The Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national/ethnic origin, disability or veteran status.  We strongly encourage applications by qualified minorities, including bilingual English/Spanish speakers.

Job Listings as of January 5, 2009

• Clinical Supervisor (across programs)
• Clinical Therapists - Full Service Partnership (Bilingual Spanish preferred)
• Clinical Therapists - Leimert Park office
• Clinical Therapists - Outpatient (Exposition Park Office)
• Consumer Partner
• Director of Early Intervention & Community Wellness
• Clinic Training Institute Director
• Early Intervention - Milieu Aide
• Family Advocate - FSP
• Family Advocate - Life Learning Program
• Family Advocate - MHRS Outpatient Division
• FSP Program Coordinator - FSP
• Secretary I - Administration(Bilingual English/Spanish preferred)Full-time
• Secretary III
• Training Quality Management Associate
• Vice President of Clinic Advancement

Clinical Therapist - Outpatient (Exposition Park Office)

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Clinical Therapist. The Clinical Therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing mental health services to children or adults and their families/caregivers. The first assignment for this position will be working in the Access department, part of our Outpatient Services division.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Clinical Therapist: may serve a caseload of clients, provides walk-in clinic services and performs intakes; visits school and home, interviews and collects information from clients, identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops a therapeutic or treatment plan with the treatment team, plans and administers therapeutic treatment within accepted professional guidelines, runs therapy groups for children & parents/caregivers, and provides family/group therapy on and off site. Also, consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Clinic peers or other specialties. Timely completes required progress notes and paperwork. Meets or exceeds productivity requirements. May be assigned to school-based services at area schools, and performs other similar duties.

Qualifications:Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent ( MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) plus clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling. While at least 1000 completed hours toward licensure is preferred, applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered. Supervised clinical hours for master’s level clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure is provided. Current registration with licensing board is required, as is a valid, CA driver license and insurable driving record. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is highly desired. Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and current TB clearance are also required.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Hours: Full-time, actual scheduled hours to be determined by program need.

PAY & Benefits: $44,720 to $55,182, depending upon experience and licensure status. Benefits include a full flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of paid sick and holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, and participation in two pension/retirement savings plans.

Clinical Therapist - Full Service Partnership (Bilingual Spanish prefered)

We have an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist in the Full Service Partnership program who will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing mental health services to children or adults and their families/caregivers .

Duties & Responsibilities: As a team member, handles cases as assigned, or performs intakes, for which the Therapist interviews and collects information from clients, identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops a therapeutic or treatment plan, runs therapy groups for children & families, plans and administers therapeutic treatment within accepted professional guidelines, makes home visits and counsels clients with accepted methods to assist client. Also consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Clinic peers or other specialists and timely completes required progress notes and paperwork. Meets or exceeds productivity and timely expectations. Other duties may be assigned in this program that provides services 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Qualifications: The position requires a master’s degree ( MSW, MA or MS), and at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience. Training directly related to children and child counseling is preferred. (Applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered.) In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is preferred. Current registration with licensing board is required.

Hours: To be arranged in a full time basis

Salary: $ 42,994- $ 53,040 depending upon experience and licensure status. Bilingual Spanish speaking increase available.

Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Clinical Therapist - Leimert Park Office

We have immediate openings for full-time Clinical Therapists in our office located in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles. Some positions will be assigned to specific programs, such as school-based services or the Clinic’s Systems of Care program.

