Licensed Therapist

Banyan Brand•Cathedral City, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a clinically skilled Therapist to provide direct therapeutic services within its behavioral health and substance use treatment programs. The position provides comprehensive clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, family engagement, crisis intervention, and care coordination throughout each patient’s treatment episode. The Therapist manages an assigned caseload and works with medical providers, case management, and interdisciplinary treatment teams to deliver ethical, evidence-based, patient-centered care in compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. This is an on-site, PRN/as-needed position in Cathedral City, California, reporting to the Clinical Supervisor. Compensation is $35–$46 per hour.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field that qualifies the individual to pursue professional clinical licensure.
Active clinical license in California (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSW, or SWC).
Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality regulations.
Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and clinical documentation requirements.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage a clinical caseload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of clinical experience providing therapy in behavioral health and/or substance use treatment settings; strongly preferred.
EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and/or trauma certification; strongly preferred.
Experience in residential, inpatient, or detoxification levels of care; strongly preferred.
Experience with Kipu EMR; preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial evaluations, and other required diagnostic tools within established timeframes.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, measurable treatment plans with patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Present assessment findings and treatment progress during treatment team meetings and case reviews.
Complete ASAM documentation for admission, continued stay, transfers, and discharge, as applicable.
Provide individual, group, and family therapy in accordance with program standards, including regular individual sessions and daily process groups.
Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducational, and experiential groups that promote insight, skill-building, accountability, and recovery-focused progress.
Help patients identify strengths, challenges, and barriers to recovery, adapting therapeutic approaches to diverse needs.
Use clinical judgment to support patient movement through appropriate levels of care and prepare patients for post-discharge recovery.
Communicate regularly with families and support systems, including through family sessions and collateral contacts, as clinically indicated.
Communicate with referral sources and external providers to support continuity of care.
Collaborate with case management and aftercare services on discharge and continuing care plans addressing legal, financial, vocational, and psychosocial needs.
Respond to crises using clinical judgment, including conducting suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions.
Maintain professional boundaries and enforce program rules in a firm, fair, and respectful manner.
Adhere to ethical standards, patient confidentiality laws, and organizational policies.
Complete accurate clinical documentation within required timeframes and in accordance with organizational policies, licensure requirements, and accrediting body standards.
Maintain secure clinical records that clearly reflect patient progress toward treatment goals.
Participate in supervision, quality improvement activities, and ongoing professional development.