Employment Opportunities
Bulletin #198
November 3, 2008
SHIELDS is currently seeking candidates for the positions listed below.
Qualified applicants should submit employment applications and/or
resumes, along with salary history to:
SHIELDS for Families, Inc.
Human Resources Department,
P.O. Box 59129, Los Angeles, CA 90059
FAX 323/242-5011
E-mail jobs@shieldsforfamilies.org
SHIELDS For Families, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, ancestry, or marital status. Some positions require pre-employment physicals, Class B and/or C Driver’s license, and testing for illegal substance abuse. SHIELDS For Families, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
CASE MANAGER
Bachelor’s degree in social services preferred or equivalent education plus experience. Social work experience required. A minimum of one (1) year case management experience in a mental health setting preferred. Must provide proof of a valid California drivers license and insurance. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. SALARY RANGE: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
THERAPIST
Position1: Master’s degree in behavioral sciences. Licensed or license eligible required and ability to register with BBS, the ability to achieve 70% productivity within three (3) months of employment. Must have clinical experience and/or training directly related to dual diagnosis, adolescent children, and school based mental health or substance abuse services. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. L.C.S.W. and MFT supervision is available for those who qualify. SALARY RANGE: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
PSYCHIATRIST
Board certified Psychiatrist with professional level experience performing psychiatric evaluations and treatment of children/adolescents/adults from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Graduated from an accredited medical school from the United States, three or four year residency program and possession of a valid license, (DEA and physician), in the state of California. A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience providing psychiatric counseling, medication support and evaluations.
SALARY RANGE: COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (Bilingual)
Bachelor’s degree, C.A.C., or equivalent experience, one year working in drug treatment. Must register upon offer of employment or certified with one of the ten AOD agencies. Demonstrate therapeutic skills through prior education, training and work experience. Bi- lingual (Spanish) a plus.
SALARY RANGE: $22,000 - $27,000