Duties & Responsibilities: For a case load of clients and intakes, the Clinical Therapist: interviews and collects information from clients, identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops a therapeutic or treatment plan, plans and administers therapeutic treatment within accepted professional guidelines, may run therapy groups for children & parents/caregivers, provides family/group therapy on and off site, counsels clients with accepted methods to assist client, may visit school and home or foster care placement, and meets or exceeds minimal, monthly productivity requirements. Also, consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, family advocates/case managers, Clinic peers or other specialties. Timely completes required progress notes and paperwork. Refers clients for additional therapeutic and/or assessment services as necessary. Consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Clinic peers or other specialist(s) concerning treatment plan, and amends plan as appropriate or necessary. All therapists are required to attend clinical & other supervision as scheduled, including annual all-staff training events. Will perform other, similar duties to ensure provision of quality mental health services

Qualifications: The position requires a master’s degree or “equivalent” (Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, MA or MS) plus clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling. Supervised clinical hours for master’s level clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure is provided. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability and licensure are highly desired. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. CURRENT REGISTRATION WITH LICENSING BOARD IS REQUIRED, AS IS OWN CAR AND AN INSURABLE DRIVING RECORD.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Hours: Full-time, actual scheduled hours to be determined by program need.

Salary: $44,720 to $55,182, higher rates of pay depend upon hours completed toward licensure, bilingual and licensure status . This position is placed on the Clinic’s Non-Management Salary Plan.

Benefits: Includes a generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, access to the USC Credit Union and participation in 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Consumer Partner - Transition Age Youth Full Service Partnership - Half Time Position

We have an immediate opening for an energetic individual to work in our Transition Age Youth Full Service Partnership program.

Duties: Under the guidance of the Director of the Life Learning Program, the Consumer Partner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the provision of mental health services to transition age youth and their families receiving services. The Consumer Partner must have personal experience being a mental health consumer. The Consumer Partner supports consumers by listening to them and working to develop communication between them and the treatment team; helps educate consumers to advocate for themselves; facilitates self-help consumer groups, attends court hearings, IEP meetings and other events at the consumer/parents/caregivers' request to provide support.

The Consumer Partner assists in developing and implementing consumer support activities; models appropriate practices, maintains communication with consumers and families, attends and assists in the operation of the program; supports and ensures the recruitment of consumers and families to participate in program related activities; helps program staff enhance coordination and community services based on consumer/family concerns, needs, and priorities; assists families in making choices and accomplishing the program's family service goals; increases consumer/family awareness of mental health; support referrals; works with staff to coordinate needed resources for consumer/families (services, donations, discounts, and/or goods) and performs other duties as assigned. The consumer partner will provide on-call & other services 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Other duties will be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: The position requires a high school diploma. At least two years of experience supporting a community-based mental health services program and experience maintaining strict confidentiality is preferred.  Candidates must have strong ability to communicate in a team and mobilize and motivate people, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. In addition, strong verbal and written communication skills are required, preferably bilingual Spanish speaking. Commitment to FSP philosophy of service providers and community partners by doing “whatever it takes” to achieve positive outcomes for transition age youth and families receiving services . Experience working with other service providers to “do whatever it takes” to achieve positive outcomes for clients is preferred. TB, fingerprint clearance from Department of Justice and clearance for Jail Security and Probation Background requirements must be met. Must drive own car, have valid CA driver license and insurable driving record throughout employment. .

Hours, Rate & Benefits: This position is placed on the Clinic's Non-Management Salary Plan approx. $ 11.50 - $ 12.70 per hour plus pay differential for providing 24/7 services. Bilingual Spanish speaking earns an additional differential. Includes a prorated, generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid sick, vacation & holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, participation in 2 pension/retirement savings plans plus other benefits.

Family Advocate - FSP Program

We have openings for a Family Advocate in the Full Service Partnership program primarily assigned to the Clinic's Intensive Services Division. This position will work with clients in both the Life Learning Program and Intensive Services divisions, with children ranging in age from 0-15.

Duties: Family Advocates work as part of multi-disciplinary teams providing case management and mental health services for adults, children and the family/caregivers who support them, provide screenings, home and/or on-sight services. These positions are assigned to the Clinic's 24 hour services FSP program.

