Independent Contractor – Counseling4Kids – Torrance, CA

Counseling4Kids is comprised of a team of talented professionals that provide home-based and school-linked mental health services throughout LA County. Our clients are primarily foster care/ DCFS involved children and youth. Most have experienced significant traumatic events and have trauma-related symptoms. Our primary treatment model is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). We also treat clients with MAP, CPP, PPP, Seeking Safety and PCIT.

We are currently seeking independent contractors, that can commit to providing 15 – 30 hours of billable service per week; the pay rate is $50 per hour (plus Spanish-speaking differential).

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree required in Clinical Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, or Social Work
• Licensed as an MFT, LCSW, or Psychologist and current, unrestricted registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• TF-CBT certification and/or MAP certification, and experience with DMH documentation is required
• Two years or more previous experience working with children and families
• Experience providing mental health services requiring diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and crisis intervention, as well as providing the various modalities of therapy
• Must be able to document in a clear and concise manner and in accordance with DMH and other program standards
• Experience using EXYM EHR
• Experience, training, and/or strong interest in working with clients ages birth to five presenting with symptoms of trauma and/or disruptive behavior
• Valid California Driver’s license and copies of all current certifications to the facility

Contract Requirements

• Provides evidenced based interventions and/or MAT based on DMH and C4K guidelines
• Works collaboratively with clients and the clinical team to develop a comprehensive assessment, treatment plan and desired treatment outcomes
• Maintains clients records related to assessment, treatment, progress toward goals and objectives, discharge summary, and treatment outcomes that are accurate, concise, timely, and useful for coordinating treatment team planning, monitoring, and review
• Participates in treatment team meetings and makes recommendations as appropriate
• Maintains 15-30 of billable time per week
• Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as company policies that apply to assigned duties
• Complies with the company’s and Board of Behavioral Sciences’ (BBS) expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct

Physical Demands:

Must be able to remain in a stationary (stand/sit) position at least 50% of the time. This person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently communicates with staff, clients, families and other community organizations and must be able to exchange accurate information. Regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions when out in the community.

EEO Statement:

Counseling4Kids provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Counseling4Kids complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Counseling4Kids expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Counseling4Kids’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.