Evening IOP Therapist - Group Facilitator - PT (35277)
About The Position
The Therapist I provides individual, group, and family therapy sessions for 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 role collaborates with clients, team members, external clinical partners, and family members, as appropriate, to coordinate care throughout treatment. The position is based at Clearview Outpatient Long Beach in Long Beach, California, and is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Associate-level clinicians are encouraged to apply. The therapist maintains working relationships with clinical, admissions, and leadership teams, and professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors. The role also requires completing clinical documentation and participating in meetings, trainings, and other assigned duties. The employment relationship is at-will, and the employer may make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology.
- Must be in good standing in the state of California; may hold an LMFT, LPC, LCSW, AMFT, APCC, or ASW credential/status.
- 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 other mandatory state and federal requirements.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of the start date.
- Must satisfy applicable state licensing requirements; DHS and DSS prohibit individuals with specified criminal charges as determined by Livescan fingerprint checks, with exemptions offered.
Nice To Haves
- Group therapy experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate group, family, and individual therapy sessions in accordance with the clinical program schedule.
- Complete psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans, and other reports in compliance with state, accreditation, quality, and payer guidelines.
- Complete required documentation in the prescribed format and within required timelines, reflecting ongoing assessments of clients’ clinical presentations and behaviors.
- Facilitate specialized groups based on education, training, and experience; supervise or co-lead groups with clinical interns when appropriate.
- Select 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 an 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, and guardians as appropriate.
- Interact with clients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in a welcoming and respectful manner, responding to clients and families with empathy and professionalism.
- Attend work as scheduled and proactively notify the supervisor about planned and unplanned time off.
- Read, understand, and 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.
- Attend and complete required trainings within assigned time frames.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence.
- Multiple career development pathways.
- 100% company-paid EAP emotional well-being support.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Team member referral program.
- Hourly compensation range of $50.00–$75.00, depending on licensure, level, and location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
