Associate Therapist

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS PSYCHOTHERAPY•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

68d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Therapist diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders, including cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders, within the context of marriage and family systems. The role applies psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques when serving individuals, couples, and families. It includes assessing client and family needs, developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans, providing education and counseling, and connecting clients with additional services when appropriate. The therapist contributes to the organization’s Group Practice, Treatment Focus, and Patient Promise; understands applicable healthcare guidelines and the scope of work for the relevant behavioral science discipline; and helps evaluate client service workflows. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work takes place in a normal office environment and involves computers, laptops, telephones, copiers, and printers. Duties and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or social work.
Active and current registration through the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion for all clients.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Compassion, empathy, and the ability to establish and build trust.
Excellent listening skills.
Ability to remain calm and reassuring in tense situations and de-escalate arguments.
Thorough understanding of human behavior, behavioral and affective disorders, and their diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Organizational skills to manage complex, deadline-driven paperwork, including billing and insurance claims.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Thorough understanding of applicable ethical codes and standards.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience.
Experience with children, including play therapy.
Experience with personality disorders.
Experience leading group sessions.

Responsibilities

Understand the organization’s business goals and objectives, including its Group Practice, Treatment Focus, and Patient Promise.
Understand local, state, and federal healthcare guidelines and the scope of work for the relevant behavioral science discipline.
Support client potential and needs in keeping with the organization’s Group Practice, Treatment Focus, and Patient Promise.
Contribute to evaluating client service workflows and improving processes.
Provide individual, group, marital, and family counseling.
Gather and analyze information about family members through methods such as observation, interviews, self-report inventories, group discussions, and formal assessments.
Collaborate with clients and families to develop plans for managing issues and replacing unhealthy or dysfunctional behaviors with healthy choices.
Collaborate with clients to develop post-treatment activity plans.
Help clients develop new or strengthened communication skills and methods.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans and progress.
Educate clients and provide appropriate psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
Refer clients to specialists or help them obtain needed services and resources.
Lead individual and group therapy sessions.
Present social services program information to the public.
Maintain accurate case progress, evaluation, and treatment recommendation records.
Prepare and submit necessary paperwork to insurance companies.
Write evaluations of parents and children for courts handling divorce and custody cases, and testify in court if necessary.
Comply with applicable ethical codes and standards.
Perform other assigned duties and special projects, including mental health fairs and school events.