Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist (Licensed)

Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist (Licensed)# Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist (Licensed)Hot JobHomeboy Industries - Los Angeles, CA 90012; 1st Street - Los Angeles, CA 90033Start Date 07/16/2026## OverviewSalary Range$83,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate Degree## Description**Mission Statement**Homeboy 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 Center **DUTIES 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 plans* Develop and facilitate psycho-educational process groups, based on thematic needs identified within the Homeboy community.* Provide Family therapy, as needed* Participate in weekly interdisciplinary clinical case conferences* Meet with the program director weekly for individual consultation* Consult, 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 manner* Assist in weekly review of the Mental Health referral waitlist; assess for safety if/when indicated via referral measures* Support 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 facilitation* Attend and chaperone various field trips, including some overnight retreats.* Other duties as assigned.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATION FOR POSITION**:* Master's Degree in a related field (MSW, MFT, PsyD, PhD)* **Licensure required*** Experience 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 ethic* Ability to relate sensitively to persons of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds* Must be able to multitask and work in a timely and accurate manner* Ability to meet program goals and deadlines**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:*** Ability to work in a unique, fast-paced environment with unpredictable crises.* Commitment to unconditional positive regard toward clients* Knowledge of the criminal justice system* Good communication and organization skills* Basic knowledge of MS Office and general computer equipment* EMDR training/certification a plus* Bilingual –Spanish speaking a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Homeboy Industries, Inc.