Licensed Therapist OR Associate Therapist

Sierra Meadows & Ascend Behavioral Health-posted about 19 hours ago
Full-time • Mid Level
51-100 employees
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The Licensed Therapist I at Tatum Psychology Employment Group plays a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical services; providing direct therapeutic care through individual, group, couples, and family therapy sessions, tailored to the unique needs of each client. In addition to therapy, the Licensed Therapist I also offers case management services when necessary, ensuring clients have access to comprehensive care and support systems. The Licensed Therapist I conducts thorough initial assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations to gain a comprehensive understanding of a client’s mental, emotional, physical, and social functioning. Based on these assessments, the Licensed Therapist will develop personalized treatment plans that establish goals, interventions, and measurable outcomes.

  • Conducts individual, group, couples, and family therapy, providing direct therapeutic care under limited supervision.
  • Hold a full-time caseload, as specified by the clinical supervisor, and may take on projects involving increased clinical hours when needed.
  • Provides crisis intervention services as appropriate, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
  • Monitors and oversees patient progress in treatment, making clinical adjustments to ensure the level of care remains aligned with medical necessity.
  • Offer appropriate clinical consultation and actively participate in clinical consultation and supervision assessments.
  • Completes initial assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, therapy notes, and discharge plans within required timeframes.
  • Ensures accurate, timely documentation to support medical necessity and meet all insurance and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Oversees utilization review processes and adheres to clinical programming requirements related to medical necessity.
  • Identifies opportunities for documentation and workflow improvement to support better clinical outcomes.
  • Coordinates care with internal and external stakeholders, including families and multi-disciplinary team members, to promote continuity and integration of services.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and treatment planning discussions with other professional team members.
  • Collaborates with the intake coordinator and other departments to ensure smooth client onboarding and appropriate treatment placement.
  • Supports management and contributes to broader team initiatives to improve clinical processes and service delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, as well as with community and agency-specific standards of care.
  • Participate in internal quality improvement activities, helping to track outcomes and implement best practices.
  • Follows and actively contributes to the improvement of clinical objectives, procedures, and policies to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned.
  • Follows and supports TPEG policies and procedures.
  • Works collaboratively and cooperatively with internal and external partners.
  • Represents TPEG, Inc., by embodying the mission, vision and values of the organization.
  • Travels occasionally during the workday and on occasional overnight stay. (Compensation for mileage, food and lodging provided.)
  • Maintains regular attendance at work and company activities and demonstrates punctuality regarding deadlines.
  • Displays creativity and vision in recommending new tactics and strategies.
  • Expands and updates job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional learning.
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
  • Applicant must have a current state license as a mental health therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in accordance with the Board of Behavioral Services (BBS).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in mental health / substance abuse treatment field preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations.
  • Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization.
  • Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership.
  • Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications.
  • Physical and mental attributes are sufficient to perform essential functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize merit, excellence and intelligence in staff and potential employees.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Proficient in English Language
  • Proficient communicator
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