Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic

Types of Opportunities

Open Positions

The Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national/ethnic origin, disability or veteran status. We strongly encourage applications by qualified minorities, including bilingual English/Spanish speakers.

Job Listings as March 8, 2010

• Wraparound Facilitator
• Parent Partner Wraparound
• Clinical Therapist (Bilingual Spanish Speaking Preferred)
• Early Intervention Clinical Therapist and Supervisor
• Clinical Therapist FSP
• Secretary III for FSP/TAY
• Custodian
• Family Advocate FSP
• Clinical Supervisors
• QME Lead
• Reconciliation Specialist
• QME Associate
• Child Psychiatrist -Independent Contractors
• QME Support Clerk (Two Full-Time Positions)

Wraparound Facilitator

Responsibilities:Facilitators will work on a team providing services to children and their families/caregivers involved in the Los Angeles County foster care or probation systems using a Wraparound services delivery model. In Wraparound, the team does "whatever it takes" to assist high need children to be successful in school, home and their communities with the goal being to maintain children in community settings. Facilitators will lead the Child and Family teams to work directly with the children and family/caregivers per the Plan of Care in their respective environments, including but not limited to in homes, out-of-home placement(s), schools and/or in the community to help achieve permanent placement for the child(ren). Facilitators are responsible for: 1) convening the team and ensuring the continuity of care and that all identified services in the Plan of Care are provided, 2) ensuring the application of family-centered practice by the entire team, 3) serving as the contact point for children, families, service providers and the community, and 4) ensuring there is continuous input and feedback from the family and service providers. In addition, in accordance with the Child and Family Plan of Care, Facilitators will provide mental health services, crisis intervention and case management services through a Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Services contract. Use of own car, and timely completion of duties including but not limited to paperwork, keeping records, and performing other, similar paraprofessional job duties are required. Other duties will be assigned, in keeping with the program's model to serve children in the most effective manner.

Requirements: MA/MS/PhD in social work/psychology with 2 years experience OR a BA in a social work/psychology with 4 years experience with severely emotionally disturbed youth and DCFS/Probation consumer is required. Applicants must understand and demonstrate independent initiative to perform in a team environment that endorses the family-driven, group decision-making process at the heart of this model. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is highly preferred. A valid California driver license and an insurable driving record are required.

Hours: This is a 24hour/7 day per week program and the Facilitator will arrange and participate in this coverage with other team members, depending on the needs of children and families in the program. This position will be placed on the Non-Management Salary Plan.

Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of paid sick and holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, and participation in two pension/retirements savings plans. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice.

Parent Partner Wraparound

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with an 80 year history of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. We have an immediate opening for an energetic parent to work in our Wraparound program. The Parent will work as part of a multidisciplinary Child and Family Team supporting the provision of services to children and families. Program staff provides on-call & other services 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Duties: Under the guidance of the Facilitator, a Parent works as a member of the program's Child and Family Team. A parent partner shall have personal experience with navigating one of the public agencies: DCFS, Probation, DMH or the special education system. Referring Departments may include the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Mental Health, or the Probation Department. Parent Partners work closely with assigned Wraparound child(ren)'s parent/caregivers to represent their best interests and participate as members of the Child and Family team. This position is the primary contact for parents involved with the program. Other, similar duties will be assigned.

Parent Partners demonstrate a strong ability to communicate in a team and mobilize and motivate people. A demonstrated knowledge of child welfare and allied health services provided by the referring Departments is required, including experience with having a child involved in the system, as is experience maintaining strict confidentially. The successful applicant possesses verbal, bilingual Spanish speaking, written, organization and interpersonal skills. TB and fingerprint clearance requirements must also be met, per Clinic policy. Must drive own car, have valid CA driver license and insurable driving record.

Hours: Program staff provides on-call & other services 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Hourly rate: Placed on Non-Management Salary Plan plus mileage, up to full time status. This position will be added to the Clinic's Non-Management Salary Plan. This position's total hours per week are expected to increase (or another position will be added) as services expand.

Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Clinical Therapist (Bilingual Spanish Speaking Preferred )

Responsibilities: As a full-time team member, Therapists who are currently registered with a licensing board primarily handle cases as assigned and perform intakes for mental health services. Therapists interview and collect information from clients/families/caretakers, identify symptoms, make diagnoses and develop therapeutic treatment plans, run therapy groups for children & families/caregivers, plan and administer therapeutic treatment within accepted professional and Clinic guidelines, teach social skills and anger management techniques, travel in the community to make home/school on-site visits, and counsel clients with accepted methods. Therapists work on a team with Family Advocates and others. They consult with clinical supervisors, psychiatrists, Clinic staff or others and timely complete required paperwork using an electronic system and submit complete and timely paperwork. Other duties may be assigned. Actual work hours and assignments vary by program.

Requirements: Positions require a master’s degree or “equivalent” (Ph.D., Psy.D., MSW, MA or MS), CURRENT licensing board registration plus clinical experience. Supervised clinical hours for master’s level clinicians obtaining hours toward licensure is provided. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability, experience with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health paperwork and licensure are highly desired. Clinic workers must also complete tests for TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. Own car, valid CA driver license and insurable driving record are also required.

Salary & Benefits: These positions are placed on the Clinic’s Non-Management Salary Plan; pay depends on hours completed toward licensure/licensure status. Additional pay is earned for bilingual Spanish speaking ability and 24/7 client services programs. Includes a generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid sick, vacation & holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, participation in 2 pension/retirement savings plans plus other benefits.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Early Intervention Clinical Therapist and Supervisor

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children and families of Central and South Central Los Angeles. We have an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist/Supervisor experienced in Early Intervention services. This position provides direct clinical services for assigned cases and clinical supervision to therapists collecting hours toward licensure.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Therapist/Supervisor provides services on site and in family/caregiver homes. This position acts as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic services, education and support to young children and their families/caregivers. Duties include: perform intakes & assessments, develop, administer, evaluate and modify therapeutic or treatment plans; facilitate attachment and appropriate behavioral interventions, provide services to parents or caregivers in their homes/community settings; collaborate and cooperate with outside child protective or family services workers assigned to children and their families; work with family advocates in a team model per the Clinic's Standards of Effective Care. The Therapist/Supervisor meets or exceeds service delivery and Clinic standards for timely charting, provision of services and is responsible for tracking supervisees’ caseloads and reviewing clinical records. Other duties will be assigned.

Skills and Requirements: The Therapist/Clinical Supervisor meets either the Board of Behavioral Sciences' or Board of Psychology's requirements to supervise staff completing clinical hours toward licensure. Supervisors must meet or exceed their respective licensing Board's requirements to supervise staff collecting hours toward licenses. Current, valid registration with a licensing board is required throughout employment.

Demonstrated clinical experience providing mental health services to children and families, knowledge of child development, developmental disabilities, broad general knowledge of the social dynamics and economics of low-income urban communities, and the ability to timely complete accurate paperwork on a computerized charting system are required. Bilingual/Bi-literate Spanish ability is preferred. A valid CA driver license, an insurable driving record, and reliable transportation are required.

Benefits: a generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Clinical Therapist FSP

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles We have an immediate opening for a Clinical Therapist in the Full Service Partnership who will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing mental health services to children or adults and their families/caregivers.

Duties and Responsibilities: As a team member, handles cases as assigned, or performs intakes, for which the Therapist interviews and collects information from clients, identifies symptoms, makes diagnoses and develops a therapeutic or treatment plan, runs therapy groups for children & families, plans and administers therapeutic treatment within accepted professional guidelines, makes home visits and counsels clients with accepted methods to assist client. Also consults with clinical supervisor, medical doctor, Clinic peers or other specialists and timely completes required progress notes and paperwork using concurrent documentation in computerized charting systems. Meets or exceeds client services expectations. Other duties may be assigned in this program that provides services 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Qualifications: The position requires a master’s degree (MSW, MA or MS), and at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience. Training directly related to children and child counseling is preferred. (Applicants with less than 1000 hours will be considered.) In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the US Department of Justice. A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is preferred. Current registration with licensing board is required.

Hours: To be arranged in a full time basis

Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Secretary III for FSP/TAY

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with a history of service to the children and families of Central & South Los Angeles. We have an immediate opening for a full-time Secretary III for our FSP/TAY program. This position has a spilt supervision between two Division Directors and will work at two sites (3031 Vermont and 3787 Exposition) during the week.

Responsibilities: Will work under the direct supervision of the Director to: provide administrative support in tracking flexible funds, referrals and authorization, enrollment and terminating enrollment of cases in FSP and Wraparound. Will assist in tracking outcomes and provide reports as determined by Departments. Will also oversee the general set-up and smooth operation of division operations (such as open, read and route mail, file, answer the telephone/email, greet visitors, take dictation, type reports, schedule meetings, manage the Director’s calendar, and other related tasks), draft, update and produce a wide variety of informational, statistical and other reports, track program and building management and program coordinators’s reports, calculate and track clinician/family advocate productivity reports, work with other Clinic managers to obtain program data, including but not limited to census reports, participant files, mailing lists, budget and supply reports, contract compliance and renewal documentation, client attendance reporting and other similar project reporting requirements. Must drive to all Clinic sites (within a six mile radius) and work off-site with a minimum of supervision. Maintain daily attendance log and vacation/sick log for staff. Attends meetings and takes, transcribes and maintains minutes of same. Participates with other clerical and administrative support staff in routine and special tasks that support interdepartmental and general Clinic functioning. Other duties will be assigned.

Skills/Experience/Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) plus 1-2 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience or Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent number of units from a post-secondary school or secretarial college plus 3-4 years increasingly responsible secretarial experience, or a high school diploma or G.E.D. with 6 years increasingly responsible experience. Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Ability to write, proofread, and edits grammatically correct routine reports and correspondence. A valid CA driver license and an insurable driving record are required. Must poses excellent computer skills using Word, Excel, email/internet, Access and data management abilities to compile and provide detailed, accurate reports. This position may use a new Clinic Management Software System as it is implemented. Ability to work cordially with staff from all departments, visitors, and others plus maintain strict confidentiality is a must. A writing sample and task assignment will be required at interview. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB prior to beginning work, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Hours: This position works full-time, 40 hours per week, (splitting time with the FSP & TAY divisions) on a to-be-arranged schedule.

Rate: It is placed on the Non-Management Pay Plan with an hourly rate range of $ 13.50 - $ 14.03 per hour.

Benefits: A choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Custodian

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children of Central and South Central Los Angeles. We have an immediate opening for a Custodian.

Duties and Requirements:The position requires basic knowledge related to the safe and effective handling and storage of various common cleaning compounds, and basic knowledge related to proper general housekeeping, cleaning and sanitation practices. The successful candidate must also know or very quickly acquire basic knowledge related to the proper use of repair tools, and basic repair procedures. The position further requires an individual with good physical stamina, including the ability to lift and move boxes and other heavy loads up to 75 lbs., as well as the ability to maintain a pleasant and service-oriented demeanor in the face of on-going requests for housekeeping services from multiple individuals including vendors. A valid California driver license and a driving record that is insurable by the Clinic are required, as is the ability to communicate in grammatically correct English and respond to written service requests. This position may also provide verbal & written reports to the Facility Coordinator. Other duties may be assigned.

Hours: Full time, afternoon & early evening hours Monday-Friday are required. Actual hours depend on program need.

Hourly Rate: $9.30 to $9.67.

Benefits: a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of paid sick and holiday time, access to the USC Credit Union, and participation in two pension/retirements savings plans.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicants must also complete a test for TB, fingerprint clearance and an insurable driving record.

