Team Lead Mental Health Therapist-AMFT
Company: Jwch Institute
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position Purpose: The Mental
Health Therapist / Team Lead (AMFT) will provide individual
therapy, case management, and group services at our Women and
Children’s Residential Treatment program in South Los Angeles. The
Therapist / Team Lead will deliver trauma-informed,
gender-responsive care using evidence-based practices, including
Matrix, Seeking Safety, Helping Women Recover, and Parenting
programs. This position supports JWCH’s mission to improve the
health status and well-being of underserved populations in Los
Angeles County through direct care, health education, supportive
services, and research. The role is funded by the Substance Abuse
Prevention and Control (SAPC) program through Los Angeles County.
Principal Responsibilities: Maintain a client caseload in
accordance with grant or contract requirements. Facilitate groups
such as Substance Abuse Education, Matrix, Seeking Safety,
Parenting, and others. Conduct mental health assessments,
therapeutic interventions, and clinical evaluations. Collaborate
with the treatment team to deliver comprehensive services to women
and children. Regularly assess and provide case management services
to assigned clients. Develop individualized treatment plans in
collaboration with team members and clients. Participate in
clinical meetings, case reviews, and team huddles. Document all
services provided within 24 hours using the Electronic Health
Record (SAGE/PCNX) Maintain and update client records as required.
Support client participation in program planning, implementation,
and evaluation. Complete data collection forms and submit reports
as required by the program. Coordinate with JWCH physicians and
external resources to ensure linkages to community services.
Provide phone consultations as needed. Attend community and
agency-related meetings; share relevant updates with the team.
Uphold the program’s quality assurance standards. Support
leadership with program development strategies. Work one weekend
day per week. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited
institution. Current AMFT registration with the California Board of
Behavioral Sciences. Experience working with women, children, and
families affected by homelessness, child welfare involvement,
substance use, mental illness, poverty, and/or incarceration.
Knowledge and training in evidence-based treatments, including
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Matrix, Seeking Safety, and
Motivational Interviewing. Understanding of family systems theory,
especially in the context of pregnant and postpartum women and
their children. Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma
on behavioral and medical conditions. Cultural competence in
working with minority, low-income, and vulnerable populations.
Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team. Strong
documentation, oral, and written communication skills. Proficiency
in computer use and electronic records. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
ability preferred. *All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce
members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against
COVID-19. Employee Benefits: At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in
taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30 hours
per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits
package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Monthly
employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with
carrier-approved medical expenses. Paid time off (vacation, sick
leave) and 13 paid holidays. 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing
plan. Mileage reimbursement. Short- and long-term disability plans
(LTD/STD). Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more! Become part
of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change
lives, one patient at a time. JWCH Institute, Inc Wesley Health
Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.
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