Employment
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Thank you for your interest in serving the needs of abused and neglected children. Five Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. ALL candidates who transport clients MUST have a good driving record, a minimum of 3 years driving experience, and a valid California driver’s license. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. PLEASE NOTE: The requisition number for the desired position must be included when submitting an application or resume via fax, mail or walk-in. Use the associated links to begin your application online. Submit all applications and resumes to: Robin Smith Jurado, Asst. Director HR, Recruitment - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (626) 798-6793, Extension 2210.
UPDATED 9/3/10
Application THERAPISTS / CLINICIAL POSITIONS
THERAPIST/CLINICIAN
Full-time (40 hrs/week) clinical therapist positions are available in Five Acres' Residential Treatment Program in our Altadena office, Community Based Program in our Lincoln Center and El Monte offices, and the APSS Program in our San Dimas office. MSW/MA in mental health related field, registration with the BBS, and knowledge of DMH paperwork, required. Bi-lingual Spanish skills required for the Community Based Program, but preferred for the Residential Treatment and APSS Programs. Two (2) years’ adoptions experience for the APSS clinical therapist position, also required. Evidence Based Therapy experience, highly preferred. POSTED DATE: 12/18/09 REVISED DATE: 8/23/10 REQUISITION # 120904
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ADOPTION PROMOTION SUPPORT SERVICES
ADOPTION PROMOTION SUPPORT THERAPIST
Full-time (40 hrs/week) clinical therapist position in the APSS Program in our San Dimas office. MSW/MA in mental health related field, registration with the BBS, and knowledge of DMH paperwork, plus two (2) years’ adoptions experience, required. Bi-lingual Spanish skills, preferred. POSTED DATE: 5/17/10 REQUISITION # 051007
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COMMUNITY BASED
BEHAVIORAL SPECIALISTS
Full time (40 hr) positions to provide one-on-one therapeutic behavioral support to children and adolescents in group homes, foster care, biological homes and school settings. BRS Staff help stabilize clients in their environment, by utilizing supportive behavioral interventions, and various therapeutic activities. Bachelors degree and four years experience in a mental health field, required. Experience working with familial caregivers and bilingual Spanish skills, preferred. Weekly schedule varies. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071007
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CASE MANAGERS
Full-time (40-hour) positions in our Lincoln and El Monte offices, to assist clinicians in managing community-based cases. Bachelor’s Degree with strong computer, word processing skills (Microsoft 2000), required. Experience with children; knowledge of Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation and bi-lingual Spanish skills, preferred. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071008
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CONTRACTED CLINICIAN
Contracted clinical position providing individual, group, and family therapy to clients in the Community Based Program located in the Lincoln office. LCSW/LMFT; two years post licensure experience, strong organizational skills and knowledge of DMH paperwork, required. Bi-lingual Spanish skills, also required. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071009
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PUBLIC SCHOOL LIAISON
Full time (40 hrs/week) position to ensure that clients in the Residential Treatment Program maintain public school placement. Transport children to and from school and/ or outings; assist Public School Coordinator with administrative duties as needed. Candidates must have good communication and crisis intervention skills. Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years’ full-time paid experience in a mental health setting, preferred. Associate’s Degree with 6 years’ full-time paid experience in a mental health setting and knowledge of DMH paperwork, required. Previous residential experience is a plus. POSTED DATE: 5/17/10 REQUISITION # 051005
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THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES SPECIALIST
On-Call position to provide one-on-one therapeutic services to children and adolescents transitioning from a residential program to a lower level of care, i.e., group homes, foster care, parents, or relatives. This position may include interaction with clients at-risk of being placed in a higher level of care. A variety of services are offered to stabilize clients in a transitioning environment, i.e., supportive counseling, tutoring, therapeutic activities, and crisis intervention. BA/BS degree and two years of experience or AA/AS degree and four years of experience in a social service setting, plus experience working with familial caregivers, required. Bilingual Spanish skills, preferred. Weekly schedule varies. POSTED DATE: 5/17/10 REQUISITION # 051006
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FAMILY PRESERVATION
FAMILY PRESERVATION CLINICIANS
On-call Family Preservation clinicians needed to conduct clinical assessments and home visits for children and families referred by DCFS. MSW (LCSW preferred) with previous family preservation or community-based experience. Registration with the BBS and bi-lingual Spanish skills are required. POSTED DATE: 9/3/10 REQUISITION # 091003
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FOSTER CARE
FOSTER FAMILY CLINICIANS
Full-time (40 hrs/week) clinical therapist positions are available in Five Acres' Foster Family Program in our El Monte office. MSW/MA in mental health related field, registration with the BBS, and knowledge of DMH paperwork, required; bi-lingual Spanish skills, preferred. One clinical position will supervise a bachelor’s level rehabilitation specialist. Adoptions and/or foster care placement experience, also required. Evidence Based Practice experience, highly preferred. POSTED DATE: 9/3/10 REQUISITION # 091003
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GROUP HOME
ON-CALL GROUP HOME COUNSELORS
On-call positions in the Therapeutic Group Home Program with youth ages 12-17. Responsible for developing community based activities; one-on-one child advocate for group home residents; assist in providing emancipation services. GED/H.S. diploma and two years’ paid direct care experience with children is required. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. POSTED DATE: 9/3/10 REQUISITION # 091002
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REHABILITATION SPECIALIST COUNSELOR
Full-time (40 hours/week) position providing behavioral and rehabilitation services to children, adolescents and their families in the home, school, and/or community setting. AA/AS degree in social science related field and at least six (6) years’ full-time paid experience working with emotionally disturbed children, required. BA/BS degree and at least four (4) years’ full-time paid experience working with emotionally disturbed children, preferred. Knowledge of DMH paperwork, required. Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred. Weekly schedule varies. POSTED DATE: 6/4/10 REQUISITION # 061005
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PASADENA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
On-call position to provide general clerical duties including, but not limited to, answering telephones, filing, report writing, and record/file maintenance. High school diploma with two years’ experience and strong organizational, interpersonal, computer, oral and written communication skills. Bi-lingual Spanish skills, preferred. POSTED DATE: 07/09/2010 REQUISITION # 071004
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
CHARTS AND RECORDS ANALYST
Full-time (40-hours/week) position to assist quality assurance department with internal audits and on-going maintenance of mental health charts. Strong computer and word processing skills (Microsoft Office 2000) required. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills required. Bachelors Degree and strong working knowledge of DMH paperwork guidelines preferred. Experience working in mental behavioral health or hospital setting, preferred. POSTED DATE: 6/4/10 REQUISITION # 061002
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CHART AND RECORDS SUPERVISOR
Full-time (40 hrs/week) position to provide support to mental health programs: checking eligibility, auditing charts, opening and closing cases and tracking upcoming and past due documentation. Must have strong problem solving skills, be able to multi-task and prioritize work. Strong written and verbal communication skills essential to this position. Prior DMH work experience and supervisory experience, preferred. Must be able to travel to various Five Acres sites. POSTED DATE: 8/23/10 REQUISITION # 080510
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EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE ANALYST
Full-time (40 hrs/week) position to conduct electronic audits of mental health progress notes and billing data and to audit EBP documentation. Strong Microsoft Office (including Excel) software skills, required. Duties will include detailed and time sensitive tracking systems, analysis of data using Excel and written follow-up instructions to staff. Strong organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills, required. Prior DMH work experience, preferred. Degree in Behavioral Health related field preferred. POSTED DATE: 8/23/10 REQUISITION # 080410
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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAM
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Part-time (20 hours/week) position responsible for coordinating research/evaluation activities to support Five Acres program reviews. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or a related discipline desired, or a strong background in applied research, required. At least one year of research experience, preferably in a child welfare, education or other applied setting. Statistical skills required. Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams. Bilingual English-Spanish skills, a plus.
