Therapist- Licensed

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Job Description:

Therapists report to the Assistant Director of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and are responsible for providing the following clinical services (dependent on Outpatient BHS clinic needs):

• Group psychotherapy as part of outpatient services, partial hospitalization programming (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP) in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment

• Individual psychotherapy

• Family psychotherapy

• Therapy referral management (triage)

• Crisis management

• Clinical evaluation

• Diagnostic assessment 

• Treatment planning

In addition, therapists provide mental health education to patients and, as appropriate, to the community and other professionals. The Medical Director, Lead Therapist and other clinic providers will also furnish clinical and quality care-related feedback.

Important dimensions of this position include commitment to continuous learning, innovation, professionalism and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, curiosity, focus on safety and a commitment to quality are essential attributes for this position.

Therapists are responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation in connection with the services they provide. This includes documentation of clinical interactions and treatment-related patient information in the electronic health record. Therapists are also expected to correspond with outside agencies/providers as it pertains to the coordination of patient care.

Experience 

Must have a minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience in therapy with individuals, couples, and/or groups.

Education  

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Licensure/Certifications

Candidate is licensed and maintains registration with The California Board of Behavioral Sciences as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. Training in an evidence-based practice is preferred (i.e. CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR). Will complete mandatory 72 Hour Involuntary Holds Authorization course training by Monterey County to obtain certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours:

8AM-4:30PM

Position Type:

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

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The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.