Mental Health Clinician

Title of Position:	Mental Health Clinician
Location:	Normandie Village
Exempt/Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Union/ Non-Union:	Union
Supervisor:	Program Director

 

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, transitional-aged youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty-five (55) )-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty-four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

We are hiring a qualified and compassionate Mental Health Clinician to join our team! The Mental Health Clinician must have an MSW, MFT, Psy.D. or Ph.D. from an accredited university and be license-eligible. The responsibilities of the position include providing forensically focused individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and clinical case management services to an adult forensic population. Documentation on all services provided must be submitted within 24 hours of service delivery. Clinical staff participates in all meetings and supervision activities. Assists with any other project as indicated by the Program Director or Program Coordinator as needed. Must maintain a clear criminal record for continued employment eligibility.

 

ESSENTIALS DUTIES

• Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
• Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
• Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
• Ability to function as both the primary therapist and member of multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to accurately observe and document client’s behaviors and treatment sessions
• Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
• Ability to handle encounters with clients who may be unstable, angry, hostile, agitated, or intoxicated, by alcohol or street drugs, in an appropriate, effective, and sage manner.
• Crisis intervention for assessing and de-escalating aggressive/assaultive behavior.
• Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
• Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, both verbally and in writing. (Designated bilingual Spanish position)
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to utilize feedback effectively.
• Computer skills (Ability to learn Electronic Records Program and other company computer programs)
• Computer skills in word process for creating and typing court reports or other related documents.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• Masters (MFT, PCC, MSW) or Doctorate in Psychology (PhD, PsyD)
• License-Eligible/Licensed Clinician with the California Board of Psychology/California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Forensic Emphasis from an accredited institution desired.

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing group and individual treatment
• Treatment and diagnostic skills utilizing the DMS IV/V.
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and assessing dangerous/violent behaviors.
• Experience with preparation of written client evaluations.
• Experience with the mentally ill and/or forensic populations.
• Experience in a mental health, correctional, or similar forensic agency, providing individual and group therapy desired.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• TB clearance.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.

 

As you consider taking the next step in your career, these are some of the exciting and competitive benefits we offer:

• Student loan forgiveness qualifying employee
• Medical and dental insurance
• PTO for vacation, sick time, bereavement, and personal holidays
• Bilingual bonus pay, when applicable
• Work alongside a talented, collaborative, and compassionate interdisciplinary team
• Receive professional development support from a supportive management team, and more!