Mental Health Therapist, SHINE (Bilingual)

Mental Health Therapist, SHINE

Position Summary

Lifeline Services is hiring a SHINE Mental Health Therapist to support our growing team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive Functional Family Therapy (FFT) counseling and educational services to at-risk youth and their families. Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed primarily for at-risk youth who have been referred by the juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems with the overall goal of increasing self-sufficiency, fostering resilience, and building connections to community resources. This is a Master's Level, BBS registered or BBS eligible role that will help our team provide trauma-informed and strength-based services to at risk youth and their families.

We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Therapist who is client centered, community focused and is able to make sound clinical decisions independently since your day-to-day work will be in clients home, in the community, Lifeline offices and any other location that is convenient for the client and their families.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred.
• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required.
• Masters-level training in child abuse and all other protective issues preferred.
• Must be registered with BBS, must possess license or be license-eligible
• Must have training/background in conducting clinical assessments and in substance abuse treatment with youth.
• Off-site counseling requires own transportation. Willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment (mileage reimburse).
• Successful completion of multi-state criminal background check, TB, and Drug Test.
• Fulfill all requirements to become certified in evidence based model Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in the time allotted. Agency pays for all FFT trainings.

Responsibilities

• Address oppositional behaviors, conduct disorders, and other delinquency issues including substance abuse and violent behaviors utilizing Family Functional Therapy.

• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Work collaboratively with Case Manager to create a motivational environment in the family in which change can occur.

• Case conference in coordination with other mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and others involved in the youths/family's treatment team.
• Provide therapy sessions with fidelity to the FFT model by identifying dysfunctional relational patterns and creating relevant interventions.
• Track client progress in CSS, FFT web-based system and in other program-specific tracking system as required by contract.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Schedule/Compensation

• FT– nonexempt position.
• Mon-Fri 8-5pm; however, a minimum of 2 evenings until 7:30pm, 1 evening until 6pm and minimum 3 days in the office or as needed per program/contract requirements (Nights and weekends as needed)
• Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills. EEO.

Additional Requirement

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
• Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
• Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.

All applications must be submitted by- Until Position is filled. We appreciate your interest; please note that we will only be contacting applicants that meet the required qualifications.

About the Company

North County Lifeline, Inc. is a non-profit human services organization that offers a wide range of services to the people of San Diego County. Our mission is to build self-reliance among youth, individuals and families through problem solving, skill-building and accessible community-based services. Come be part of a team who CAR2Es! At North County Lifeline, you will find people who are Connected to the communities we serve, Authentic, and Resourceful. We are Responsive to the needs of our clients and Engaged in our mission to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families. Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer flexible work hours and excellent benefits to our employees.

• Generous paid vacation
• Paid sick time (6 days)
• Paid holidays (14 days)
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Great employee incentive awards program
• Training and education assistance
• Matched 403b retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our clients and maintaining the integrity of our workplace, North County Lifeline conducts comprehensive background and drug screening processes for all prospective employees. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Driving Record Check: Verification through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to ensure a good standing driving record.


• Employment Verification: Confirmation of your employment history to verify your experiences and qualifications.


• Reference Checks: Contacting provided references to gain insights into your work ethic, professionalism, and suitability for the role.


• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: A TB test to ensure the health and safety of our clients and staff, in line with public health recommendations.


• Drug Screening: A 10-panel non-DOT drug test to screen for the presence of common illicit substances, ensuring a drug-free workplace.


• Criminal Background Checks: Comprehensive checks through the Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI, and Child Abuse Index to identify any history that may impact your suitability for employment, particularly in roles involving vulnerable populations.

These screenings are a vital part of our hiring process and must be successfully completed for employment eligibility. North County Lifeline is dedicated to fair and responsible hiring practices and ensures that all screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, respecting the privacy and rights of all candidates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this process, aimed at creating a safe and productive work environment for everyone.