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If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Associate, Social Work & Marriage Family Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services across the life span. The Therapist applies psychological/counseling principles in the following areas: assessment, clinical interventions, research, training, case management, and consultation. The Therapist follows a hybrid model, with the expectation to offer therapy across various locations- including clinics, schools, and/or other programs. The delivery model may include both in-person and virtual appointments, depending on the department's needs. The therapist's responsibilities include diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning. The Therapist provides a variety of interventions, such as individual, group, child, and family therapy focused on short-term problem-solving therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, crisis intervention, coping skills, substance abuse treatment, behavior modification, case consultations, and other evidence-based practices. In addition, the Therapist is a member of the multidisciplinary team with both internal and external partners and collaborates with the patient and the family to define the treatment goals and measures of treatment success, using evidence-based outcome measures. Lastly, the Therapist may be involved in several research studies or multidisciplinary projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be registered with the Board of Behavioral Science.   

• Master's degree required from a college or university that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, or a regional or national institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience, preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English and other predominant of the population served, preferred.

• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

• Direct experience with short-term problem-solving treatment (MHIP), cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, brief psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, group therapy, child therapy, substance abuse treatment, and behavior modification is preferred.

Compensation

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.