Psychiatric Clinical Therapist

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
• 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.

We are seeking a full‑time Psychiatric Clinical Therapist for our Palmdale location. This position will be responsible for maintaining a dual caseload of medication‑only case management clients as well as providing mental health treatment services to children and adolescents in assigned programs. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrist, therapists and other professionals working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive whole‑person care.

• Evaluates client and family case management and brief intervention needs for clients in medication case management services.
• Provides linkage and referrals as needed for client and family support services.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy to assigned mental health caseload.
• Works collaboratively with psychiatrists to ensure client’s holistic mental health needs are addressed.
• Provides a range of treatment services including but not limited to intakes, assessments, ongoing treatment planning and discharge planning.
• Provides field‑based services (when needed) to meet the needs of the client which may include where the client lives or other community locations.
• Develops effective, individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
• Handles client crisis and symptom management, including outside of normal work hours. Will participate in Agency wide on call and duty officer rotations.
• Actively involves caregivers in treatment through collateral and family sessions, parent education programs, and family support groups.
• Meet expected performance billable hours as assigned by Program Manager.
• Completes all documentation according to Agency, HIPAA, and funder standards within required timelines.
• Participates in supervision, meetings and trainings related to position and services provided including evidence‑based practice trainings, boosters, and consultations as assigned.
• Hours:
  
  Full‑time (40 hours), Monday – Friday, with a minimum of two evenings per week (11am – 8pm).
• A.M.F.T., A.C.S.W. $71,640
• L.M.F.T., L.C.S.W. $73,640 – $78,640
• Additional years of experience will be considered as well
• $3,000 differential available for bilingual Spanish‑English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify)

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Relevant work and/or intern experience providing direct mental health services to children and adolescents.
• Ability to work effectively with highly traumatized children and families.
• Ability to appropriately respond to volatile families and high‑risk situations.
• Knowledge of and experience with providing culturally competent services.
• Ability to effectively work collaboratively with all disciplines of the treatment team in a professional manner.
• Able to work independently and to seek supervision when needed.
• Must demonstrate good written, verbal and computer skills.
• Must be organized, dependable and take a proactive approach to work
• M.S.W. or MA/MS with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from a regionally accredited graduate program.
• Must be eligible for registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences and maintain registration in good standing.
• Must have a continuous clear…