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Mental Health Therapist II/III,
VIVA Counseling Program
Lifeline Community Services is hiring a Mental Health Therapist to support our growing team. You will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment planning, individual and family therapy, and case management to youth up to age 20, their families. Services are provided in schools, at Lifeline's clinic sites, and via Zoom. Our clinicians use a wide variety of counseling modalities and work in a culturally sensitive manner. The position is supervised by the Program Manager, and clinicians receive weekly group and individual supervision. Associate level clinicians gain hours towards licensure, and work Monday - Thursday with weekends off. This is a direct service role that will help our team support youth in reaching their goals!
We're looking for a candidate who is able to connect with youth and families using culturally sensitive and trauma informed practices. This role requires organizational skills, flexibility and teamwork, as the Therapist manages a complex schedule and works as part of the treatment team.
Mental Health Therapist II: BBS registered
Mental Health Therapist III: BBS licensed
Required Qualifications

• BBS registration required - AMFT, LMFT, ACSW, LCSW, APCC, LPCC.

• Experience providing mental health services to youth or young adults.

• Ability to connect with adolescents and young adults while maintaining effective professional boundaries

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong organization, time management and clinical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Behavioral Health Assessments and completes Treatment Plans.
• Provides individual, family and group counseling.

• Provides case coordination with other professionals including psychiatrists, primary care physicians, psychologists, IEP coordinators, schools, social workers, etc.

• Provides crisis management consultation and education, with a specific goal of removing barriers to a sustainable living environment.

• Participates in individual weekly and group supervision.

• Participates in quality assurance review processes and maintain county documentation standards.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full time non-exempt position

• Monday -Thursday, 10 hour shifts (8:45AM - 7:15 PM)

• Tuesday -Friday, 10 hour shifts (8:45AM - 7:15 PM)

Compensation:

• Mental Health Therapist II: BBS registered, $30.00 - $33.00 / hour (DOE)
• Mental Health Therapist III: BBS licensed, $32.29 - $35.00/ hour (DOE)

Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.
Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.

• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).

• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.
Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated. We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.
Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.
We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.
Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment. All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting hotline.
By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.