AOT THERAPIST

GATEWAYS HOSPITAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $34 - $35

About The Position

The responsibilities of the position include providing psychosocial assessments, individual/group psychotherapy, mental health rehabilitative services, and case management services to an adult residential population. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited school of Social Work or Psychology
• LCSW, LMFT or licensed psychologist
• Experience providing individual, group and family therapy to adults
• Crisis intervention experience
• Treatment/Discharge planning experience
• Working knowledge of community resources
• Experience completing biopsychosocial assessments
• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Community Care Licensing (CCL) background clearance.
• Valid California Driver’s license.
• Driving record acceptable for coverage by Gateways insurance carrier.
• Working knowledge of mental status examinations and current diagnostic manual.
• Knowledge of psychiatric mental health theories and practices.
• Individual and group treatment with clients who present a variety of psychopathologies.
• Ability to function as primary therapist and member of multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to accurately observe and document treatment sessions.
• Knowledge and understanding of human relationships.
• Ability to work and relate effectively with visitors, police, and community members.
• Ability to accurately assess statements and behaviors of clients for evidence of antisocial behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical charts with appropriate and timely completion of all required documentation, including but not limited to, assessments, progress notes, treatment and discharge plans.
• Provides full services to an assigned caseload, including individual, group, couples, family psychotherapy, case management, crisis intervention. Meets all contracted monthly service requirements.
• Meets all contracted monthly service requirements.
• Provides client transportation as needed.
• Implements and is responsible for the treatment planning needs of assigned client caseload.
• Makes and implements client disciplinary recommendations as needed.
• Provides on-call coverage for emergency consultation and intervention outside of regular work hours.
• Completes Social Security applications
• Assists clients to obtain MTA bus passes, CAID and other documents as needed.
• Keeps supervisor informed about clients’ Social Security application status.
• Completes MediCal/Medicare applications as needed
• Participates in assigned program, treatment planning, and in-service training meetings as scheduled.
• Productively participates in weekly individual and group supervision. Maintains and improves clinical skills, through supervision, training seminars and classes. Follows supervisor’s directives.
• Maintains an objective and professional relationship with clients at all times.
• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team, including timely and effective communications.
• Effectively presents clinical case material as needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients as well as their family members and significant others.
• Maintains active and effective liaison with relevant community agencies and initiates collateral contact with family, friends, board and care operators referring agencies and professionals as needed for the client’s continuity of care.
• Exercises good judgment by objectively analyzing facts, weighing evidence, utilizing clinical skills and reaching sound conclusions.
• Responds appropriately under difficult or stressful circumstances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cover 100% Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums for all Full-Time Employees and 1 Dependent
• 8 Paid Holidays + 4 Personal Holidays in Calendar Year
• 2-4 Weeks of Vacation based on role
• 403b Retirement Plan Company Match 8%
• Annual Company Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees