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Why work here?
The Cedars‑Sinai Share & Care program provides services to at‑risk children and adolescents. The program started in 1981 as the Psychological Trauma Center, and our professional counselors provide services to students who are experiencing emotional and academic challenges due to traumatic situations and stressors. Share & Care provides a group structure to facilitate emotional nurturing, healthy self‑esteem and positive coping skills through a 12‑week art therapy curriculum that can result in academic success.
What will you be doing:
Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Clinician to support high school students who are pregnant and may be at risk of school failure due to social, behavioral, and emotional problems utilizing evidence based and/or evidence informed practices within a high school setting. The counselor will provide individual, group and family support through psychoeducation on topics that include mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, conflict mediation, grief, drug prevention, postpartum and other socio-emotional issues that impact learning. Counselor will also provide community referrals, linkages, and collaborations with District and community resources to address student and family needs.
- School-Based program working with pregnant teens.
- Provide psychotherapy to individuals and groups.
- Knowledgeable on reporting requirements for Elder Abuse and Child Abuse.
- Document interventions according to regulatory requirements and standards.
- Keep all documentation current and complete for all patients in caseload.
- 2 days per week from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
- 2 locations: San Fernando Valley and Central LA.
Experience Requirements:
Two (2) plus years of post-licensure experience doing psychotherapy, preferably in a school-based setting.
Bilingual Spanish and English speaking therapist preferred.
Experience in clinical supervision and training.
Educational/License Requirements:
Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work (MSW), or related field from an accredited University.
Licensed MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
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Req ID : 11658
Working Title : Mental Health Clinician (Per Diem) - Community Share and Care
Department : Community Share and Care
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Community Engagement
Job Specialty : Community Engagement
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $38 - $42