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Our company is known for an unwavering commitment to exceptional value and recovery-focused, quality care. We are experts in the field of behavioral health care, providing cutting-edge mental health and substance use community-based services and offer a dynamic employment experience! Pathways offers competitive salaries and benefits, comprehensive on-boarding and job training, a supportive learning environment, ongoing education in the use of evidence-based, promising practices and much more! We have over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations nestled throughout our communities located in Kern County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Diego County.
Pathways also known as College Community Services is looking for a Full-Time Pre-Licensed Therapist for our Children's programs in Ridgecrest.
College Community Services Children Outpatient Clinics: Offers specialized outpatient mental health services for low-income children, adolescents from ages 0-21 and their family members diagnosed as Seriously Emotionally Disturbed, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders and those at risk for criminal involvement.
SUMMARY
to ensure mental health treatment services are provided in a way that maximizes client independence and family empowerment. Provide individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
EDUCATION/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Masters degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Must be Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage Family Therapist or Associate Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Proof of: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance
Proof of education are required
Minimum of two years experience with mental health patients (inpatient and outpatient)
Must have direct clinical, case management experience and knowledge regarding rehabilitation philosophy
Strong clinical and interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills
Intermediate PC skills required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Provides individual (adult and children), group and family therapy
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning
Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or may refer to other specialist or institutions
Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interest, capabilities, and needs
Provides occupational, education, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans
Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used
Documents in medical record according to requirements of company and regulatory agencies
Provides crisis intervention consultation
May be required to provide a minimum number of hours weekly, as specified by superior, of director
May teach various educational classes (parenting, domestic violence, anger management, etc.) and provide on-site therapy in schools
May provide consultation/education to community service clubs, organizations, human service agencies, hospitals, and various county departments
Participates in program development and staff in-services
Performs administrative functions consistent with the needs of the program
Provides crisis intervention consultation
Participates in staff meetings as required
Monthly Productivity Requirement is 100 hours
Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.