Mental Health Therapist I
Alliance for Community Empowerment
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Post Date: May 22, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: - n/a -
Salary: $33.57 to $37.54 hourly
Location: US - California - Canoga Park
Job Reference: - n/a -
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Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carries out intake and eligibility determinations and makes appropriate referrals when the applicant is not eligible for ACE services; conducts participant assessments leading to enrollment; completes and updates participant service plans.
Coordinates wrap-around services with other providers; provides transportation of participants to meet program goals.
Organizes, coordinates, prepares, and delivers groups and workshops for participants and their families.
Fosters positive relationships with clients, community members, families, and partner organizations.
Diagnoses, creates, implements, and documents individualized treatment plans according to participant needs and circumstances.
Refers patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary.
Follows all safety protocols and maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information.
Collaborates with participants to develop post-treatment activity plans.
Working closely with the Director of Clinical Services and program case managers, you'll ensure that all services meet the highest standards of care and ethical compliance.
Maintains compliance with ethical codes and standards.
Safely manage participants in instances of mental health crisis.
Works to incorporate into organizational culture best practices for diversity, equity, inclusion, restorative justice, and trauma-informed care.
Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
Possesses knowledge of the role and duties of the position; understands the department’s roles and can meet the expectations of the position for work schedule, punctuality, attendance, time management, productivity, and quality of work.
Possesses the interpersonal skills needed to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive professional work environment conducive to effective service delivery; communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
Is sensitive to community, cultural, and personal dignity of program participants and can successfully engage, assess, and plan services for participants typical of the program’s target population. Recognizes appropriate boundaries and limitations on interactions with program participants and their families and the need to maintain professional standards and practices. Is familiar with standard approaches to accurate participant record keeping, including timely charting, notation formats, content limitations, and confidentiality practices.
Proficient at utilizing a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities/interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy*
Therapist II requires licensure (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP).
Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Possess a current California Driver’s License, clean DMV record & adequate auto insurance.
Must submit to a Department of Justice Criminal background check.
Initial TB employment clearance required.
Fluent in Spanish, verbal/written, and the ability to conduct services in Spanish preferred.

Notes
BENEFITS:
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan with employer contributions at 2% of your annual salary
$100,000 life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
5 days vacation time
Vacation will then accrue up to 10 days vacation time after completion of 2 years working at ACE and up to 15 days of vacation time after 5+ years of employment
Up to 6 sick days a year
15 paid holidays
Weekly Supervision Provided
Career development training



Contact Details
Name: Jose Gonzalez
Address: 6925 Canoga Avenue
City: Canoga Park
State/Province: California
Zipcode: 91303
Country: United States
Ph: 7473041984