, work groups, program activities, focus groups, and staff development/training activities.
• Travel throughout Los Angeles County as required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or Clinical Psychology.
• Current license as an LMFT, LCSW, or Psychologist in the state of California.
• Two years of recent, related experience in youth/young adult crisis intervention and mental health services.
• Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for pertussis (Tdap), measles (MMR), and influenza (can decline).
• Class “C” driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Alignment with Allies’ mission and philosophy.
• Excellent knowledge of Crisis Intervention Theory, Systems Theory, and other relevant theoretical approaches.
• Knowledge and experience with key evidence-based models like Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
• Understanding of child and adolescent development and how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences impact development.
• Adept at developing relationships with community members and community-based organizations to reach shared goals and foster engagement.
• Dedication to creating and supporting culturally responsive services provided by a culturally diverse workforce.
• Experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ+.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience with DMH contracts, Medi-Cal billing/documentation, or EHR systems.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in a continuously changing and complex environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to handle and manage confidential information in compliance with HIPAA standards and agency policies.
• Ability to serve as a role model for children/youth, TAY, and families served by Allies.

Benefits

• Full benefits package offered, including competitive pay, 12 holidays per calendar year, 10 vacation days per year, 10 sick leave days per year, 10 jury duty days, 401k retirement plan with a 50% employer match for the first 4%, and more.
• Initial and ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Employee referral incentive – $1,500.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Credit Union membership.