Associate Therapist II

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Pasadena, CA

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist II provides individual, family, and group therapy to clients in an Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization mental health facility. The therapist assesses clients’ therapeutic needs, develops treatment plans, and facilitates therapy sessions. The position collaborates with clients, colleagues, external clinical partners, and family members, as appropriate, to coordinate care throughout treatment. The role maintains close working relationships with clinical, admissions, and leadership teams, as well as professional relationships with clients, families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors. The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, a provisional clinical license in good standing in California, and at least two years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis. Compensation is $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on licensure, level, and location.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
Provisional clinical license in good standing in the state of California.
At least 2 years of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.
Valid driver’s license and generally clean driving record; employees may be required to drive personal or company vehicles.
Clearance of a TB test, criminal background check, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of the start date.

Responsibilities

Facilitate group, family, and individual therapy sessions according to the clinical program schedule.
Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other reports in compliance with state, accrediting body, quality, and payor guidelines.
Complete documentation in the prescribed format and within required timelines, ensuring it reflects ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentation and behaviors.
Facilitate specialized groups based on education, training, and experience; supervise or co-lead groups with clinical interns when appropriate.
Select appropriate interventions to meet individual clients’ clinical needs.
Maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Set limits and maintain boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
Conduct verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other team members as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
Attend clinical, consultation, and operations meetings, and serve as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
Communicate client progress to referral sources, families, parents, or guardians, as appropriate.
Interact respectfully and welcomingly with clients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers; respond to clients and families with empathy and professional skills.
Attend work as scheduled and notify the supervisor proactively about planned or unplanned time off.
Follow company ethics, conduct, and conflict-of-interest policies, as well as facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively with the team.
Complete required trainings within assigned time frames.
Complete other duties as assigned.