Clinical Therapist - ERICS / DIS Counselor

About Us & Why We're Hiring

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys


• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.


• We serve thousands of children and families annually


• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals


• We are seeking passionate people to join our team   

If our mission resonates, keep reading.

• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.


• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.


• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities


• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.
  
  

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist / ERICS Counselor for our Northpoint School to provide Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services/Clinical Services to the students in a non-public school setting as recommended on the student’s IEP.

What You’ll Do

• Develops social, emotional, behavioral and counseling IEP goals to Northpoint Students.


• Provides designated social, emotional, behavioral and counseling services to Northpoint students.


• Collaborates/ consults with school personnel and attends IEP meetings.


• Assists in designing treatment plans and implementation of classroom behavioral management techniques.


• Provides consultation and assistance for teaching staff to help with their student’s emotional and behavioral needs.


• Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.


• Provides assistance to parents to help improve school functioning.


• Maintains clinical charts and completes program paperwork.      


• Hours: Full-time (40 hours), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (subject to change based on client, agency, and school needs)


• This position works on the Northpoint School calendar schedule and receives paid time off based on the holiday calendar.

Starting Salary:

• A.M.F.T. and A.C.S.W. $64,500 - $67,500


• L.M.F.T. and L.C.S.W. $67,500 - $76,000

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents and their families.


• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.


• Experience working with a classroom/ academic setting preferred.


• Knowledge of behavior therapy preferred


• Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate and creative methods of engagement.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.


• Comfort working with high risk cases.


• MSW, or MA/MS with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Must be eligible to register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.


• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance

• Free supervision for licensure


• Educational Assistance Reimbursement


• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement


• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services


• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU


• Work-life balance – this position works on a school schedule with plenty of time off!


• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.


• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!


• Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program


• And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/

Contingencies

• Must be fully vaccinated/boosted to comply with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and LAUSD mandate. The Center will provide accommodations as required by applicable law.