The Licensed Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Director. He/she will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. The Licensed Therapist will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments. He/She will collaborate with the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in coordinating discharge planning with the case manager. The Primary Therapist has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral source and other service providers as needed. In addition, candidate must have experience with utilization review.
Reports to Clinical Director
The Licensed Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care
activities as directed by the Clinical Director. He/she will be responsible for patient
caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. The Licensed
Therapist will conduct bio-psychosocial assessments. He/She will collaborate with
the Treatment Team to formulate the Master Treatment Plan, and assist in
coordinating discharge planning with the case manager. The Primary Therapist
has primary responsibility for maintaining communication with the family, referral
source and other service providers as needed. In addition, candidate must have
experience with utilization review.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
Gather comprehensive diagnostic information through psychosocial
assessment interview then develop an Integrated Summary, bringing
together information from all assessments to identify problem areas that
may affect treatment and/or need to be addressed in treatment planning
Formulate a comprehensive treatment plan with patient that effectively
addresses patient issues has clearly stated treatment goals and objectives
that are measurable and can be completed within established time frames
Participate effectively in multidisciplinary treatment plan reviews,
demonstrating adequate preparation and understanding of patient issues,
progress, strengths and weaknesses, areas of resistance, positive and
negative strategies, and use good clinical judgment in moving patient
through treatment levels.
Develop interventions that will accomplish goals and objectives and state
the planned frequency of interventions
Strong de-escalation intervention skills for patients in crisis
Assist patient in managing outside stressors (legal, financial, vocational, etc.)
according to the best interests of the patient's progress in recovery
Address problem behaviors, confront counter-productive behavior
appropriately in a manner that elicits respect and bonds with the patient
while still enforcing program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner
Utilization Review (UR) experience to include:
Comprehensive knowledge of all levels of care (Detox, RTC, PHP, IOP, OP)
Proven experience in conceptualizing a case, and creating a clinical
impression to present to all Managed Care representatives
Knowledge of managed care and reimbursement principles
Knowledge of medical necessity and ASAM criteria
Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills
Maintain clinical records according to program policies and those of
licensing and accrediting agencies, document the patient's progress
accurately as it relates to treatment goals and objectives, ensure that
documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate and keep clinical
records secure at all times
Continue treatment planning process throughout patient's stay in
treatment, opening new problems and developing or revising treatment
plans as necessary
Lead and co-facilitate group therapy/psychoeducation sessions in a manner
that creates an atmosphere in which self-disclosure is facilitated, helps
patients gain group process skills, and helps patients gain insight into
problems and utilizes experiential techniques effectively
Conduct educational groups (lectures/videos/discussions) effectively
Address problem behaviors, confront counter-productive behavior
appropriately in a manner that elicits respect and bonds with the patient
while still enforcing program rules and regulations in a firm but fair manner
Adapt to different types of patients
Maintain healthy boundaries
Understand and apply the program's clinical philosophy
Track patient's clinical problems in group
Contact referral source and other key individuals to gather additional
information as necessary and maintain contact with referral source and
other key individuals throughout patient’s treatment
Provide individual counseling to patients at least one (1) times per week
Position Requirements:
Two years of work experience in mental health field
Experience preferred in addiction recovery
· If in personal recovery, a minimum of two (2) years clean and sober
· Current TB test
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Required Education:
Master's Degree in social work, psychology or related human services field
Required License/Certification:
Licensure to practice clinical discipline in California – required in Social Work,
Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor and/or Certified
Addiction Professional
Required Experience:
Mental Health Field: 2 years
Substance Abuse: 1 year
$50 - $100 per hour