Family Advocate FSP

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with an 80-year history of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. We have openings for a Family Advocate in the Full Service Partnership program primarily assigned to the Clinic's Intensive Services Division. Though, this position will work with clients in both the Early Intervention Services and Intensive Services divisions, with children ranging in age from 0-15.

Duties and Responsibilities: Family Advocates work as part of multi-disciplinary teams providing case management and mental health services for adults, children and the family/caregivers who support them, provide screenings, home and/or on-sight services. These positions are assigned to the Clinic's 24 hour services FSP program.

A Family Advocate: assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of a service/treatment plan for each client that identifies the client’s personal, social, emotional, mental health, education, physical and/or financial needs and goals. Reviews and collects information related to the client’s socio-economic history, treatment history, educational history and other relevant data for the formulation of a distinct service plan. Participates with staff providing screening services to clients who attend the Clinic’s services, including completion of pay or financial information (PFI’s) forms and other needed/assigned documentation. Attends case conference meetings to assist and participate in case disposition and follow-up. Mediates and advocates on behalf of the client to help him/her obtain and keep suitable foster care/housing, health care and mental health service, education/school services, benefit entitlements, etc. Searches the community and presents options for additional needed or desired services (ei., emancipation services; sober living opportunities; education enrichment; scholarships, grants or job training programs; age-appropriate social opportunities; parenting classes). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:The position requires a BA/BS in social work or related field OR a license as an LVN or LPT, with an emphasis in community mental health work; a demonstrated history of presenting options for needed or desired services; a valid CA driver license and insurable (by the Clinic) driving record to make home, school, job site/or other community-based visits in own vehicle to assist the client in living, learning and working successfully. Bilingual/Biliterate Spanish ability highly preferred. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance.

Salary and Hours: Full time, depends on program and experience. These positions are placed on the Clinic's Non-Management Salary Plan, are eligible for differential pay for specific competencies and receive a generous benefits package.

Bonus/Differential: New hires and staff selected to transfer to the FSP program are eligible for a $ 400 signing bonus and a $ 2500 salary differential for work in this 24/7 services program. Bilingual Spanish speakers earn an additional differential.

Clinical Supervisors

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. We have immediate openings for Clinical Supervisors who meet either the Board of Behavioral Sciences' or Board of Psychology's requirements to supervise staff completing clinical hours toward licensure. Supervisors must meet or exceed their respective licensing Board's requirements to supervise staff collecting hours toward licenses by providing mental health services. We are specifically searching for a licensed clinical social worker with experience supervising community based mental health services.

Duties and Responsibilities: Clinical Supervisors work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing mental health services to children and their families/caregivers by providing clinical supervision to staff obtaining hours towards licensure in their respective disciplines, within Clinic and Board standards and performing related duties. Some positions may include a client case load and/or part-time status, depending on duties performed. All Supervisors also timely complete required notes and chart/note reviews, manage supervisees client schedules to ensure approriate services delivery and case load to meet or exceed service delivery requirements, attend meetings, initiate scheduling of clinical supervision, provide staff trainings, evaluate staff clinical skills and meet client service delivery requirements, depending on actual duties performed. Supervisors are responsible for completion and submission of written reports addressing review of supervisees chart documentation, evaluating staff performance and reviewing client records using an electronic health records system for timeliness and appropriateness of services. Supervisors may be assigned to Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or other programs. Other duties will be assigned.

Requirements: Minimum of a master’s degree or equivalent (MSW, MA, Ph.D., PsyD, or MS) plus licensure and clinical experience and/or training directly related to children and child counseling. Clinical Supervisors must have and maintain current, valid licensure and sufficient years of experience to provide supervision to staff obtaining hours, per their respective Board requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of Board and Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health requirements and community based services delivery highly preferred. Bilingual Spanish speaking ability is also highly desired.

Salary, Hours and Benefits: DOE/DOQ, depending upon program, plus experience and licensure status. In keeping with Clinic policy, successful applicants must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice. A current, valid CA driver license and insurable driving record may be required, depending on assignment.