A Family Advocate: assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of a service/treatment plan for each client that identifies the client’s personal, social, emotional, mental health, education, physical and/or financial needs and goals. Reviews and collects information related to the client’s socio-economic history, treatment history, educational history and other relevant data for the formulation of a distinct service plan. Participates with staff providing screening services to clients who attend the Clinic’s services, including completion of pay or financial information (PFI’s) forms and other needed/assigned documentation. Attends case conference meetings to assist and participate in case disposition and follow-up. Mediates and advocates on behalf of the client to help him/her obtain and keep suitable foster care/housing, health care and mental health service, education/school services, benefit entitlements, etc. Searches the community and presents options for additional needed or desired services (ei., emancipation services; sober living opportunities; education enrichment; scholarships, grants or job training programs; age-appropriate social opportunities; parenting classes). Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The position requires a BA/BS in social work or related field OR a license as an LVN or LPT, with an emphasis in community mental health work; a demonstrated history of presenting options for needed or desired services; a valid CA driver license and insurable (by the Clinic) driving record, to make home, school, job site/or other community-based visits in own vehicle to assist the client in living, learning and working successfully, is required. Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish ability highly preferred. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance.

Salary& Hours: Full time, depends on program and experience. These positions are placed on the Clinic's Non-Management Salary Plan, are eligible for differential pay for specific competencies and receive a generous benefits package.

Bonus/Differential: New hires and staff selected to transfer to the FSP program are eligible for a $400 signing bonus and a $2500 salary differential for work in this 24/7 services program. Bilingual Spanish speakers earn an additional differential.

Family Advocate - Life Learning Program

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of history of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. We have an opening for a Family Advocate in our Life Learning program, working with adolescents transitioning to independence. Family Advocates work as part of multi-disciplinary teams providing case management and mental health services for children and the family/caregivers who support them, provide screenings, home, in field and/or on-sight services, and school-based services.

Duties: A Family Advocate: works within a multi-disciplinary team to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of a service/treatment plan for each client that identifies the client’s personal, social, emotional, mental health, education, physical and/or financial needs and goals. Reviews and collects information related to the client’s socio-economic history, treatment history, educational history and other relevant data for the formulation of a distinct service plan. Participates with staff providing screening services to clients who attend the Clinic’s services, including completion of pay or financial information (PFI’s) forms and other needed/assigned documentation. Attends case conference meetings to assist and participate in case disposition and follow-up. Mediates and advocates on behalf of the client to help him/her obtain and keep suitable foster care/housing, health care, jobs and mental health services, education/school services, benefit entitlements, etc. Searches the community and presents options for additional needed or desired services (ei., emancipation services; sober living opportunities; education enrichment; scholarships, grants or job training programs; age-appropriate social opportunities; parenting classes). Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The position requires a BA/BS in social work or related field OR a license as an LVN or LPT, with an emphasis in community mental health work; a demonstrated history of presenting options for needed or desired services; a valid CA driver license and insurable driving record to make home, school, job site/or other community-based visits in own vehicle to assist the client in living, learning and working successfully. Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish ability highly preferred. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance.

Salary& Hours: Full time, depends on program and experience. These positions are placed on the Clinic's Non-Management Salary Plan and receive a generous benefits package.

Family Advocate - Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist - Outpatient Division

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children and families of Central and South Los Angeles. We have openings for, preferably a bilingual Spanish speaking, Family Advocate primarily based at the Exposition Park location.

Duties: The Family Advocate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing case management and mental health services for severely emotionally disturbed children and the family/caregivers who support them, provide walk-in screenings and ongoing outpatient and school-based mental health services. This position will primarily be responsible for case management and medication only cases, and will support a team of psychiatrists and psychiatric residents as assigned. The Family Advocate works with various multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of a service plan for each client that identifies the client’s personal, social, emotional, mental health, education, physical and/or financial needs and goals. Reviews and collects information related to the client’s socio-economic history, treatment history, education history and other relevant data to the formulation of a service plan. Participates with staff in providing screening or other services to clients who attend the Clinic’s services, including completion of pay or financial information (PFI’s) forms, medication and other needed/assigned documentation; Attends case conference meetings to assist and participate in case disposition and follow-up. This Family Advocate will work within the team to ease clients' access to mental health service, medications, education/school services, benefit entitlements, etc. Searches the community and presents options for additional needed ordesired services (i.e. emancipation services; sober living opportunities; education enrichment; scholarships, grants or job training programs; age-appropriate social opportunities; parenting classes). This staff member monitors his/her own cases and service provision by tracking client services, in part with Clinic productivity procedures, meets or exceeds minimal productivity requirements and submits accurate and complete paperwork in a timely manner. Also performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The position requires at least an AA with 6 years or more of experience to work as an MHRS OR a BA/BS in social work or related field OR a license as an LVN or LPT, with an emphasis in community mental health work to work as a Family Advocate; a demonstrated history of presenting options for needed or desired services; a valid CA driver license and insurable driving record to make home, school, job site/or other community-based visits. Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish ability highly preferred. Experience with WORD and other computerized documentation programs required for paperwork completion duties.

Salary& Hours: up to $ 16.70 per hour. Hours: approx 40 hours per week.

Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of paid sick and holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, and participation in two pension/retirements savings plans.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance.

FSP - Program Coordinator

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80 years of service to the children and families of Central and South Los Angeles. We have an immediate, full-time opening for an energetic, experienced Coordinator to supervise the Clinic’s Full Service Partnership program in the Intensive Services division.

Responsibilities:The Coordinator will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing mental health services, reporting directly to the Clinic’s Director of Intensive Services. This position serves as a member of the Clinic's Management Staff which requires significant use of tact and judgment to represent the Clinic with a demonstrated commitment to the Clinic's mission, vision and goals. The Coordinator manages a team's day-to-day provision of mental health services to children and families per Clinic policy and contract requirements. The Coordinator will: manage all referrals and coordinate & assign cases, track the use of program/flex funds, track client services (i.e. referrals, case assignments, authorizations, outcomes, service providers' productivity, intakes, enrollments/transfers/suspensions etc.), attend and run meetings on and off-site, hire, supervise, evaluate and provide regular individual and group clinical supervision for Clinical Therapists and other program staff, review program services to ensure that they meet the Clinic’s & contract standards for mental health service delivery, and provide ongoing chart reviews and regular program reports to Management. Duties also include direct services/communication with clients and their families/caregivers, as appropriate. This position will complete other management responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Skills: Strong organizational, written, communication and teamwork skills are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Licensure as a mental health professional and the ability to supervise interns plus experience providing mental health services in a community setting are required; FSP program experience is preferred. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage in a change environment and to positively represent the Clinic both internally and to all external agencies is also required. Excellent computer skills including internet, email, Word, Excel, and Access and data tracking preferred. A valid California driver license and insurable driving record are required. This position may travel between all sites, within a six-mile radius, and travels in own car to meetings/off site assignments as needed. Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish language ability highly preferred.

Hours, Rate & Benefits: This position is placed on the Management Salary Plan and works full-time on a to-be-arranged schedule. Annual salary range depends upon licensure and experience level. Benefits include a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and two pension/retirement savings plans. EOE/ADA

Clinic Training Institute Director

The Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic – a private, nonprofit community- based mental health clinic – is a leading provider of mental health services to children and youth, ages 0 to 25, and their families with more than 80 years of service to the Central and South Los Angeles community. The Clinic has an immediate opportunity for an experienced and entrepreneurial mental health professional to direct the Clinic Training Institute which includes training activities for Clinic staff as well as community trainings via the Early Intervention Training Institute (EITI), a separate social enterprise. Among the Clinic's attractions is its national award winning prevention and early intervention initiatives for children ages 0-5, an established history of providing award-winning services to children under the age of five as well as providing much sought-after customized and/or topical early intervention training services to other mental health and allied professionals.

