Who We Are:

Hillsides is a premier provider dedicated to healing children and young adults, strengthening families, and transforming communities through quality comprehensive services and advocacy. We have provided services to surrounding communities since 1913. We promote a client-driven, strengths-based organization of excellence that embraces communities using Trauma Informed Care (TIC) principles that builds trusting, collaborative relationships.

Job Type: Full-time with Opportunity with Flexible Scheduling
Starting Salary Range: $68,640.00 - $77,640.00 per year

• Therapist BBS $68,640
• Therapist BBS plus Bilingual $72,640
• Therapist BBS, Bilingual, plus Licensed $77,640

What We Offer:

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

• Employee Sign-on Bonus of $4,000
• Full Service Partnership (FSP) Program Stipend of $2,600 per year 
• Bilingual stipend of $4,000 for applicable positions
• Pre-Licensure Reimbursement Program: Receive $500 reimbursement for licensing fees and exam prep materials
• 13 Paid Holiday per year including Cesar Chavez & Juneteenth, earn up to 22 days of PTO
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunity to gain extensive work experience as a clinician working with children & families
• Robust training opportunities: Evidence Based Practices, Shared Core Practice Model & Trauma Informed Care.
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Supervision available for Licensure.
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Medical insurance offering 3 HMO with Kaiser and Health Net, and also a PPO Plan
• Dental insurance both HMO & PPO options, with 100% employer paid for HMO employee only coverage plan
• Life and AD&D insurance 100% employer paid up to two times the annual salary
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• 401k Plan: Hillsides offers a standard 401k plan with employer match with bi-level matching up to 5%; eligibility for enrollment in this plan is upon the date of hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

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
• Candidate must be registered and in good standing with the BBS
• 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 to prevent re-traumatization which promotes healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Hillsides is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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