QME Lead

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC s a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80-years of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. We have an immediate opportunity for two full-time Leads to join our Quality Management and Evaluation team.

Duties and Responsibilities: A Lead works under the supervision of the Director of the QME division or her designee to: supervise support staff providing data entry (which may include temporary personnel), medical records and front desk reception duties, oversee various data entry and mental health services billing functions within LA County Department of Mental Health, various funder(s) and Clinic standards, train staff on several sets of practices and procedures, provide data entry & other support functions such as processing requests for confidential client records directly as needed, work collegially across programs/sites to provide consistent support functions across the Clinic, assist the Coordinator in providing timely, updated reports, assist in audits of data systems and applications, and perform other duties as assigned. These positions are primarily assigned to an individual location but will be assigned tasks across the Clinic as needed. Other duties will be assigned.

Skills: At least two years experience providing data entry services in a billing environment, excellent interpersonal and computer skills and a valid, CA driver license & insurable driving record are required. Previous experience billing for services using electronic health records systems required; two years of supervising data entry, medical records and reception staff preferred. This position is primarily assigned to one Clinic location, but will work at all three sites as needed. Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Bilingual Spanish speaking speaking ability is preferred.

Schedule and Benefits: This position works full-time, on a to-be-arranged schedule and is placed on the Professional I band of the Clinic’s Non-Management Salary Plan. Benefits include a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Reconciliation Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director or her designee, the Specialist will: monitor the accuracy of Medi-Cal units of service for all assigned departments and programs, generate elextronic health records reports for the purpose of reconciliation to actual data entry, reconcile progress notes and other mental health services documentation with data entry information, verify Medi-Cal or other payor source eligibility, complete the Error Correction and other assigned reports, review written reports and verify accuracy of any unbilled units, generate monthly status report on reconciliation errors and resubmit/void/delete claims billed in error, timely attend and participate in meetings as assigned and complete other, similar duties as assigned. This position works with more than one type of electronic health records system and works with teams of mental health services support staff and professionals. Other duties will be assigned.

Requirements: The position requires excellent computer and interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, an extremely high accuracy rate in reconciliation, a very high level of attention to the details of record keeping, demonstrated ability to spot, assess and self-correct errors, calmly manage researching and retrieving client information and the ability to maintain a high level of personal productivity in a very busy office environment handling a high volume of paper, hard copy and electronic charts as well as confidential mental health information. Verified associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, or three years of directly equivalent experience and/or training required. This position travels between three locations within a six mile radius; a valid California driver license and insurable driving record are required.

Schedule and Benefits: Full time, weekend and overtime hours may be required, actual hours to be determined by division need.

This position is placed on the Non-Management Salary Plan. A generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans. In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicants must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

QME Associate

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over an 80-year history of service to the children and families of South Los Angeles. We have an immediate opportunity for an energetic Associate to join our Quality Management and Evaluation division.

Duties and Responsibilities: For this full-time position, the Associate will: work under the direct supervision of the Director and the CMSS manager in the implementation and documentation of the annual division Plan, coordinate the collection, aggregation and dissemination of client satisfaction and program outcome data, assist in assuring continuing quality mental health records, develop an annual training plan for direct provider staff, create and coordinate a schedule of on-site trainings, develop and oversee a database to track enrollment in and completion of on and off-site trainings, meet individually with staff in a timely and collegial manner, oversee acquisition of appropriate training materials, plus perform other, similar duties.

Skills: Strong organization, communication and teamwork skills plus a demonstrated understanding of and commitment to furthering the Clinic’s mission are a must, as is the ability to maintain a calm demeanor while handling multiple tasks without losing productivity. Experience in program evaluation, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health billing & documentation requirements, the CalWORKS program, computerized data tracking and providing staff training in a community mental health agency that serves children and families is preferred. Successful candidates must be knowledgeable of family centered, consumer-focused work on a strengths-based model. A Master’s in psychology, social work or related field is required. Current, valid registration with the appropriate licensing board and experience in a non-profit mental health clinic or similar setting preferred. A valid CA driver license and insurable driving record are required.