Responsibilities: The Training Director works under the general, consultative supervision of the Clinic's Vice President of Programs and in strong collaboration with the Division Directors of five Clinic programs with special emphasis on a close working relationship with the Early Intervention and Community Wellness Division Director. The Training Director will ensure that Clinic Training Institute operations meet the needs of Clinic staff, community need for early intervention training, and assure that all training operations proceed smoothly and efficiently within budget to support the Clinic’s position as a leading provider of mental health services. This position requires significant individual initiative to assess internal training needs; arrange, plan, schedule, and provide trainings, including but certainly not limited to all details of securing trainees, venues and staffing to provide the trainings themselves; and ongoing evaluations of training activities via the collection, aggregation, and analysis of data.

For the EITI specifically, the Training Director will follow the Clinic’s established EITI business plan; research possible topics and audiences as well as initiate communication with persons who may utilize the Institute's services; secure, negotiate and continuously market training opportunities with key organizations; recruit trainers for the sessions which may be provided at various locations for mental health professionals of various educational backgrounds and experience levels who are interested in learning and honing their expertise to provide quality mental health services using early intervention mental health service models. The Clinic's EITI current training topics to be expanded include clinical assessment and interventions appropriate for the prenatal to five populations. This position requires unique, self-initiated task completion to secure and continue business contacts consistent with the EITI business plan and the Clinic’s mission. Other high level duties and tasks may be assigned.

Skills: The Training Director position requires a high level of initiative and follow-through; ability to work collegially and cooperatively with Clinic staff and managers to provide for internal training needs; ability to provide as well as oversee relevant trainings to support the provision of high quality mental health services for children and youth, ages 0 to 25, and their families; ability to proactively secure, negotiate and continuously market the EITI with key organizations consistent with the adopted business plan; and strong management skills with the demonstrated ability to administratively oversee all training activities are vital. A current, valid California licensure as a mental health services professional with experience providing formal trainings to mental health and allied professionals is required. A demonstrated commitment to culturally sensitive practices, community- based services, and strength-based practice is essential. Previous experience providing clinical supervision to others obtaining hours toward a clinical, California license (BBSE or Board of Psychology registrants) and advanced knowledge of dyadic models of infant mental health and relationship-based interventions, previous direct experience providing mental health services to the zero to five population is strongly preferred. Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills are a must, as is the ability to analyze and follow the Clinic’s EITI business plan, and maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Demonstrated ability to easily navigate email, WORD and other computerized systems required. This position works on and off Clinic sites, requires a valid CA driver license and insurable driving record, and may travel as needed.

Hours, Rate & Benefits: Salary is negotiable. Letters of interest/resumes or VITAs will NOT be considered without a demonstration of significant experience and a salary expectation. This position includes a generous benefits package, including holiday, sick and vacation time, a health benefits package, access to the USC Credit Union, and two pension/retirement savings plans.

Vice President of Clinic Advancement

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over an 80-year history of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. The Vice President of Clinic Advancement serves on the Clinic’s executive leadership team which is charged with carrying out the Clinic’s mission and Three-Year Direction-Setting Plan.

Scope of Work
The primary work of this high level position is to lead the creation and execution of a broad range of communication and funding strategies which will advance the Clinic’s interests. Paramount will be this individual’s ability to effectively help design, lead and oversee a Communications Plan which bridges across all Three-Year Plan goals and supports the Clinic’s increased visibility and positive reception by major funders.

In close concert with the Executive Director and her executive team members, the Vice President will be expected to assume his/her appropriate role tailored to each Three-Year Plan goal, helping to create a related road map for each initiative. Some goals will require the ability to assume strong leadership and change agent roles while other goals will require the Vice President to help in mentoring and supporting staff experts tasked with spearheading a given initiative or project.

Discrete Duties
The Vice President of Clinic Advancement oversees the office of Communications and, thus, plans, coordinates, and executes his/her work inclusive of organizing the workload of up to two associate staff members and/or contracted staff accordingly. This means that office operations must be structured in a way which supports the scope of work of the Vice President of Clinic Advancement including but not limited to:

• Developing and overseeing a program of communications with key decision-makers, funders, and other significant constituents with key stakeholders
• Creating forums to solicit ideas and concepts, and then planning for the advancement of specific Plan goals
• Engaging appropriate individuals to help execute customized plans associated with individual Plan goals
• Helping to maintain ongoing, positive relationships with Clinic funders
• Helping to support collaborative relationships with Clinic services partners
• Researching of major public grant and foundation funding opportunities, proposal writing, and grant reporting
• Securing funding, as appropriate, in support of specific Plan goals
• Overseeing and ensuring effective day-to-day operations of the office of Communications
• Planning and executing Annual Family Fun Fest and Annual Awards Luncheon
• Publication of annual reports, newsletters, e-blasts
• Maintaining donor database system

Attributes and Abilities
A successful Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications must have the ability to:

• Work closely and effectively with the Executive Director and similarly engage cooperatively and collegially with other executive team members and key staff.
• Conceptualize and execute communication and funding strategies, typically in concert with others, which lead to the fulfillment of Three-Year Plan goals
• Enjoin key staff in planning initiates and support them in assuming their part in advancing select Plan goals, being cognizant of the fact that program staff carry significant day-to-day operation duties which may present competing demands on their time
• Fulfill several roles depending on a given Plan goal – leader, support staff, facilitator, and technical advisor
• Work effectively with Clinic’s Board and its Development and Community Relations Committee.
• Personally and effectively engage with key outside parties – especially funders and key decision-makers
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Effectively oversee and manage multiple projects at any given point in time
• Motivate others to support advancement of the Clinic’s work
• Remain flexible in the face of competing demands
• Help to solve problems and remove barriers to advancement of Plan goals and initiatives.

In keeping with Clinic policy, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and complete fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. Other requirements will apply.

This position offers full time salary and benefits eligibility, with access to the USC credit union.

Training Quality Management Associate

We have another opportunity for an energetic Training & Quality Management Associate to join our TQM division.

Responsibilities: For this full-time position, the Associate will: work under the direct supervision of the Director of Training & Quality Management and in collegial consultation with the Director of Programs, other executive managers, various program managers, the MIS Coordinator and a second Associate to assist with the implementation and documentation of the annual Training and Quality Management Plan, coordinate the collection, aggregation and dissemination of client satisfaction and program outcome data, assist in assuring continuing quality mental health records, develop an annual training plan for direct provider staff, coordinate a schedule of on-site trainings, develop and oversee a database to track enrollment in and completion of on and off-site trainings, network with potential trainers, oversee acquisition of appropriate training materials, plus perform other, similar duties.

Requirements: Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills plus a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to furthering the Clinic’s mission are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Experience in program evaluation, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health billing & charting requirements, computerized data tracking and providing staff training in a community mental health agency that serves children and families is preferred. Successful candidates must be knowledgeable of family centered, consumer-focused work on a strengths-based model. A Master’s in psychology, social work or related field is required. Current, valid registration with the appropriate licensing board and experience in a non-profit mental health clinic or similar setting preferred. A valid CA driver license and insurable driving record are required.

Hours, Rate & Benefits: This position works full-time on a to-be-arranged schedule. This position is placed on a Professional band of the Clinic’s Non-Management Salary Plan, actual salary range depends upon experience, licensure status and qualifications. Benefits include a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Family Advocate - Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT)

We have an immediate opening for a bilingual Spanish speaking Family Advocate as part of our Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) in our Early Intervention division.

Responsibilities: The Family Advocate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing case management and mental health services for severely emotionally disturbed children and the family/caregivers who support them, provide walk-in screenings and ongoing outpatient and school-based mental health services. The Family Advocate works with various multi-disciplinary teams to assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of a service plan for each client that identifies the client’s personal, social, emotional, mental health, education, physical and/or financial needs and goals. Reviews and collects information related to the client’s socio-economic history, treatment history, education history and other relevant data to the formulation of a service plan. Participates with staff in providing screening services to clients who attend the Clinic’s services, including completion of pay or financial information (PFI’s) forms and other needed/assigned documentation which may occur as part of the Walk-In Clinic's services. Attends case conference meetings to assist and participate in case disposition and follow-up. Mediates and advocates on behalf of the client to help him/her obtain and keep suitable foster care/housing, health care and mental health service, education/school services, benefit entitlements, etc. Searches the community and presents options for additional needed or desired services (ei., emancipation services; sober living opportunities; education enrichment; scholarships, grants or job training programs; age-appropriate social opportunities; parenting classes). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements: The position requires a BA/BS in social work or related field OR a license as an LVN or LPT, with an emphasis in community mental health work; a demonstrated history of presenting options for needed or desired services; a valid CA driver license and insurable driving record to make home, school, job site/or other community-based visits to assist the client in living, learning and working successfully. Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish ability highly preferred.

Rate: $ 16.12 to 16.70 per hour.
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week.
Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of paid sick and holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, and participation in two pension/retirements savings plans. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance

Director of Early Intervention & Community Wellness

Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with a history of service to the children and families of Central & South Los Angeles. We have an opportunity for a full-time Director of Early Intervention and Community Wellness to join our team.

Responsibilities: Under the consultative supervision of the Vice President of Programs, the Director leads a dynamic division focused on providing award-winning prevention and early intervention mental health services to very young children and their families/caregivers via day treatment, outpatient and other privately funded programs. This position: maintains responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the programs within the Clinic’s Standards of Effective Care (strength-based, culturally-sensitive, family-driven, multidisciplinary team approach) and budgetary expectations; monitors programs for quality and continued program development; monitors levels of productivity; directs and supervises staff participating in multi-disciplinary teams, which may include lower level managers and professional and paraprofessional program staff, implements policies and procedures and participates in staff development; meets or exceeds approved program performance indicators, i.e. census and productivity requirements; networks with peers; uses appropriate initiative, submits monthly program reports; assists in writing of grants; remains abreast of current and emerging clinical and children’s services delivery issues, provides trainings and performs other, related duties. In addition, the Director will maintain a strong, collegial working relationship with the Director of the Clinic Training Institute who will be responsible for the activities of the Early Intervention Training Institute (EITI). This working relationship will include coordinating staff duties that may include direct services as well as providing community trainings via the EITI. Other duties will be assigned.

Skills: Strong initiative, organization, communication and teamwork skills are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Licensure as a psychologist, marriage and family counselor, clinical social worker, is required, as is a minimum of four years of direct, related clinical experience and training, training experience and at least two years of experience in general administration and supervision. Demonstrated knowledge of the social dynamics and economics of low-income urban communities, early intervention principles/programs and ability to work collegially in a multiethnic environment required. Employees at this level of management assume considerable administrative and managerial responsibility for the leadership of a division of mental health services by assuming and displaying appropriate initiative and sound independent judgment.

In keeping with Clinic policy, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and complete fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. Other requirements will apply.

Salary & Benefits: This position offers full time salary and benefits eligibility, with access to the USC credit union.

Secreatry I Administration - Fulltime - Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

We have an immediate opportunity for a Secretary I in our Administration Department.

Responsibilities: Assigned primarily to support Administration & Finance functions, the Secretary I is responsible for general clerical duties and will work with various staff, including but not limited to the Maintenance and Transportation management and lead staff. As a team member, the Secretary I will be assigned to support any site as needed. Duties will include: photocopying, sorting numerically and by alphabet, preparing & organizing information, typing various reports, data entry and responding to emails, filing, completing and submitting purchase orders, ordering and tracking supplies, answering phones, arranging copying machine maintenance, making copies as requested, preparing reports, tracking work order history, arranging office space and meetings and other, similar clerical tasks. This position may also assist at Clinic events. Travel between sites within an approximately six mile radius in own vehicle will be required. Other duties will be assigned.

