“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”
Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
Job Description
The Children & Families Behavioral Health Therapist provides therapeutic services and support to Illumination Foundation clients.The pay range for this position is $66,560-$90,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family and group psychotherapy to clients experiencing homelessness, utilizing evidence-based and culturally competent interventions.
- Meet with clients in IF Emergency Family Shelters and provide community-based referrals as appropriate to clients who are successfully matched to housing opportunities.
- Complete bio-psycho-social, PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs, MMSE and other appropriate assessments to determine necessary interventions, treatments, and support for enrolled clients.
- Provide rehabilitative services to clients which might include assistance in restoring or maintaining client’s functional skills, daily living skills, social skills, and accessing needed community services and support resources.
- Complete documentation in electronic health record within 48 hours and maintain patient records consistent with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
- Provide therapy services consistent with program and funding source contractual requirements (i.e. grants, county contracts).
- Assess for and provide crisis intervention.
- Collaborate with teams including site staff/management, case management, substance abuse counselors, and external service providers (with appropriate ROI) to ensure client-centered care and treatment.
- Research and build relationships with agencies in the community for client resources and linkage.
- Attend clinical and administrative supervision meetings as assigned.
- Follows the ethical and practice guidelines as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
- Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Registration and in good standing with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Professional Clinical Counselor Intern (PCCI)
- Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both orally and written.
- Computer literate and experienced with computer programs such as Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Valid CA Driver’s License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance
Preferred:
- 2+ years of clinical experience working with children & families.
- Two years of experience working with clients experiencing homelessness.
- Training/certification in Evidence-Based Practices is highly preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
- Experience using an electronic health record is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 401K with Company Matching
- 10 days vacation PTO/year
- 6 days sick PTO/year
- 10 days holiday PTO/year
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans
