Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
L2 – Van Nuys, CA
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Master’s Degree
Salary Range
$64,480.00 – $66,480.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Shift
1st Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Description
To treat and support the mental health needs of the transitional youth population in an effort to assist clients in reaching their maximum capacity of independent living.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement procedures and standards of the Transitional Youth program. Conduct intakes and assessments of all potential clients to include:
- Interviewing the client.
- Accessing records and speaking with appropriate professionals.
- Social and familial systems involved with client. Assist in referral process and linkage to other community supports. Maintain accurate and updated referrals.
Provide case management, individual, family and crisis counseling.
Facilitate a variety of groups to address the needs of the population. Act as liaison to the representatives of DCFS, Social Security, Vocational Rehabilitation, and those involved with our clients.
Maintain adequate documentation of all interactions directly or indirectly related to each client. Complete all agency paperwork on a daily or as required basis (e.g. progress notes, assessments, face sheet, service plans, coordination plans). Attend all meetings and conferences related to Transitional Youth and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have a Master’s degree in a mental health related field (must possess a valid BBS registration number). Experience working with youth and/or the chronic mentally ill preferred. Applicants should also possess a current valid Driver’s License. Bilingual/Bicultural a plus.
Interacting with other employees at work is an essential function of the job. Please provide your resume PDF.
We offer:
- Experience working with a diverse client population
- A team-oriented work environment
- Training opportunities
- Excellent compensation and benefits