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Mission StatementHomeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.    Job Title: Youth Mental Health Therapist/Wellness Specialist/Counselor (Licensed)Reports To: Clinical Director/Director of Homeboy Youth CenterDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide on-site psychotherapy, including individual treatment sessions, group work, advocacy, crisis assessment, and interventions.  Mental Health clinicians are responsible for maintaining legal and ethical standards and appropriate documentation.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Provide clinical assessment and treatment for clients referred to the Mental Health Department at Homeboy Industries.Develop individualized, trauma-informed, client-centered treatment plansDevelop and facilitate psycho-educational process groups, based on thematic needs identified within the Homeboy community.  Provide Family therapy, as neededParticipate in weekly interdisciplinary clinical case conferences Meet with the program director weekly for individual consultationConsult, as clinically indicated, with other departmental staff (i.e., Substance Use Counselor, psychiatric consultant, Domestic Violence team, case management) at the setting.Maintain accurate and complete documentation in a timely mannerAssist in weekly review of the Mental Health referral waitlist; assess for safety if/when indicated via referral measuresSupport clients in referral processes, as needed, w/ provision of suitable documentation toward procurement of housing, SSI, Full Service Partnership, educational services, childcare, etc.Maintain clinically appropriate contact, per request, with clients’ other service entities and system providers (DCFS, Probation, EDD, DOR, etc.)Participate in psycho-educational presentations within the agency to support a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective throughout the Homeboy community.Participate in community presentations, conferences, and educational gatherings to increase awareness of and compassion for the needs of our population and to share our approach to the work.Group therapy facilitationAttend and chaperone various field trips, including some overnight retreats.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATION FOR POSITION:Master's Degree in a related field (MSW, MFT, PsyD, PhD)Licensure requiredExperience working with at-risk youth, gang-affected populations, and/or marginalized adults in a clinical setting. Experience interfacing with other client-related systems, i.e., Probation, DCFS, etc.A mission-driven person with a strong work ethicAbility to relate sensitively to persons of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgroundsMust be able to multitask and work in a timely and accurate mannerAbility to meet program goals and deadlinesSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:Ability to work in a unique, fast-paced environment with unpredictable crises.Commitment to unconditional positive regard toward clientsKnowledge of the criminal justice systemGood communication and organization skillsBasic knowledge of MS Office and general computer equipmentEMDR training/certification a plusBilingual –Spanish speaking a plusSALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000, depending on experienceThis position is full-time, in-office based out of our East LA 1st Street Youth Reentry CenterHomeboy Industries provides an industry-leading benefits package, including a generous paid time off schedule to allow for work-life balance. Powered by JazzHR