Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

401(k) matching

fully paid Health Insurance for employee

fully paid Dental insurance for employee

fully paid Vision Insurance for employee

fully paid life insurance for employee

Flexible schedule

15 days Paid Time Off per year

10 paid holidays per year

Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary Stirling Behavioral Health Institute has immediate openings for a licensed psychologist, LMFT, LCSW in the Van Nuys area.

We are in special need of those who are bilingual Spanish. Experience with transitional age youth populations is desired.

Stirling is a small, school-based agency contracted with the Los Angeles County Dept. of Mental Health (DMH) to provide outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, teens, and their adult caregivers in the central and west areas of the San Fernando Valley. Services are provided in schools, via telehealth, and in Stirling's Van Nuys office. Most of our clients come from LAUSD schools we contract with to provide outpatient mental health services.

Clinicians provide intake assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, clinical interventions, collaterals, discharges, case management (when needed), crisis management, and providing individual and family therapy. (No Wrap or FSP service!)

Preferred applicants will have experience with DMH policies, procedures, and standards. Applicants certified or are in the process of becoming certified in one or more of the following Evidence Based Practices are also desired: CPP, MAP, Trauma Focused CBT, Individual CBT, and Seeking Safety.

Applicant should live within a reasonable commute time to Van Nuys, CA.

Responsibilities

Perform intake assessments

Provide mental health therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and families

Create individualized treatment plans for each client

Use evidence-based treatment methods, when appropriate, to facilitate individual treatments

Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan

Adhere to all facility, government, and BBS licensing standards

Qualifications

Master or Doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or similar field

Current and unrestricted license in the area of marriage and family therapy, clinical social worker, or psychology required

Must be bilingual Spanish speaking

Previous experience as a mental health therapist in a DMH-contracted agency preferred but not required

Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certified

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Highly organized and reliable