Job Description
Job Description
PathPoint is seeking a part time or full-time Spanish bilingual AMFT Clinician to join our Kids & Family Together division (K&FT) in Ventura, CA. In this role, you will be providing individual and family therapy, assessment, plan development, rehabilitation, and case management services to an assigned caseload of clients, while working closely with social workers and other service providers.
About PathPoint: PathPoint is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people flourish. We partner with children, adults, and families to foster hope, build life skills, access support systems, and form meaningful relationships. We serve communities across Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
K&FT uses a trauma-responsive and attachment-focused approach to support families, the majority of which are involve with the child welfare system (foster, adoptive, kinship, legal guardians, and birth families). Services are provided in-home, in-office, and/or via telehealth depending on the families' needs. K&FT provides clinical training, specifically in attachment-based modalities, such as Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), an evidence-based model. We provide a flexible working environment where clinicians create their own schedules and may work partially from home. Group and individual supervision are provided. Creating an environment where our clinicians feel supported is one of our highest priorities. We value and embrace diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural humility.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about using trauma-responsive and attachment-focused approaches in working with children and families, empathetic and compassionate, has good communication (oral and written) skills, is organized and self-motivated, and can navigate computer software well. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, with some evening availability. Able to work with families in-home throughout Ventura County.
What You'll Do:
- Provide individual and family therapy, assessment, plan development, rehabilitation, and case management services to clients. Complete assessments and assessment tools, treatment plans, and enter notes and all other documentation according to timelines established.
- Provide ongoing assessment of clients' mental health symptoms and responses to treatment, recognize clients in crisis or emotional distress and assist in safety planning.
- Act as agency liaison by consulting, collaborating, and communicating with social workers and all other services providers on the treatment team (with signed releases) to meet client and program objectives; coordinate referrals and assist family in accessing needed resources.
- Maintain Outlook calendar of appointments and share with manager; check email a minimum of twice a day and respond in a timely manner.
- Attend and participate in supervision, individual administrative supervision with manager, and monthly program team meetings.
- Attend client meetings (CFTMs, IHBS/TBS, etc.) as requested by social worker, other services providers, client/family, or manager.
What We're Looking For:
- Master's Degree in counseling or clinical psychology; Registered Associate MFT, MSW, or PCC; completed law and ethics training annually as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must be legally able to bill Medi-Cal.
- MFT Trainees, AMFT, or LMFT; Interest and/or experience: working with children, child welfare system, attachment, trauma.
- Strong interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.
- Well defined organizational and time management skills.
- Able to handle intense situations, display good judgement and decision-making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure.
- Must have empathy and compassion for families involved with the child welfare system and a commitment to helping families heal and stay connected.
- Must pass pre-employment background check and health and TB screenings.
- Must have a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
- Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.
Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $23.00 per hour (+$1 bilingual stipend) and the position's pay range is $23.00 to $27 per hour. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors.
Why Work At PathPoint:
- Culture of kindness, compassion and respect.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day.
- Wellness time off awarded after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 10 holidays.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match from 2nd anniversary.
- Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses.
- Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.
Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.
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