Mental Health Therapist II, Bilingual - SHINE

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Therapist II, SHINE (Bilingual Required)

Position Summary

Lifeline Services is hiring a SHINE Mental Health Therapist to support our growing team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive Functional Family Therapy (FFT) counseling and educational services to at-risk youth and their families.

Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed primarily for at-risk youth who have been referred by the juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems with the overall goal of increasing self-sufficiency, fostering resilience, and building connections to community resources.

This is a Master's Level, BBS registered or BBS eligible role that will help our team provide trauma-informed and strength-based services to at risk youth and their families.

We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Therapist who is client centered, community focused and is able to make sound clinical decisions independently since your day-to-day work will be in clients home, in the community, Lifeline offices and any other location that is convenient for the client and their families.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual required.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required.
• Masters-level training in child abuse and all other protective issues preferred.
• Must be registered with BBS, must possess license
• Must have training / background in conducting clinical assessments and in substance abuse treatment with youth.
• Off-site counseling requires own transportation. Willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment (mileage reimburse).
• Successful completion of multi-state criminal background check, TB, and Drug Test.
• Fulfill all requirements to become certified in evidence based model Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in the time allotted.

Agency pays for all FFT trainings.

Responsibilities

• Address oppositional behaviors, conduct disorders, and other delinquency issues including substance abuse and violent behaviors utilizing Family Functional Therapy.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Work collaboratively with Case Manager to create a motivational environment in the family in which change can occur.
• Case conference in coordination with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and others involved in the youths / family's treatment team.
• Provide therapy sessions with fidelity to the FFT model by identifying dysfunctional relational patterns and creating relevant interventions.
• Track client progress in CSS, FFT web-based system and in other program-specific tracking system as required by contract.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule / Compensation

• FT- nonexempt position.
• Mon-Fri 8-5pm; however, a minimum of 2 evenings until 7 : 30pm, 1 evening until
• 6pm and minimum 3 days in the office or as needed per program / contract requirements (Nights and weekends as needed)
• Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County.

Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services.

Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful.

We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

• Generous paid vacation
• Paid sick time (6 days)
• Paid holidays (14 days)
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Great employee incentive awards program
• Training and education assistance
• Matched 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

North County Lifeline DBA Lifeline Community Services ("Lifeline") is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and discrimination is not tolerated.

We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In California, we extend these protections to include ancestry, medical condition, genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), familial status, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, and age (40 and above) among others, recognizing and valuing the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that all individuals bring to our team.

Lifeline is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and by ensuring that our employment practices do not discriminate against any individual.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Lifeline's success is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and the collective contributions of all our employees.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Lifeline expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on any of the protected characteristics mentioned above.

Lifeline's leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and ensuring that our employment environment is free from discrimination and harassment.

All employees are encouraged to report any instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy to a supervisor, HR representative, or through our reporting hotline.

By embracing diversity and promoting equality, Lifeline not only complies with all relevant legislation but also creates a richer, more vibrant work environment for all our employees.