Associate Therapist I

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Associate Therapist establishes positive, trusting relationships with clients and develops individualized treatment plans based on their needs and circumstances. The role provides counseling, treatment, and ongoing assessments of client progress in a residential treatment setting serving individuals with primary mental health and dual-diagnosis needs. The therapist works closely with program staff and facility team members, and maintains professional relationships with clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors as needed. This is a full-time position in Venice, California, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday. The listed compensation range is $75,000–$85,000, depending on level, licensure, and location. The position participates in clinical and business meetings, training, supervision, and collaboration with the Clinical Director and Insurance Coordinator. The job description notes that duties may be modified and that the employment relationship is at will.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology.
Eligible for California licensure.
At least one year of experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or borderline personality disorder.
Clearance of a TB test, fingerprinting, state clearance, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Valid driver's license and a generally clean driving record; employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Certification or significant experience in providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct weekly individual therapy and family therapy for each client.
Monitor client behavioral interventions using shift logs and provide skills coaching as needed.
Provide case management and social services for each client.
Record all client contacts in progress notes.
Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other required reports.
Monitor client diary cards.
Provide regular phone updates to collateral contacts, including family members and referral sources.
Assist with crisis intervention and special activities as needed.
Complete utilization reviews for insurance companies and assist with peer-to-peer reviews as needed.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Insurance Coordinator on level-of-care decisions for insurance clients.
Monitor and approve client visitor and pass requests.
Implement Clearview rules, policies, and guidelines consistently.
Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
Consult with the psychiatrist as needed.
Provide consultation to milieu staff.
Attend weekly clinical, consultation, and business meetings, and present assigned cases.
Attend relevant training, including in-services.
Meet regularly with supervisors to evaluate each client.
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency as instructed by a supervisor.

Benefits

Company-supported continuing education and certification.
Multiple health plan design options.
Flexible dental and vision plan options.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) emotional well-being support.
Company-paid critical illness coverage with health plan enrollment.
Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax savings accounts.
Team member referral program.
Parental leave.
Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence and multiple career development pathways.