Project-Based Mental Health Therapist

Expected Hourly Pay Rate:

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CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!

General Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor with clinical oversight provided by the FWB Manager or designee, the Project-Based Mental Health Therapist-NE provides mental health services (consultation or therapy) as required by contract. The PB MHT-NE provides services such as individual/ family therapy and/or clinical consultation for the duration of the funding, set to conclude on June 30, 2026. The PB MHT-NE maintains current and accurate documentation of services as required by contract. The PB MHT-NE operates within the current best practices of the Mental Health field and adheres to Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) or Board of Psychology (BOP) legal/ethical standards, State regulations, and Agency policy.

• Provide Services to enrolled recipients (60%)
• Services may include individual/ /family therapy to adults/children and/or mental health consultation with early childhood educators/caregivers utilizing appropriate treatment models/modalities based on initial intake and assessment. Services may be in the office, in family homes, and may occasionally be virtual.
• Complete required initial intake assessments/screenings.
• In consultation with FWB Director or designee, provide immediate, clinical assessment and intervention of potential 5150/5585 (involuntary hospitalization) situations.
• Maintain documentation of all services provided to assigned clients/families/early childhood educators in accordance with program and agency timelines.
• Individualized Child and Family Centered Consultation (20%)
• Provide and maintain compliant documentation of clinical consultation to internal partners on topics such as, but not limited to, mandated reporting (child/elder/dependent adult) questions, age-appropriate behavioral interventions, Danger to Self (DTS) and Danger to Others (DTO) assessments.
• Provide and maintain compliant documentation of consultation and client needs and create or follow-up on plans to support these needs
• Community Referrals (10%)
• Provide and maintain documentation of referrals and linkages to assigned clients to meet identified needs, including but not limited to: longer term therapeutic services, therapeutic needs beyond the scope/level of care of program the client is enrolled in , basic needs (food, clothing, shelter, safety), etc.
• Other: (10%)
• Participate in Reflective Supervision with FWB Director or designee.
• Participate in team meetings as directed by Program Manager
• Participate in administrative supervision with Program Manager
• Contribute to federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Comply with CA Mandated Child Abuse, Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting Laws
• Complete all related documentation within contract and Agency deadlines.
• Maintain proper confidentiality/HIPAA compliance procedures when handling records and information
• Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries

Education: Master's or Doctoral Degree in psychology, social work, or related and license-eligible in the State of California through the BBS or BOP;

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience providing therapy to adults, couples, families and children in a clinic-based or private practice setting. Experience gained during practicum training will be considered.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience, working with children birth to five and their families in any capacity (teaching, mental health, school, center, day care, etc.).
• Knowledge of trauma informed care, ACEs/PEARLs, mental health and developmental issues with children 0-5 years.

Professional/Technical Certifications:

• Must be license-eligible in the State of CA (AMFT, ACSW) - and registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)); must maintain current CA BBS registration in good standing for the duration of employment.
• Maintain First Aid & CPR certification.

Bilingual Required: Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English and Spanish

Travel: Some travel/business related driving required; Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver's License and receiving DMV clearance.

Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F, ability to at times work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

Work environment: Mixture of working in an office work environment and working directly with the community; field-based

*Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Bridge & FWB

• Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
• Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
• Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with "at risk" populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, *101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
• MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC's liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
• Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 - 1596.866)
• Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)

At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!
  

We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles.

Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.