FIVE ACRES - THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' AID SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children, and other clients in accordance with their specific therapeutic needs.. Accurately documents all work with client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.. Advocating and/or ensuring accompaniment for clients (court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitations) with the goal to ensure satisfactory placement of a child in a safe, permanent, and stable home setting.. ACSW, AMFT or APCC registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Working knowledge of the family patterns, child-rearing practices, special needs, traditions and values of the ethnic and cultural groups served by the program/agency.

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Summary:
<div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"><div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"><div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text">Responsible for providing a wide variety of individual, family, and group therapy; case management counseling; crisis intervention; and advocacy services to families, children, and other clients in accordance with their specific therapeutic needs. </div></div></div>

Essential Duties:
Depending upon specific program, assignment may perform any or all of the following:<ol><li>Provides direct clinical work and/or therapeutic services to clients and families as measured by supervision and/or direct or taped observation. </li><li>Complies with productivity standards of the Agency and maintains an appropriate caseload to reach the budgeted daily expectation of billable hours. (Refer to Productivity Policy)</li><li>Submits timely documentation (progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, notes to chart) as outlined in policy and measured via productivity reports (refer to Progress/Case Note Submission Policy).</li><li>Continually assesses the needs and symptoms of clients and families (meets medical necessity) formulating psychosocial diagnosis, gathering history, and determining the most appropriate method (s) of providing treatment/Evidence Based Practice (individual, family, group, supportive, outreach etc.) </li><li>Continually assesses client progress and modifies treatment via completion and submission of outcome measures.</li><li>Accurately documents all work with client and/or family and/or relevant persons as measured by QA standards and peer review audit results.</li><li>Participates in clinical/case supervision by coming prepared to discuss current caseload, documentation and productivity; accepts constructive feedback and direction; and puts feedback into clinical and/or therapeutic practice with clients.</li><li>Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with child (ren), families, and community; works effectively within the Agency and community at large.</li><li>Advocating and/or ensuring accompaniment for clients (court, medical, mediation, medication, and visitations) with the goal to ensure satisfactory placement of a child in a safe, permanent, and stable home setting.</li><li>Maintains knowledge of program standards and policies as developed by Five Acres, COA, Community Care Licensing and other governing bodies; develops personal and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in in-service programs.</li></ol>

Qualifications:
To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent must have:<ul><li>Master’s Degree required</li><li>ACSW, AMFT or APCC registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)</li><li>Must maintain registration as a condition of employment.</li><li>Working knowledge of the family patterns, child-rearing practices, special needs, traditions and values of the ethnic and cultural groups served by the program/agency.</li><li>Ability to work effectively within a multicultural team and agency.</li><li>Working knowledge of community resources that address the special needs of the client base.</li><li>Ability to attend Day 1 of the Pro Act de-escalating system training.</li><li>Maintain First Aid/CPR Certification.</li><li>Must have a valid California Driver License, proof of automobile insurance and meet the Agency’s safe driver guidelines.</li><li>Availability of a personal car with appropriate insurance which employee is willing to use for all Agency business, if needed, adhering to federal motor vehicle safety standards when transporting children.</li><li>Effective communication skills both oral and written; bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English may be preferred.</li><li>Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.<a tabindex="-1" href="https://5acres.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppProfileEdit&action=switchEditTab&hashed=-1726891058&type=next#!" target="_blank" title="Finish" class="iCIMSbutton enabled" rel="noopener"> Finish</a></li><li>Computer skills sufficient to meet production demands of the job including Microsoft Office and WELLIGENT software for program notes.</li><li>Ability to work varied hours including evenings, nights and weekends.</li><li>Knowledge of emergency procedures of the Agency.</li><li>Ability to model positive behaviors and Agency values.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills</li></ul><div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"><div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"><div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text">Compensation Range: $66,560/yr - $96,096/yr Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!</div></div></div>

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