Position Summary:
The Primary Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients in a specialized Mental Health PHP/IOP/OP facility. Position is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individuals and families, and for developing appropriate treatment. Therapists act as the primary contact for clients and families throughout the treatment process and serve as a client advocate with the treatment team. Position acts as a liaison with referral sources, clinical partners, and individuals to coordinate care throughout the treatment process.
Essential Responsibilities
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of clients, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions in accordance with these needs.
- Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports required for each client in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
- Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload.
- Monitors behavioral interventions for each client and provides skills coaching as needed.
- Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises or co-leads groups with staff when appropriate.
- Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
- Attends weekly clinical and consultation and meetings; present cases to be discussed as pre-assigned.
- Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner reflecting ongoing assessment of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
- Communicates client progress with the referral source of treatment goals and plans, as appropriate.
Education and Experience
Position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology. Must hold or be working toward CA licensure such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Ph.D. psychologist, and/or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Position requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90064: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person