Therapist (FSP)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWhittier Boulevard, Friendly Hills, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, 90603, United States
About the Team
The Mental Health department at The Whole Child is dedicated to empowering families through a strengths-based approach. Our mission is to provide community-based clinical services that align with our core values, ensuring that every client receives care that supports their unique environmental setting and mental well-being. We operate within a multidisciplinary framework, often collaborating with licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and social work students to deliver comprehensive treatment.
About the Role
This position serves as a vital link in our continuum of care, working directly under a Program Director to deliver clinical services to individuals, families, and groups. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and providing psychotherapy in diverse settings including homes, schools, and offices. The role emphasizes a community-based philosophy, requiring you to navigate complex variables to solve practical problems for clients facing mental health challenges.
A significant portion of this role involves field work, with approximately 50% of your time spent driving to client locations. You will engage in crisis intervention, facilitate Family Team Meetings, and participate in after-hours crisis line rotations for FSP services. The position also offers opportunities to mentor social work and psychology students while consulting with community agencies to enhance local mental health resources.
Hiring Process
Candidates are expected to meet specific licensing and educational requirements, including registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The interview process will evaluate your clinical experience, ability to work with special populations, and fit within our multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will be cross-trained as needed to support the agency's evolving needs.
Equal Opportunity
The Whole Child is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not reject candidates based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or sex. We are committed to inclusivity and will consider candidates with physical impairments, provided the duties can be performed safely and effectively.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Whittier Boulevard, Friendly Hills, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, 90603, United States
Whittier, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleInterview individuals and families to obtain treatment history
- check_circleAssess patient functioning within environmental settings
- check_circleProvide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families
- check_circleProvide crisis intervention and evaluate need for higher level of care
- check_circleParticipate in multidisciplinary treatment review meetings
- check_circleProvide consultation services to community agencies
- check_circleParticipate in after-hours crisis line rotation for FSP
- check_circleFacilitate periodic Child/Client Family Team Meetings
- check_circleEstablish treatment plans addressing mental and behavioral needs
- check_circleDeliver mental health services in community, school, and home settings
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's degree from accredited social work or psychology program
- verifiedOne year experience with special populations and multidisciplinary team
- verifiedRegistered with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW or Registered Associate MFT
- verifiedOne year mental health setting experience or supervised fieldwork
Nice to Have
Bilingual
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFree standard HMO Health, Dental, and Vision planscheck_circle401k plan with 4% employer matchcheck_circlePTO that accrues to 15 days annually and increases with senioritycheck_circle14 Paid Holidays annuallyBilingual Stipend if applicable
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Psycho Education, Electronic Health Record, Exym, LPS Authority, Child/client Family Team Meetings, Asw, Ra MFT.
Education: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology program.
Frequently asked questions about Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing
What does a Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing do?expand_more
A Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing is responsible for the following: Interview individuals and families to obtain treatment history; Assess patient functioning within environmental settings; Provide psychotherapy to individuals, groups, and families; and Provide crisis intervention and evaluate need for higher level of care.
What are the requirements for this Therapist (FSP) role?expand_more
To qualify for the Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing position, applicants should have: Master's degree from accredited social work or psychology program; One year experience with special populations and multidisciplinary team; Registered with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW or Registered Associate MFT; and One year mental health setting experience or supervised fieldwork.
Where is the Therapist (FSP) role at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing located?expand_more
Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing is based in Whittier Boulevard, Friendly Hills, Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, 90603, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Therapist (FSP) job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing has listed this Therapist (FSP) role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Therapist (FSP) role?expand_more
Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
What skills do you need for the Therapist (FSP) role at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing?expand_more
Key skills for Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing include Psychotherapy; Crisis Intervention; Psycho Education; Electronic Health Record; Exym; LPS Authority; Child/client Family Team Meetings; and Asw.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work or psychology program.
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Therapist (FSP) at The Whole Child - Mental Health & Housing is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.