Location: Dimondale Adolescent Care Facility, South Bay area
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm + rotating on-call crisis support
Salary: Starting at $70,000 annually (Full-Time, Exempt)
Population Served: Youth ages 12–18
Caseload: 6 residents
About Us:
Dimondale Adolescent Care Facility provides Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) services to youth ages 12 to 18. Our mission is to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
About the Role:
Dimondale Adolescent Care Facility is seeking a dedicated therapist to join our team in supporting youth with a history of mental illness. You’ll provide therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family therapy to a small, manageable caseload of six adolescents. Your work will directly support our youth in developing the skills and stability needed for long-term well-being and success.
As a therapist, you will also serve as clinical support during crises, coordinate with families, psychiatrists, and outside agencies. This position includes participation in a rotating crisis line schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy
- Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions
- Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation using Pro-ACT methods
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of youth to identify their needs and strengths.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams on treatment planning
- Ensure documentation and services meet standards set by DMH, DCFS, CCL, Probation, and CARF
- Meets and maintains relevant state licensing requirements throughout employment, for billable services.
- Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and required training
- Provide clinical input during emergencies and serve as backup to Head of Service when needed
- Assesses and monitors the condition of the resident to evaluate success of treatment and adapts interventions as needed.
- Support youth with community reintegration services
Supervision & Expectations for Associates:
- Associates (ACSW/AMFT) will receive weekly supervision by a licensed LCSW or LMFT, in full compliance with California BBS requirements
- Must maintain active liability insurance throughout their employment
- Must demonstrate strong communication skills, adaptability to client needs, and professional dependability
- Willingness to take initiative and follow through on clinical responsibilities is essential
Qualifications:
- Registered or licensed with the BBS (ACSW, AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC)
- Experience working with adolescents with mental health challenges
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and case management
- Able to meet a productivity standard of 70% billable hours
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Commitment to culturally sensitive and ethical practice
- Must pass DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index background checks
- Current California driver’s license and insurable driving record
- Must be Pro-ACT certified within 30 days of hire (training provided)
Why Dimondale?
We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment committed to empowering youth in care. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team making real change in young lives.
Additional Information
Dimondale Adolescent is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Dimondale Adolescent is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working with youth who have serious mental health or behavioral challenges?
- Which treatment settings have you worked in?
1. Residential Treatment (STRTP)
2. Psychiatric Hospital
3. Community Mental Health
4. School-Based Mental Health
5. Outpatient Clinic
6. Foster Care/Child Welfare
7. Juvenile Justice/Probation
- Which of the following services have you independently provided?
A. Individual Therapy
B. Family Therapy
C. Group Therapy
D. Crisis Intervention
E. Intake Assessments
F. Treatment Planning
G. Case Management
H. None of the above
I. All of the above
- Do you have experience with trauma-informed care?
- Do you have experience completing Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation and billable services?
- Are currently registered with BBS with an active ACSW, AMFT, or APCC number in California?
Experience:
- providing therapeutic services to adolescents (ages 12–18): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
