Full Time Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : DOE

We're interviewing now at our Westminster, CA facility! Looking for a client- focusedtherapistwho has knowledge of mental health and substance abuse clientele!

We are seeking to fill a Full Time AMFT / ACSW or LMFT / LCSW position.

General Summary :

Thetherapistposition is responsible for assisting and supporting residents through the entire treatment experience from admission to discharge. Thetherapistmonitors the course of treatment in a proactive manner to minimize the barriers that might compromise the treatment and recovery processes. Thetherapistis responsible for contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process, through running groups and individual assessments. Thetherapistorientates each resident to the program rules, expectations, intent, and routine of the daily treatment schedule. Thetherapistalso assists the client with creating an individualized treatment plan that will outline the clients goals and treatment objectives.

Responsibilities :

Completion of all duties and / or documentation within the guidelines of company and state standards

Able to present didactic / psychoeducational groups and workshops

Provide weekly individual sessions

Contributes to the Comprehensive Treatment Plan through participation in treatment planning meetings and process

Contacts residents family members to set appointments or educate the family on the residents current status and / or progress

Responsible for reading the shift log at beginning of shift and documenting all necessary information at the end of the shift

Documentation of all activities and daily progress of client according to charting standards within a specific timeframe

Crisis Intervention

Assist, teach and / or supervise clients with general program activities

Conduct audits to ensure that compliance procedures are being followed

Requirements :

AMFT / ACSW or LMFT / LCSW license

2+ Years of experience preferred

CPR & First Aid certification

Valid California Driver's License

Must be able to passBackground Check

Negative TB Test

Must understand therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, professional ethics, fundamentals of addiction, and mental health disabilities and treatment

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if needed

Diverse individuals encouraged to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer