About Us & Why We're Hiring
We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.
- Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
- Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
- We serve thousands of children and families annually
- We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
- We are seeking passionate people to join our team
If our mission resonates, keep reading.
- As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
- We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
- Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
- Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Palmdale site to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment services to children, adolescents and their families in the office, community and school-based settings.
What You’ll Do
- Conducts intakes, provides individual, group and family therapy services in the office based and community settings. Services include initial clinical assessments, diagnosis, clinical treatment planning and implementation, referral and termination.
- Handles crisis situations, including outside of normal work hours.
- Follows CFGC’s reporting protocols.
- Conducts parent education programs and family support groups.
- Maintains clinical charts and completes program paperwork.
- Consults with school personnel, which may include teachers, counselors and administrators.
- Participates in supervision, meetings and trainings related to position and services provided including evidence-based practice trainings, boosters and consultations assigned.
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours), Monday – Friday, 2 evenings per week until 8:00pm are required. This position is fully onsite for the first six months. Hybrid work options are available after six months of employment.
Starting Salary:
- A.M.F.T. and A.C.S.W. $67,500
- L.M.F.T. and L.C.S.W. $70,500 - $73,000
- Waivered Psychologist: $73,000
- Licensed Psychologist: $77,500 - $87,000
- Additional years of experience will be considered as well
- $3,000 differential available for bilingual Spanish-English proficiency (must pass Spanish Proficiency Assessment to qualify)
- $2,000 sign on bonus ($1,000 to be paid during first pay period, $1,000 to be paid after six months of continuous employment).
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
- Experience working with kids/teens and families
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based child and family interventions relevant to families served in the community mental health settings.
- Ability to develop reasonable, appropriate treatment plans and clinical programs to meet the needs of the clients.
- Ph.D., Psy.D., M.S.W., or M.A./M.S. with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Must be eligible to register with the Board of Psychology or Board of Behavioral Sciences.
We’re building a diverse, inclusive team
- You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
- CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace
CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
- Free supervision for licensure
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement
- 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
- Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
- Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
- Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
- Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
- Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/
Contingencies
- Must be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination. The Center will provide accommodations as required by applicable law.
*This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.