Therapist, Mental Health

Overview

Bilingual Spanish speaking desired.

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you! We are one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health and social-emotional challenges. Since our founding in 1975, we have grown significantly, expanding our reach to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Today, we offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families. These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact. At the heart of The Help Group s mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives.

We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow! Here, you ll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Come be part of a team dedicated to empowering adolescents, adults and families facing mental health, social and emotional challenges because everyone deserves a great future. Through strategic partnerships with governmental agencies and innovative programs like Full Service Partnership (FSP), Wraparound (WRAP), PIER, we foster long-term skills and support systems, enhancing the well-being of individuals and families across all stages of life.

• Full-Time
• Locations:
  Palmdale, Van Nuys

• Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work
• Must registered with the BBS as an LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ACSW
• Two years’ clinical experience with children and families, preferably ages 2-5
• Minimum one year experience working with multiple-issue families (e.g. unemployment, poverty, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness)
• one year experience working within school, day rehabilitation, day treatment, psychiatric hospital or residential treatment setting preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking desired.

This role delivers therapeutic services to children and families through individual, group, and family treatment, including crisis intervention and home‑based support when needed. The clinician collaborates with parents, school personnel, medical providers, and community agencies while maintaining accurate, confidential documentation and meeting professional standards. Additional responsibilities include providing guidance to milieu staff, participating in trainings and meetings, managing cases, and occasionally transporting clients.

• Provide individual, group, milieu and family treatment (home based family treatment may be required).
• Routine and frequent collateral work with parents, psychiatrists, teachers, assistants, speech and occupational therapists, caseworkers, and others as needed.
• Provide therapeutic support to the milieu, as well as clinical guidance to milieu staff.
• Attend, participate, and/ or lead monthly evening parent trainings, meetings, and/or multifamily groups.
• Provide case management services, which may include interfacing with Department of Children and Family Service (DCFS), school officials, law enforcement, and others as needed.
• Provide 24-hour availability and crisis intervention to assigned clients on an as needed basis.
• Participate in scheduled staff, agency wide, utilization review, and other meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Maintain client information in a confidential manner.
• Maintain client charts in a responsible manner and meet all paperwork and deadline requirements.
• Comply with the Agency guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Comply with applicable professional licensing or certification requirements and ethical standards.
• Provide emergency back up as a van driver or monitor to transport clients to and from program.
• Arrange work…