CDC LMFT/LCSW
Job Description
Job Description Job Description
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Salary : $60,829.00-$85,852.00
Reports to:
Summary: The Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker is responsible for working alongside early childhood professionals in Child Development Centers throughout the Inland Empire to build the capacity of staff and families to address and/or prevent challenging behaviors and to foster social-emotional competencies. Apply trauma-informed therapeutic theories to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, share strategies, model evidence-based intervention approaches, facilitate referrals, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the factors that shape young children’s social-emotional development.
Essential Duties:
Direct service treatment, including diagnostic (intakes), crisis intervention, and on-going treatment Conducts observations and needs assessments for children, classrooms, and centers. Support for providers, parents, legal guardians, and caregivers to create trauma-informed, proactive inclusive environments and to respond effectively to all children. Maintain case files that include intakes, activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations. Aid to providers, parents, legal guardians, and caregivers, and encouragement and facilitation of collaboration and communication, in developing the skills and tools needed to be successful as they support the development and early learning of all children, including observing environments, facilitating the development of action plans, and supporting site implementation of those plans. Meetings or workshops with groups of parents to increase parents’ understanding of social emotional development and positive behavior guidance strategies Developing and modeling of strategies for addressing prevalent child mental health concerns, • Linking families with community resources Provide consultation, recommended approaches, and education related to the mental health of the child. Providing prevention services to individual children. Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients’ adjustments to determine the effectiveness of programs. Any other task or duty as assigned or required.
Qualifications/Skills
3+ years’ experience in a community-based setting with diverse children ages 0-5 years old. Experience with providing services in an outpatient setting. Experience with child /group therapy. Experience with treating depression, anxiety, behavioral, trauma Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively via e-mails. Ability to analyze and interpret information to plan appropriate treatments.
Education, Training and Experience : Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work from an accredited institution Current California Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker Licensure. Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of Automobile Insurance.
Physical & Mental Demands : Working at a desk for extended periods of time with computer/keyboard work. Long periods of intense concentrated attention to detail. Ability to lift/carry at least 30 pounds. Ability to perform tasks that require bending/stooping. Ability to perform under high pressure/problem-solving situations. Ability to cope with a fast-changing work environment. Contribute to the organizational culture of the department with a positive attitude and professional demeanor. Ability to multi-task and stay focused with many interruptions. Ability to deal with many different personalities.
FSA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.