Experiential Therapist

Newport Healthcare • Orange, CA

7h

About The Position

The Experiential Therapist develops and delivers a comprehensive 12-week therapeutic curriculum in their area of specialization and leads group and individual therapy sessions. The role works with the Treatment Team to identify appropriate uses of experiential modalities to help clients access and process trauma, observes and documents client reactions and progress, and adapts interventions to the needs of the therapeutic milieu and individual clients. The therapist may conduct assessments or manage crises as needed.

The position collaborates with the Clinical Director to develop program offerings and schedule therapeutic services and group activities, and works with Counselors to coordinate experiential outings. It also involves completing clinical documentation in accordance with established standards, attending weekly treatment team and staff meetings and clinical supervision, and taking on other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical or expressive arts discipline.
• Board registration (APCC, LAPC, ASW, AMFT, MHCA) or status as a Psychologic Associate in the state in which services are provided.

Nice To Haves

• License preferred.
• Board certification in area of specialization preferred.
• Experience providing group and individual therapy to adolescents and young adults in a residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive 12-week therapeutic curriculum in an area of specialization.
• Lead group and individual therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with the Treatment Team to identify when experiential modalities may help clients access and process trauma.
• Observe and document client reactions and progress, communicating with the treatment team to support continuity of care.
• Conduct assessments or manage crises as needed.
• Assess the needs of the therapeutic milieu and adjust interventions to support clients.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director to enhance program offerings and schedule therapeutic services and group activities.
• Work with Counselors to plan and coordinate experiential outings.
• Complete clinical documentation, including progress and group notes, in a timely manner and in line with established standards.
• Attend weekly treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time