Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct service, including individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. Implement the treatment philosophy of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). Reports to the Program Director or designee for administrative activities, and to the Clinical Director for clinical matters, unless the immediate supervisor is a licensed mental health professional.

Requirements

A Masters or Doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or social science.
Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required
Mental status examinations
Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms
Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered
Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed
Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations
Treatment planning
Participation in medical record reviews
Utilization review activities, as required
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration Supervision
Providing supervision to counseling staff as deemed appropriate.
Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, if applicable to the position.
In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required.
Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested.
Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision
Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC
Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director or Program Director.