Associate Therapist I
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 regular counseling, treatment, and assessment of client progress in a residential behavioral health 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. This is a full-time position based in Venice, California, with a Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule. The stated compensation range is $75,000–$85,000, depending on level, licensure, and location. The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and California license eligibility, along with at least one year of experience working with clients with substance abuse and/or borderline personality disorder. Clearview describes a collaborative, client-centered environment focused on evidence-based treatment and clinical excellence. As part of the Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network, the organization offers a continuum of care and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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 other mandatory state or federal requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and generally clean driving record; employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Certification or significant experience providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly individual and family therapy for each client.
- Monitor clients’ behavioral interventions using shift logs and provide skills coaching as needed.
- Provide case management and social services for each client.
- Record all contacts in progress notes.
- Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other required client reports.
- Monitor client diary cards.
- Provide regular telephone updates to collateral contacts, including family members and referral sources.
- Assist with crisis intervention and special activities as needed.
- Complete insurance utilization reviews as needed and assist with peer-to-peer reviews.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Director and Insurance Coordinator on level-of-care decisions for insurance clients.
- Monitor and approve client visitor and pass requests.
- Consistently implement Clearview rules, policies, and guidelines.
- 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 cases when assigned.
- Attend relevant trainings, including in-service training.
- Meet regularly with supervisor(s) to evaluate each client.
- Perform other duties as necessary for the good of 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 and emotional well-being support.
- Company-paid critical illness coverage with health plan enrollment.
- Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-sponsored HSA, FSA, and DSA tax savings accounts.
- Team member referral program.
- Parental leave.
- Career development pathways.
- Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
