PT Health and Wellness Therapist

JOB TITLE: PT Health and Wellness Therapist

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

SCHEDULE: Saturday and Sunday 9a - 3:30p

LOCATION: Venice CA
STATUS: Part Time Weekends Hourly

CELL PHONE: Reimbursement for use

DRIVER POSITION: Yes if yes please reference driving policy

SALARY RANGE: $30/hour - $36/hour

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 our agency offers trauma-informed low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach drop-in services health and wellness therapy case management education and employment services and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity community collaboration and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills passion and collaborative spirit join our growing team of over 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity including (but by no means limited to) racial ethnic gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A member of the Clinical Team the Health & Wellness Therapist will support the growth and development of SPYs clinical programming by offering individual and group therapy with transitional age youth at our Access Center. The therapist will support members in meeting their goals improving health and wellness and building community connections. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to social justice clinical experience working with transitional age youth skills in providing trauma-informed care cultural humility and experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Work collaboratively to develop innovate and grow SPYs clinical services in alignment with SPYs Strategic Plan and Department of Mental Health (DMH) expansion grant.
• Provide in-person therapeutic services at our drop-in Center (Venice CA) including individual and group therapy.
• Develop and facilitate clinical groups and educational workshops.
• Facilitate and document comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and verification of disability assessments using a person-centered approach.
• Collaborate with members to develop treatment plans designed to meet member identified goals utilize clinically appropriate trauma-informed interventions and document progress.
• Ensure therapeutic services with youth are strengths based non-judgmental trauma-informed culturally sensitive and utilize harm reduction.
• Participate in On-Call Clinician rotation during drop-in hours completing risk assessments and safety plans when clinically indicated.
• Contribute to clinical case conferences at the drop-in center.
• Complete clinical documentation activity tracking and outcome reporting in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate member accountability meetings and collaborate to develop appropriate support and safety plans utilizing a restorative justice approach.
• Advocate and build community partnerships to support appropriate referrals.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments and assist with general SPY programming as needed.
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program department and organization.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Education: Masters degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work Psychology or Counseling.
• Registered as an ASW AMFT or APCC or licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services with skill in rapport building.
• Knowledge of adolescent development sexual and reproductive health intimate partner violence and intergenerational trauma transmission.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnosing using a whole person care and culturally sensitive approach.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with transitional age youth and with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to inclusive and restorative justice practices anti-racism and trauma-informed care.
• A commitment to and passion for the mission vision values and culture of SPY.
• A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions for an emerging organization and an openness to learning.
• An ability to work in a fast- paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of individuals departments and organizations.
• Excellent communication organizational and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of child and dependent adult abuse mandated reporting laws.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Changes in the environment such as the office or outdoors
• Physical effort/lifting such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9 2021 the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers paid or unpaid in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot proof of booster is also required. If not fully vaccinated weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption please get in touch with HR at the same email address. Its important to note that these accommodations are limited.

Driver Positions:

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles along with a copy of their valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include:

• Suspended or revoked license
• Three or more moving violations in the past 36 months
• Any violations including drugs alcohol controlled substances within the past 24 months
• Reckless driving including hit and runs within the past 24 months
• At fault accidents resulting in fatality or serious injury within the past 5 years

The motor vehicle record will need to include a review of all states listed on the individuals employment application and resume. See instructions on obtaining your driving record below:

driver positions driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated employment may be discontinued.

NOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employees introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. It is the supervisors responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill job knowledge motivation and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the at-will employment status. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time with or without cause or notice and SPY has the same right. The organization in its sole discretion may change the job duties responsibilities and assignments of any position at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage 403b with agency contribution and vacation/sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

EEO STATEMENT:

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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