Mental Health Therapist

Taphealthcare • California City, CA

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About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist provides comprehensive behavioral health and therapeutic services in California City, California. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and supporting patients in improving their mental health and emotional well-being. The therapist works collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver effective, patient-centered care.

The opportunity is intended for a licensed mental health professional with a strong clinical background and a commitment to helping individuals address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, therapeutic skills, ethical decision-making, emotional resilience, adaptability, and the ability to build effective professional relationships with people experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related clinical behavioral health field.
• Current, active, and appropriate LPC or LCSW credential, or applicable equivalent licensure authorizing clinical practice in California.
• At least 2 years of professional clinical experience.
• Strong understanding of mental health assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and provide appropriate clinical counseling services.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, patient confidentiality, and ethical standards of clinical practice.
• Commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive, and patient-centered mental healthcare.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience providing individual or group therapy in a clinical behavioral health environment.
• Experience treating patients with anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, or other mental health conditions.
• Familiarity with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, or other evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Experience conducting crisis assessments, behavioral health evaluations, and therapeutic interventions.
• Previous experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or institutional healthcare settings.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• Strong crisis intervention, clinical decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and behavioral health documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and behavioral health evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate clinical counseling services and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Support patients in achieving improved mental health and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain professional boundaries, patient confidentiality, and ethical standards of clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level