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 7/27/10

Application Current Openings

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, Aftercare/MAT Program in our Lincoln 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 and Aftercare/MAT Programs, 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: 7/27/10 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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CASE MANAGER
Full-time (40-hour) position to assist clinicians in managing adoption and promotion support 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 # 071014
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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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CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
Full-time (40 hours/week) position responsible for the supervision, development, and coordination of services provided by clinical staff in the Community Based Program located in our El Monte office; LMFT or LCSW with at least two years’ experience post licensure, and knowledge of DMH paperwork, required; previous clinical supervisory experience, preferred. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071010
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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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GROUP HOME

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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HUMAN RESOURCES

BENEFIT SPECIALIST
Part-time (20 hours/week) position responsible for the administration of medical/worker compensation leaves of absence ensuring compliance with federal, state regulations, and agency procedures. Develop and prepare initial and on-going communications with employee’s regarding leave status and any other government mandated disclosures. Assist with the administration of the agency’s 401(k) retirement plan. Undergraduate degree and/or PHR certification, preferred. Working knowledge of California leave laws; 3-5 years experience with HR/Benefits administration; MS Office skills; strong organization and communication (verbal and written) skills, required. POSTED DATE: 7/14/10 REQUISITION # 071006
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NON PUBLIC SCHOOL

TEACHER
Full-time (40 hrs/week) special education teaching position at the Five Acres Non-Public School working with students with severe behavioral and emotional issues in grades K-10. Candidates must hold a valid Intern, Level 1 or Clear (Level II) Mild-Moderate or Moderate/Severe credential. At least one year of prior teaching experience, required. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071012
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TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Full-time (40 hrs/week) and part-time (20 hrs/week) special education teaching assistant positions at the Five Acres School working with the lead teacher to develop and implement classroom program. H.S. diploma/AA Degree and two years paid direct care experience with special needs children required. Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred. Must be available Monday through Friday. POSTED DATE: 7/27/10 REQUISITION # 071013
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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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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
Part-time (minimum of 20 hrs per week) responsible for maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of legislative activity locally, statewide and nationally and advocating for the interests of Five Acres and related organizations to ensure these are represented in the legislature. Conducts research on proposed legislative actions and prepares reports for the review of senior management and the Advocacy Committee in order to determine Agency responses and actions. Assists with the development and implementation of the agency's strategic plan. BA in Public Administration, Social Work or Public Policy, required. MA in one of those fields, preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills ; experience or interest in advocacy, public policy, community organizing; knowledge of strategic planning, organizational change, and research capabilities, required. Ability to work independently and detail oriented, also required. Must be able to work a flexible part-time schedule of at least twenty hours per week. Some travel may be required. POSTED DATE: 6/23/10 REQUISITION # 061009
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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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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST
Full-time (40 hours/week) position in Research and Evaluation Department to implement and report on client outcome measures for Five Acres’ Evidence-Based Practices mental health services, for use in program evaluation and management decision-making to improve quality of services to children and families. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and manage complex projects, plus a minimum of one year experience in psychology, education, evaluation or related field with emphasis on children and families, required. Must have a demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis and data presentation. Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related discipline, required; Master’s degree in psychology or related discipline, preferred. POSTED DATE: 6/11/10 REQUISITION # 061007
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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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PARENT PARTNER
Full-time (40 hours/week) position to provide advocacy services as well as in home support services to all children and their families in the Residential Based Service 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, preferred. POSTED DATE: 6/4/10 REQUISITION # 061006
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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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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
On-call position 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, required. POSTED DATE: 11/13/09 UPDATED 12/28/09 REQUISITION # 110903
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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.