Clinical Therapist - ERICS / DIS Counselor

About Us & Why We're Hiring

• We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.
• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team

• If our mission resonates, keep reading.
• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
• Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

The Position

We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist / ERICS Counselor for our Northpoint School to provide Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services/Clinical Services to the students in a non-public school setting as recommended on the student’s IEP.

• What You’ll Do
• Develops social, emotional, behavioral and counseling IEP goals to Northpoint Students.
• Provides designated social, emotional, behavioral and counseling services to Northpoint students.
• Collaborates/ consults with school personnel and attends IEP meetings.
• Assists in designing treatment plans and implementation of classroom behavioral management techniques.
• Provides consultation and assistance for teaching staff to help with their student’s emotional and behavioral needs.
• Provides crisis intervention services as necessary.
• Provides assistance to parents to help improve school functioning.
• Maintains clinical charts and completes program paperwork.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours), Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (subject to change based on client, agency, and school needs)
• This position works on the Northpoint School calendar schedule and receives paid time off based on the holiday calendar.

Starting Salary

• A.M.F.T. and A.C.S.W. $64,500 - $67,500
• L.M.F.T. and L.C.S.W. $67,500 - $76,000

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents and their families.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
• Experience working with a classroom/ academic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of behavior therapy preferred
• Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate and creative methods of engagement.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Comfort working with high risk cases.
• MSW, or MA/MS with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Must be eligible to register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• We’re building a diverse, inclusive team
• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

• CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
• Free supervision for licensure
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – this position works on a school schedule with plenty of time off!
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/

• Contingencies
• Must be fully vaccinated/boosted to comply with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and LAUSD mandate. The Center will provide accommodations as required by applicable law.