Outpatient Intake Therapist/Mat Assessor

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Job Summary:

The Outpatient Intake Therapist / MAT Assessor provides mental health services including individual, group and family therapy in the clinic, school and client's home.  Therapists will be working with clients referred from DMH, DCFS, other provider agencies and all Penny Lane programs. Therapists work collaboratively with the Case Manager and treatment team to assess and link the families to needed community services and coordinate all the services that the client receives.  Therapists document all service according to DMH and Penny Lane documentation guidelines.

The Outpatient Intake Therapist / MAT Assessor possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with clients, outside agencies, members of the community, and co-workers.  When in a client's home or school the Outpatient Therapist will employ a calm demeanor and good ethical and professional boundaries.  Excellent clinical skills are used to assess the appropriate level of care for clients and stabilize clients in crisis.  Teaming, collaborating and coordination of care with all Penny Lane staff, DCFS, DMH, and other outside agencies is crucial.  This position requires flexibility, excellent time management skills and the ability to manage responsibilities efficiently with little supervision.

The Outpatient Intake Therapist / MAT Assessors are responsible for completing outpatient assessments and MAT Assessments including completing a comprehensive MAT Summary of Findings report, which is presented at the Child and Family Team Meeting within 30 days. Outpatient Intake Therapist / MAT Assessors may conduct the Child and Family Team Meeting, as well as provide linkage for the clients and families needs/services as determined through the comprehensive assessment process. MAT Assessors document all services according to DMH, DCFS, and Penny Lane guidelines.

• Assessment of Outpatient referrals.
• Assessment of MAT referrals.
• Conduct Group Therapy as needed.

Requirements:

• Active Licensed LMFT, LCSW or Psychologist.
• Or ASW or MFT Intern with completed BBS pre-license hours.
• Post Master's clinical work treating children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Knowledge of DMH paperwork.
• Bilingual Spanish Required.
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: Commerce, CA

Salary Range: $74,737 up to $91,390 per year

Additional $5,000 per year bilingual Spanish differential.

Hybrid work schedule and service delivery via telehealth available.

Flexible schedules are available upon successful completion of introductory period.

Eligible employees may request up to 5 days of Paid Time Off to study for their licensure. 

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.