Primary Therapist - Scripps Ranch

ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Centers•San Diego, CA

12d•$31 - $35

About The Position

ROWI is hiring a full-time Primary Therapist for its Scripps Ranch location. The therapist provides care in accordance with each client’s designated level of care, monitors client safety, maintains compliant clinical documentation, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, referral sources, outpatient professionals, and discharge-planning partners. The role also includes facilitating group therapy, including alumni and multi-family groups, and contributing to a nurturing, supportive, and professional environment for clients and staff. The position requires a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution, and licensure or eligibility as an MFT, Clinical Psychologist, or Social Worker. Unlicensed clinicians receive supervision. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in the mental health field, be comfortable with basic computer operations, and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. A valid driver’s license, eligibility for insurance on agency vehicles, current First Aid and CPR certifications, and a satisfactory criminal background check are also required. Pay is $31.00–$35.00 per hour, increasing according to accumulated hours toward clinical licensure: $31.00 for 0–600 hours, $32.00 for 601–1,200, $33.00 for 1,201–1,800, $34.00 for 1,801–2,400, and $35.00 for 2,401–3,000 hours.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work from an accredited institution.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an MFT, Clinical Psychologist, or Social Worker; unlicensed clinicians will receive supervision.
At least one year of experience in the mental health field.
Comfort with basic computer operations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Valid driver’s license and eligibility for insurance on agency vehicles.
Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Satisfactory criminal background check.
Licensed Psychologist credentials are listed as required.
Master’s degree is listed as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with adolescents.

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor client safety and develop effective safety plans.
Maintain clinical documentation in compliance with ROWI and Joint Commission standards.
Communicate essential safety and progress information to the interdisciplinary team.
Deliver therapy sessions in accordance with each client’s designated level of care.
Contact referral sources and outpatient professionals promptly after admission and provide necessary updates.
Collaborate on discharge planning.
Facilitate group therapy sessions, including alumni and multi-family groups.
Actively contribute to team meetings and maintain a positive, caring, and professional demeanor.
Serve as a role model for clients and staff and foster a nurturing, supportive environment.