Mental Health Therapist, Behavioral Health; VIVA Counseling Program - BBS Registered or Licensed

Overview

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 are looking for a candidate who can 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Full-time non-exempt position
• Monday - Friday (8:30AM - 5:00PM) or Monday - Friday (10:30AM - 7:00PM) depending on assignment

• 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 be commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

• 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 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 CAR2

Es — Connected, Authentic, Resourceful, Responsive and Engaged. Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services is committed 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 without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran, among other protected characteristics.

In California, protections include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, disability, familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age. Lifeline is committed to complying with the ADA and FEHA by providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring non-discrimination in employment practices. All employees are encouraged to report discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. By embracing diversity, Lifeline aims to create a vibrant work environment.

As part of our commitment to safety and workplace integrity, North County Lifeline conducts background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees, including driving record checks, employment and reference verifications, TB screening, drug screening, and criminal background checks.