POSTED DATE: 7/09/10 REQUISITION # 071001
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RESIDENTIAL BASED SERVICES PROGRAM
MOBILE CRISIS STAFF
Full-time (40 hours/week) position in Residential Based Services Program to provide childcare support and crisis intervention to SED children and their families. Bi-lingual Spanish skills, required, plus Bachelor’s degree and at least four (4) years’ full-time paid experience, or Associate’s degree and at least six (6) years’ full-time paid experience, in a mental health field, also required. One year of supervisory experience, preferred. On-call positions available, too! POSTED DATE: 7/2/10 REQUISITION # 0710022
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CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST (Formerly YOUTH SPECIALIST)
Full-time (40 hours/week) position to provide direct supervision, care, crisis intervention, community linkages and life skills support to children and families within the Residential Based Services Program. Bachelors’ Degree and three (3) years’ full-time paid experience in social services, or Associate of Arts Degree and at least five (5) years’ full-time paid experience in social services, required. Bachelors’ Degree and four (4) years’ full-time paid experience in social services, or Associate of Arts Degree and six (6) years’ full-time paid experience in social services, preferred. Bilingual Spanish skills and/or childcare or community-based experience, preferred. POSTED DATE: 2/26/10 REQUISITION # 021002
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RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM
CASE MANAGER
Full-time (40 hours/week) position to provide case management for clients, in conjunction with the clinicians and the entire multi-disciplinary treatment team in the Residential Based Services Program. Bachelor’s degree, one year of experience with children in residential and/or community-based settings, strong computer skills, knowledge of Department of Mental Health (DMH) documentation, and Bilingual Spanish skills, required. Weekly schedule varies. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071011
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REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
Full-time (40 hours/week ) position to provide billable DMH services and crisis intervention to children in a residential treatment setting. Bachelor’s degree, plus four years’ full-time paid experience in a mental health related field, required. Master’s degree, plus two years’ full-time paid experience in a mental health related field, a plus. POSTED DATE: 07/09/10 REQUISITION # 071003
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RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT COUNSELORS
Full-time (40 hours/week) counselor positions are available in the Residential Treatment and Residential Based Services Programs for severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children, ages 6-13. GED/H.S. diploma and two (2) years’ paid direct care experience with children is required. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. POSTED DATE: 07/09/2010 REQUISITION # 071005
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ON DUTY SUPERVISOR
Full-time (40-hrs/week) position in Residential Treatment Program to provide staff supervision and crisis intervention to SED children. Bachelors’ degree and at least four years’ full-time paid experience, or Associate of Arts degree and at least six years’ full-time paid experience, in a mental health field is required. One-year supervisory experience is preferred. POSTED DATED: 8/5/10 REQUISITION # 081002
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UNIT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Full-time (40-hours/week) position in Residential Treatment Program to supervise direct care staff and coordinate cottage program for SED children. BA/BS with four years’ full-time paid experience in mental health related field or AA/AS degree with six years’ full-time paid experience in mental health related field, required. One-year supervisory experience, preferred. POSTED DATE: 6/4/10 REQUISITION # 061001
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WRAPAROUND PROGRAM
CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST
Full-time positions to provide case management, assessment of needs and advocacy services to clients within the Wraparound program. Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field and four years’ experience with SED children, required. Bilingual Spanish skills, preferred.
POSTED DATE: 11/13/09 REVISED DATE: 8/5/10 REQUISITION # 110903
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PARENT PARTNER
Full time (40 hrs/week) position to provide advocacy services as well as in-home support services to all clients/families within the Wraparound program. Must be a parent of a child who has had involvement with DCFS, Probation or Mental Health System. Good interpersonal communication, writing and computer skills, as well as knowledge of Juvenile Court System, required. Bilingual Spanish Skills, required. POSTED DATE: 8/5/10 REQUISITION # 081003
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Please apply for employment through the links available above. Download a JOB APPLICATION using the PDF near the top of this page. Applications and resumes can be faxed to the Human Resources Department at (626) 797-1322, ATTN: Robin Smith Jurado. Applications are also available at, and can be submitted to: Five Acres, Human Resources at 760 West Mountain View Street, Altadena, CA 91001. To submit by Fax (626) 797-1322. General email should not be utilized for the transfer of sensitive data. Five Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
