Southern California

Leimert Park or Santa Monica- We are hiring for a temp to hire TAY Youth Advocate in LA. Position is full time and is mainly M – F basic business hours but can include some evenings and weekends, this is temporary for about 3 months, no specific end date. This is a community based position that requires a car and driving, mileage reimbursement is offered. The Youth Advocate/ Social Worker is responsible for case management, psycho- social assessment, development and implementation of intervention strategies. The YA SW provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary team and direct youth supports and coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational achievement. The YA SW is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength ‘based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. Successful YA/SW understand how to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while launching adult lives from foster care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s Degree in a discipline to be eligible to register with the BBS as an ASW, AMFT, or LPCi and working toward professional licensure.
• Experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma preferred, strong case management experience required.
• FFA or child welfare experience
• Home visit experience
• Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check and DMV background check

This is FT, M – F, hours will include evening hours a few days/ week.  Schedule will be 10AM – 7PM and 12noon – 9PM- varies during the week.  Clinic setting providing psychotherapy.  Parking is offered.  See 6 clients/ day and then documentation.  In person during COVID.  Must be able to clear Kaiser and insurance credentialing.

Social Service Staffing & Recruiting, Inc. is hiring for a per diem Spanish speaking Therapist to work in an out patient setting in Alhambra at a hospital for a few months. Position is providing clinical services to dual diagnosed adults. Per diem coverage is needed. Candidate must be registered with the BBS (AMFT or ASW) and must have experience with adult mental health and dual diagnosis. This is to cover while the hospital is understaffed. The shifts are basic business hours. $28 – $30/ hour, clinical supervision may possibly be provided.