Primary Therapist

ABHS•Los Angeles, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary therapist fulfills direct service, including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention to the clients who are attending the program. The therapist works closely with the behavioral health technicians providing education and support when needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid California driver license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on Center business.
First Aid and CPR certification required and maintain current during employment.
Criminal Background Clearance
Health Screening
Negative TB Test results
Medication training required within 30 days of employment. Licensed nursing staff only.
Develop computer skills adequate to perform word processing duties within 90 days of employment.
Master’s Degree from a university with a degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other major which allows the person to be licensed.
Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ACSW, LPCC or other qualifying licensure allowing them to practice therapy in the state of California.
Must maintain their licensure by attending the CEU’s required by their licensure and must stay current with new and updated treatment modalities for those suffering with mental health disorders.
Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse.
Prior supervisory experience.
Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.
Vision, hearing and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.
Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative.
Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors.
Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees, and business partners, among others.
Excellent organizational skills.
Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment.
Ability to function independently and with flexibility.
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions.
Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
Must have strong computer skills to meet Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Record software requirements.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of mental health disorders, drug and alcohol co-occurrences, family systems and 12 step/recovery resources in the community.
Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards.
Maintain appropriate documentation as required.
Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and reassessments as required.
Conduct mental status examinations.
Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms.
Proactively develop a weekly clinical schedule that includes goodbye groups that the therapist of record can attend.
Provide support and training to the facility personnel.
Provide individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy as needed.
Demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Crises intervention services, including 5150 determinations.
Treatment Planning for clients.
Participation in Case Conference Reviews.
Provide Utilizations Reviews as required.
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.
Provide in-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics as needed.
Knowledge of the philosophy and approach of the 12-step model of recovery (AA, CA, NA, Alanon).
Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department.
Additional responsibilities essential for the department to be successful will be assigned accordingly as the company grows.