SHIELDS for Families Postings

SHIELDS for Families is seeking applicants for therapist positions, inclusive of both Marriage and Family Therapist and or candidates with a Master’s degree in Social Work (both licensed or registered), who are ready for a challenge and wish to be part of an innovative team of Clinical Staff.  The therapist will provide crisis intervention, intake assessment to individuals/families, as well as group therapy to adults, children and families with a history of mental illness or substance abuse.  Therapists are assigned to provide services to clients in the communities of South Central Los Angeles.  The role of the selected Therapist is to complete client psychosocial assessments and provide diagnoses; formulate a plan of treatment to promote maintaining individual goals designed to facilitate individual growth, improved social interaction, and the ability to manage mental illness and/or substance abuse and live independently.  Depending on the position, the therapist may have the opportunity to be trained in PEI Evidence Based Practices, as well as other advanced clinical training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a productivity standard of 70% per month and a caseload of a minimum of twelve clients.  Primary duties include providing a milieu of services with individual, family therapy, and community based social rehab activities, collateral contracts and case management services.  The minimal requirement is a Master’s degree in MFT/MSW with internship experience providing services to individuals with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse in a social services/mental health environment. The salary range for this position is $48K - $55K, salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

We provide an opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness for those who meet the requirements. 

We have several openings for Spanish speaking applicants. A bilingual stipend is available for individuals successfully completing testing.

Please apply online at www.shieldsforfamilies.org.   You may attach a cover letter and resume to your online application. SHIELDS for Families is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, ancestry, or marital status.

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SHIELDS for Families is seeking experienced Licensed Clinical Social Workers who are ready for a challenge and wish to be part of an innovative team of Clinical Staff who supervise therapists assigned to provide services to clients in the communities of South Central Los Angeles.  The role of the selected clinician will be to supervise, mentor and motivate registered master’s level interns in various programs, including, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, and Reintegration of Adult Ex- Offenders.  Depending on the position, the supervisor may have the opportunity to be trained in PEI Evidence Based Practices, as well as other advanced clinical training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting one on one and group supervision, monitoring team member’s work and coordinating support services to assist clients with independent living. Administrative and supervisory duties include billing, Q.A. Reports, administering grants, review of clinical documentation, training new staff and assisting with crisis intervention. A  Master’s degree in Social Work and a minimum of two years post licensure with two to five years of hands-on experience working with interns required. The salary range for this position is $65K - $80K, salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at www.shieldsforfamilies.org.   You may attach a cover letter and resume to your online application. SHIELDS for Families is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, ancestry, or marital status.