Safe Place for Youth · 1 month ago
Youth and Family Health & Wellness Therapist
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expSafe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. The Health and Wellness Therapist will support the growth of SPY’s clinical services by providing therapeutic support and developing treatment plans for transitional age youth and their families.
AssociationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively to develop, innovate, and grow SPY’s Pregnant and Parenting (PP) Program within our Clinical Department in alignment with SPY’s Strategic Plan
Provide in-person therapeutic services at both our drop-in Center (Venice, CA) and at our family housing sites (Inglewood, CA), including individual and group therapy
Develop and facilitate parenting support groups, educational workshops, and clinical groups
Outreach and engage transitional age youth who are pregnant and parenting and complete program intakes
Facilitate comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial assessments with transitional age youth, as well as developmental assessments with young children in our family housing program
Collaborate with members to develop treatment plans designed to meet member identified goals, utilize clinically appropriate trauma-informed interventions, and document progress
Ensure therapeutic services with youth and families are strengths based, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and utilize harm reduction
Participate in On-Call Clinician rotation during drop-in hours, completing risk assessments and safety plans when clinically indicated
Contribute to clinical case conferences at the drop-in center and family housing sites
Complete clinical documentation, activity tracking, and outcome reporting in a timely fashion
Train Clinical Interns in the P&P Program
Manage inventory and dissemination of supplies for the PP Program
Advocate and build community partnerships by attending external community meetings and events
Work collaboratively across internal departments and assist with general SPY programming as needed
Coordinate trainings for staff on P&P related topics
Work within established legal and ethical guidelines
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program, department, and organization
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
Registered as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
At least 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services with skill in rapport building
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, sexual and reproductive health, intimate partner violence, and intergenerational trauma transmission
Knowledge of mental health diagnosing using a whole person care and culturally sensitive approach
Ability to work and communicate effectively with parents and children
Commitment to inclusive and restorative justice practices, anti-racism, and trauma-informed care
A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values, and culture of SPY
A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions for an emerging organization and an openness to learning
An ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of individuals, departments, and organizations
Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
Knowledge of child and dependent adult abuse mandated reporting laws
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage
403b with agency contribution
Vacation/sick time
Weekly meditation/mindfulness
Professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth
Company
Safe Place for Youth
SPY's mission is to empower young people experiencing homelessness to thrive by providing lasting, community-driven solutions
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erika Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
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