Hours, Rate and Benefits: This position works full-time on a to-be-arranged schedule. This position is placed on a Professional band of the Clinic’s Non-Management Salary Plan, actual salary range depends upon experience, licensure status and qualifications. Benefits include a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicant must also complete a test for TB, and fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice.

Child Psychiatrist (Independent Contractors)

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with an 80 year history of service to the children of Central and South Los Angeles. We are a large children’s mental health clinic affiliated with County + USC Keck School of Medicine's Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. We have immediate openings for Psychiatrists to independently contract with the Clinic to provide psychiatric services.

Duties and Responsibilities: As an independent contractor, psychiatrists provide psychiatric services to children ranging in age from approximately 3-21 years old including psychiatric evaluations, consultations and medication support. As members of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, you will also participate in case conferences meetings, trainings, etc. Psychiatrists comply with Clinic and/or Department of Mental Health policy regarding confidentiality, child abuse reporting, drug-free workplace, chart documentation & maintenance, documentation of units/service provided and Clinic productivity expectations. Psychiatrists may be assigned to satellite offices as necessary to provide client services.

Requirements: Psychiatrists possess and provide updated documentation of current, valid licenses or certificates to perform the services described above, i.e. California physician’s certificate and valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Ongoing TB and fingerprint clearance obtained through the Clinic's provider are also required.

QME Support Clerk (Exposition Park, Leimert Park and University Park Offices)

LOS ANGELES CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC is a private, non-profit, community-based mental health clinic with over 80 -years of history of service to the children and families of Central and South Central Los Angeles. We have two openings for experienced Quality Management and Evaluation Support Clerks.

Duties and Responsibilities: QME Support Clerks are responsible for data entry and general clerical duties in the Quality Management and Evaluation (QME) Division. QME Support Clerks will be part of a team managing client and Clinic data on both an in-house computer system and through a computer connection to the LA County Department of Mental Health Information System (DMH-IS), as well as other data entry systems. As a team member, the QME Support Clerk may be assigned to any Clinic program or location as needed.

QME Support Clerks provide numerous support functions in a busy office environment which requires demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality, such as: access computer records regarding potential mental health services clients to verify previous services and confirm current services; Obtain client billing/record numbers for new services and input, update, verify, correct, track, print and distribute as necessary client profile and other information. Compile, update, sort, verify, correct, print and track computer reports. Type, file, photocopy, fax, share in answering the department or Clinic telephones, and perform other similar clerical duties. Clerks attend meetings as necessary or required to stay current with data entry requirements and job protocols. Other duties will be assigned.

Requirements: The position requires proficient computer skills, high accuracy rate in data entry, and high level of attention to the details of record keeping. Able to catch, assess and self-correct errors, and the ability to maintain a high level of personal productivity in a busy office environment handling a high volume of paper, charts, and information. Demonstrated ability to maintain calm, cordial demeanor and maintain strict confidentiality at all times is required. High school diploma required, and one year data entry experience preferred. Valid California driver license and a driving record insurable by the Clinic throughout employment are required.

Hourly Rate and Benefits: $ 11.59 to $12.72 per hour, DOE/DOQ per the Non-Management Salary Plan. A generous flexible benefits package with a choice of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a program of sick, vacation and holiday pay, access to the USC Credit Union, and 2 pension/retirement savings plans.

Hours: This position works full-time, 40 hours per week, on a to-be-arranged schedule per Clinic needs. Travel in own car to each location is required during the work day.

In keeping with Clinic policy for all employees, the successful applicants must also complete a test for TB and fingerprint clearance.

Log on to lacgc.org to download an application or for additional information. Please note, in order to be considered for the position you must e-mail, mail or, fax a resume, job application and a copy of your educational Transcripts or Training certificates. Please fax to 323/373-1946 attention Human Resources. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider, and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. Applications are considered after submission of all requested documents. EOE/ADA.

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