Who We Are:

We are a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality, comprehensive services and advocacy. We envision a world in which children and young adults, families, and communities are able to heal, grow, and thrive.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-time, Exempt opportunity

Starting Salary Range: $71,500 - 80,500

• Therapist BBS $71,500
• Therapist BBS plus Bilingual $ 75,500
• Therapist BBS, Bilingual, plus Licensed $ 80,500

FSP Stipend: $3,500 per year (In addition to the salary, the position is eligible for the stipend)

What We Offer:

An outstanding benefits package and numerous opportunities for career growth and advancement within our organization!

• AI-assisted note-taking to streamline documentation and enhance focus on client care
• Employee Sign-on Bonus of $4,000
• Bilingual stipend of $4,000 for applicable positions.
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan

• The Difference Card- Employer-funded benefit that works alongside an employee's health insurance plan to help offset out-of-pocket costs like copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Vision insurance offers 100% employer-paid vision plan through EyeMed for you and your entire family
• 50 hours of paid sick leave
• 401(k) with no wait period and no vesting schedule
• 401(k) matching up to 4%

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Other duties may be assigned.

The essential functions include:

• Provide mental health services to clients and their families participating in the FSP Program
• Knowledge and practice in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Mandating reporting laws
• Participate in individual clinical supervision with a licensed supervisor and group supervision with peer group
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with intra-agency systems such as DMH, DCFS, Office of Probation, Office of Conservatorship and other government or private entities who are also invested in the client's well being
• Responsible for carrying a caseload of 10-12  FSP clients, depending on the client's acuity level, which includes administrative oversight of the client's files, and timely completion of goals, annuals and OMAs
• Timely reporting of all work related documentation including mileage reimbursement, Outreach and Engagement forms, productivity packets and follow up correspondence to HR regarding proof of car insurance and BBS annual registration
• Provide case management and resources to clients such as housing and employment
• Available to work evenings as needed
• Available on call to respond to crisis 24/7
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES

• Master's Degree in Social Welfare or counseling from an accredited college or university
• Strong knowledge base of the Recovery Model, crisis intervention and systems theory
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse clientele & staff
• Registered with the BBS and has a BBS number
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Valid California drivers license, driving record and personal vehicle insurance acceptable to Hillsides' insurance carrier

TRAUMA INFORMED CARE (TIC)

Hillsides practices Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognizes the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma; Employees are asked to comprehensively integrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices with the goal to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

HILLSIDES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, veteran or military status, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.