ASW/AMFT Behavioral Health Therapist
Company: JWCH Institute
Role summary
ASW/AMFT Behavioral Health Therapist is a full-time role at JWCH Institute in Bellflower, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-24. Salary: USD 73,918–75,766 per year. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- ASW/AMFT Behavioral Health Therapist
- Company
- JWCH Institute
- Location
- Bellflower, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Salary
- USD 73,918–75,766 per year
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-24
You'll have the chance to make a real impact as a Behavioral Health Therapist, providing essential clinical support to diverse populations within a dedicated healthcare team. It is a fantastic opportunity to build your clinical hours in a stable, full-time environment that offers a steady salary and the chance to grow your practice alongside experienced peers.
Job description
Position Purpose:
The Associate Behavioral Health Therapist for the JWCH Mental Health Services provides mental health and related services in a manner that upholds the JWCH mission to improve the health status and wellbeing of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles County by providing or coordinating health services and education. The ASW/AMFT is required to assess, treat, coordinate, plan, and link residents experiencing serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and medical challenges to a full-range of resources that meet practical, social, and emotional needs. This role ensures high-quality, collaboration driven, and trauma-informed delivery while ensuing services meet medical necessity, and DMH contract requirements which includes comprehensive mental health services, targeted case management, medication management, and crisis intervention.
Principal Responsibilities:
Conduct functional and strength-based assessment along with comprehensive diagnosis for mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and psychosocial needs
Develop client care plans that are coordinated and integrated with a comprehensive range of medical and psychosocial services to address social, emotional, and practical needs
Provide evidence-based psychotherapy, rehabilitation and case management services through individual, family, and group modalities for clients and their significant others. Focus on building life skills to reduce symptoms and harm, fostering connection, joy, and meaning, and offering access to necessary resources to improve function and positive health outcomes
Provide clinical guidance to an interdisciplinary team to ensure that the program treatment goals, and clients’ symptoms and behavioral needs are met
Utilize both short-term and intensive longer-term interventions, as approved by funding source, that target trauma, mental health symptoms, and reduction of substance use
Consult with medical care providers, psychiatrist, ICMS providers, Substance Counselors, and support persons to enhance understanding of the client and provide a coordinated person centered care
Advocate for clients within organization and community to ensure access to appropriate care
Support non-clinical staff, ICMS, substance use providers, and property management staff during working hours with crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts for high-acuity clients
Provide phone consultation as needed
Complete all charting in a timely manner and as required by funding sources, including assessments, progress notes, care plans, and billing documentation
Participate in structured and “as-needed” case conferences
Assist with provider education for integrated behavioral, substance, and primary care services
Participate in behavioral health quality assurance/improvement activities to maintain and strengthen standards of care, in accordance with DMH requirements
Participate in professional development activities
Support client involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating services
Complete data collection forms and prepare reports as required by the program
Adhere to all organizational safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Participate in required safety and compliance trainings and apply learned practices in daily work activities.
Identify, report, and help mitigate unsafe conditions, incidents, or hazards in the workplace.
Use equipment, tools, and supplies safely and responsibly in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Maintain awareness of infection control, occupational health, and emergency preparedness procedures appropriate to the role.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Active Registration with BBS as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Marriage and Family Therapy
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited college or university
Experience working in high-need, unhoused, low income, and underserved environments
Knowledge and understanding of the impact of intersectionality and trauma on marginalized communities, and subsequent behavioral, substance and medical conditions
Experience with evidence-based short-term behavioral health interventions
Ability to navigate complex systems of care and housing resources
Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) in DMH setting preferred
Experience working in collaborative models
Strong documentation, organization and time management skills
Cultural humility and commitment to serving diverse populations
Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability preferred
*All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated 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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