Requirements: For the position, an Associates Degree (A.A.) or equivalent number of units from a post-secondary school or secretarial college plus 1-2 years increasingly responsible secretarial experiences preferred; high school diploma or GED is required, as is a valid California driver license and insurable driving record. Excellent English and Spanish skills with the ability to accurately translate from English to Spanish preferred. Accurate typing at a minimum of 40 wpm, a very high level of attention to the details of record keeping, the ability to spot, assess, and self-correct errors, and the ability to maintain a high level of personal productivity and professionalism with a calm demeanor in a very busy office environment handling a high volume of paper, telephone calls, and interruptions is required. Initiative and communication skills that include reporting status of tasks without additional supervision is required. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required.

In keeping with Clinic policy, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and complete fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. Other requirements will apply.

Hours: Monday through Friday, determined by administrative needs
Rate: $ 11.59 to 12.72 per hour, depending upon experience. This position is placed on the Non-Management Salary Plan.
Benefits: A generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Early Intervention - Milieu Aide

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children of Central and South Central Los Angeles. We have an immediate opening for a 30 hour per week Milieu Aide in our Early Intervention Day Treatment Program.

Responsibilities: The Milieu Aide will work as part a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health services and behavior management to fetal drug exposed, abused and/or neglected children 2 ½ to 6 years old. The Aide will prepare program materials, organize and participate in milieu, learning and play activities, observe behavior and provide behavior modification/intervention, supervise field trips and child transportation on Clinic vans, direct children in life activities and desirable personal and health habits, prepare and serve simple meals and refreshments, perform simple house keeping duties in activity areas, complete all paperwork in a timely manner, and perform other, similar job tasks.

Requirements: The position requires at least an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, or the equivalent number of academic units from an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field are preferred, as are those meeting qualifications for the position of Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (“MHRS”). MHRS positions perform additional duties and are eligible for a higher pay band. Other employment requirements apply, including but not limited to TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice as well as the ability to maintain a calm, cordial demeanor while performing multiple tasks in a group work setting. Experience performing Pro-Act interventions preferred.

Hourly rate: $ 11.34 – $ 12.31/hr DOE/DOQ Hours: 30 hours per week on a set schedule Monday through Friday. Early morning hours will be required.

Benefits:a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of paid sick and holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, and participation in two pension/retirements savings plans.

SECRETARY III

We have an opportunity for an experienced Secretary III to work for a program division. Applications are being accepted to work with the Director of Outpatient Services, who also serves as the Exposition Park location's site manager.

Responsibilities: For this full-time position, the Secretary will work under the direct supervision of the Director to: oversee the general set-up and smooth operation of division operations (such as open, read and route mail, file, answer the telephone/email, greet visitors, take dictation, type reports, schedule meetings, manage the Director’s calendar, and other related tasks), draft, update and produce a wide variety of informational, statistical and other reports, track program and building management and program coordinators’ reports, calculate and track clinician/family advocate productivity reports, work with other Clinic managers to obtain program data, including but not limited to census reports, participant files, mailing lists, budget and supply reports, contract compliance and renewal documentation, client attendance reporting and other similar project reporting requirements. Must drive to all Clinic sites (within a six mile radius) and work off-site with a minimum of supervision. May maintain daily attendance log and vacation/sick log for staff. Attends meetings and takes, transcribes and maintains minutes of same. Participates with other clerical and administrative support staff in routine and special tasks that support interdepartmental and general Clinic functioning. May supervise lower level clerical personnel. Other duties will be assigned.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) plus 1-2 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience or Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent number of units from a post-secondary school or secretarial college plus 3-4 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience, or a high school diploma or G.E.D. with 6 years increasingly responsible experience. Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Ability to write, edit, and proofread grammatically correct routine reports and correspondence. A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required. Excellent Word, Excel, email/internet, Access and data management abilities to compile and provide detailed, accurate reports. This position may use a new Clinic Management Software System as it is implemented. Ability to work cordially with staff from all departments, visitors, and others plus maintain strict confidentiality are a must. A writing sample and task assignment will be required at interview.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB prior to beginning work, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Hours: This position works full-time, 40 hours per week, on a to-be-arranged schedule.
Rate: It is placed on the Non-Management Pay Plan with an hourly rate range of $ 13.50 - $ 14.03 per hour.
Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Return to Top of Page