Therapist, MAT
Company: Foothill Family
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
SUMMARYThis position conducts comprehensive psychological
assessments for newly detained foster infants, children and
adolescents, assessments that will be presented to the court by the
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to ensure that
these children's needs are met. This position also provides
individual and group therapy, treatment and case management
services to clients and their families ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESSupports and promotes the mission of the Agency:
Foothill Family empowers children and families to achieve success
in relationships, school, and work through community-based services
that advance growth and development.Conducts comprehensive
psychological assessments for newly detained foster infants,
children and adolescents, assessments that will be presented to the
court by DCFS to ensure that these children's needs are met.
Completes MAT assessments (Summaries of Findings) under strict
timelines required by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and
DCFS, which address the following areas: trauma exposure,
development, mental health, educational, medical and dental along
with a section of family history, their strengths and challenges.
Gathers information through one-on-one interviews with foster
parents, children, biological parents, teachers, day care
providers, other mental health providers as well as collaborating
with social workers and the DCFS MAT Coordinator. Presents Summary
of Findings to DCFS staff, parents, foster parents, children and
any other additional people integral to the child's wellbeing.
Complete either the ICARE or the DMH Child/Adolescent assessment.
Links the child to a mental health care provider, as
needed.Provides treatment and case management to Foothill clients
and their familiesCarries a caseload of which will possibly include
individual therapy, conjoint, family and group therapy play
therapy, sexual abuse treatment, child abuse treatment, crisis
intervention, school based services and in-home treatment. Provides
direct service to child, adolescent, and adult clients, including
difficult to reach, traumatized, or disengaged individuals and
families. Identifies and intervenes with the needs of abused and
neglected children and adults. Facilitates groups that engages and
motivates group members in a manner that is beneficial to the group
member and enhances his/her participation in the group. Leads
discussions and facilitates group activities as relevant to group
issues and topics. Demonstrates an understanding of group dynamics.
Identifies symptoms of health, mental health and substance use
conditions and responds accordingly. Advocates for clients, as well
as providing relevant information about community resources when
needed. Attends meetings as required to assist in client care.
Attends all mandatory Agency meetings.Prepares for supervision and
incorporates supervisor's input into client care.Assists intake,
reception, clinical staff, and accounting in the collection of
complete and accurate information necessary for treatment and
billing.Follows Agency billing procedures by providing accurate
information, working in concert with accounting and maintaining a
clinical relationship with clients.Represents the Agency at
community meetings; provides in-service training consults with
other agencies, the Department of Children and Family Services
(DCFS), courts, and schools. Represents the Agency at marketing
events and to professionals from other agencies.Provides telephone
counseling for emergencies both during office hours and outside of
office hours for clients.Provides individual, family and group
short-term treatment utilizing evidence based practices to
facilitate positive strength-based change.Delivers services
required by each treatment plan for assigned cases.POSITION
REQUIREMENTSLicensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage
Family Therapist or registration with State of California and an
active intern number as an Associate MFT or Associate Clinical
Social Worker.Master's degree from accredited social work, marriage
and family therapy, or psychology program. Ability to complete a
comprehensive and narrative psycho-social assessment that will be
presented to DCFS and the courts. Excellent writing skills.Clinical
experience working with children 0-5 preferable.Excellent verbal
skills in order to present complex psycho-social information at the
MAT meetings. Experience in providing direct service to
individuals, families and groups. Experience in providing child
abuse treatment.Experience in providing treatment to children with
serious emotional problems.Ability to effectively use of DSM V.Good
computer skills. Ability to navigate Foothill Family's EHRS and
provide telehealth services as needed.Ability to manage county
imposed deadlines.Knowledge and sensitivity to cultural
differences.An understanding of child development, as well as
individual and family functioning.Valid CA Driver's License and
maintains insurability on the Agency's auto liability policy
(including a minimum of 2 years driving experience) and maintains
the California state required auto insurance liability
limits.Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.PI207924488
Keywords: Foothill Family, Pasadena , Therapist, MAT, Healthcare , Pasadena, California
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