Residential Clinician

Get to know us:

For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

Culture:

At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words.

Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Mission:

Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Essential Job Duties (other duties may be assigned):

Supervision, protection, and care of children, both individually and in groups, at all times. Provide therapeutic services and/or clinical coordination services to each child assigned to the clinician. Assists each child in handling individual problems; Meets regularly with the child and caretakers (as applicable) for individual and family therapy. Formulates and implements in their caseload an overall treatment plan for each child and family, in conjunction with the child’s entire treatment team; Formulates and implements an overall coordinated services plan for each child and family in their caseload in cooperation with the client and family members. Meets regularly with the Direct Care Staff (YDCs) at unit staff meetings, unit meetings, and unit group meetings, regarding the coordination and implementation of treatment plans and specific problem situations. Demonstrates an understanding of trauma-informed and relationship-based approach in engaging with children and their treatment team, and effectively uses this approach in their work in the unit; Conducts regular therapy sessions (individual, conjoint, family) with each child, parent(s)and significant people, in or out of the office as indicated by the treatment plan; Participates in unit life including dinners, events, etc.

Coordinates visiting plans for each child with the treatment team, ensuring that the necessary staff is notified. Serves a Child and Family team facilitator as indicated and thoroughly evaluates the progress of each child through CFT process meetings, supporting and involving caretaker and natural supports as applicable. Coordinates the development and implementation of a safety plan and updates and adheres to all agency policies regarding paperwork requirements (Progress Notes, NSPs, CTPs, discharge summaries, etc.) Assists with coordination of psychiatric hospitalization in conjunction with Program Director and other staff. Completes all mandated paperwork per State/County requirements. Interfaces with all divisions/departments as indicated within Vista Del Mar on an ongoing basis.

Maintains ongoing weekly contact with residents outside placement workers, guardians, relationship mentors, etc. Provides aftercare services as indicated.

Qualifications Required:

To perform this job successfully, the applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. LCSW/LMFT/PhD (licensed) preferred.

2. Ability to hear and verbally communicate with other

3. Must be able to learn/use necessary computer program

Rate of Pay: $68,640 - $75.560

What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard
• 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary
• 4 Mental Health Days
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)

Vista Del Mar’s Credentials:

Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible. In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.

Equal Employment Statement

Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.