We are looking for Marriage & Family Therapists or Clinical Social Workers to work in either a school based setting in South Pasadena (one set location), OR field based in the San Gabriel Valley or Los Angeles region. This opportunity is full-time at 40 hours per week.

Our Therapists ensure that those most vulnerable in our society receive much-needed support by providing essential clinical assessments and contribute insightful, practical, and meaningful information in the development of individual therapy, family therapy, and group treatment plans to address mental, emotional, and family disorders and dysfunction.

You will need the following minimum qualifications to be considered :

• must be able to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (and booster if eligible)
• master's degree in Marriage Family Therapy/Social Work or in a related Human Behavioral field
• MFT/LCSW Associate or MFT/LCSW Trainee (with 4-way agreement)
• proficient in the use of modern office technology, equipment, and procedures including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Zoom, basic email, internet, and be able to learn and adapt to new systems and software.
• participate and complete CPI training and be able to utilize all aspects of this training within a classroom setting when necessary.
• demonstrates interest in furthering professional development and training experience with individuals and/or families with exceptional needs.
• access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to more than one site on any given day (this would apply only to the field based opportunities, not the one-site school based position)
• auto insurance liability coverage which meets the minimum coverage for work-related travel
• participate in a CPI or other PBIS training and be able to utilize all aspects of this training when necessary
• must clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ.
• a current TB Test (within the last 2 months).

Preferred qualifications include :

• MFT/LCSW License issued by the California BBS
• have a valid California Driver’s License in good standing
• CPR/1st Aide Certification
• bilingual English/Spanish or bilingual English/Mandarin

As a Marriage and Family Therapist at IRL, you will:

• provide clinical services including individual/group therapy, family therapy, assessments, and treatment planning in an outpatient setting, OR provide services in a school based setting (in the case of the position needed in South Pasadena).
• provide clinical documentation to meet all County, State, and Federal documentation requirements.
• schedule individual therapy weekly and family therapy appointments as needed with child/youth and parent at times that the client can attend.
• plan, develop, and provide interventions that address child/youth symptoms and behaviors related to mental health issues.
• address crisis issues and assess for self-harm while developing a safety plan with child/youth and parent when required.

ABOUT IRL

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) is a multi-service, community-based Special Education, mental health, job development, and training facility for special needs children, students, and adults. IRL began in 1974 when its founder, Nancy J. Lavelle, Ph.D., created the Almansor Education Center located in a church on Almansor Street in Alhambra, California. With a belief that every student has the ability to “take charge” of their own learning process, Dr. Lavelle established a unique environment, individualized curriculum, and created appropriate support and enrichment services designed to turn student and client learning failures into learning successes. Now over forty years later, the Institute for the Redesign of Learning offers six programs designed to provide a continuum of care for individuals with Special Needs, ages infants through adults, serving children, students, and clients throughout the greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley communities.

Our Mission: To empower individuals of all abilities to take charge of their own learning and lives, making it possible for them to be competent, caring, and contributing members of society; and to provide learning opportunities for families, professionals, and communities to support those efforts.

As part of our team, full-time employees enjoy:

• health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a free $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policies (if eligible).
• up to 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 holidays, and 5 sick days.
• 403B retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• up to $2,500 in educational assistance and access to six partner universities that offer tuition discounts.
• access to free employee assistant programs (EAP) 24/7.
• working with a team of dedicated professionals with a desire to make an impact in the lives of at-risk individuals.
• ongoing professional development and professional growth opportunities both in-house and up to $300 in CEU reimbursements.

We are looking for individuals who have the ability to:

• be proactive and have a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• be an appropriate role model.
• thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
• be flexible and embrace change.
• demonstrate emotional maturity and responsibility.
• innovate and act as an entrepreneurial self-starter.
• accept and value diversity.
• maintain a professional demeanor, attire, work schedule, and work ethic.
• ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and follow through on all duties and tasks as assigned.
• further develop professional and technical skills

Environment & Physical Qualifications: Traveling to and providing case management/parent advocating and/or interpretation services in multiple community locations which could include school sites, client's home, clinic site, parks, and other sites as needed. Traveling to and attending training, meetings, conferences within Los Angeles County including Almansor Mental Health clinic sites.

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Institute for the Redesign of Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.