Primary Therapist (Adult Outpatient Program)

Lightfully Behavioral Health•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Lightfully Behavioral Health is hiring a Primary Therapist for its Adult Outpatient Program. The role delivers clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families, works as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides documentation and case management, participates in training and supervision, collaborates with outreach and admissions teams, and provides milieu support. The position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations. This is a full-time position scheduled five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy; conducts assessments and treatment planning using Integrated Process Based Therapy (PBT); and supports continuity of care through collaboration with clients’ families, outpatient teams, and other treatment staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a counseling-related field.
Full licensure preferred; provisional (Associate) licensure accepted.
Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
At least 18 years of age.
Complete First Aid Training and obtain a First Aid Certificate.
Complete required health screening and TB clearance.
Obtain Criminal Record Clearance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Full licensure.
At least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Uphold and maintain the company’s mission and Lightfully Shining Commitments.
Perform, interpret, and provide client feedback on assessments relevant to mental health treatment, including psychosocial and suicide risk assessments.
Provide individual therapy using interventions suited to each client’s needs.
Deliver group therapy consistent with training and areas of expertise.
Provide family therapy using evidence-based interventions tailored to the client and family.
Conduct treatment planning using Integrated Process Based Therapy (PBT).
Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and collaborate with team members to provide continuity of care.
Complete thorough and timely documentation, including progress notes, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
Participate in self and peer documentation audits to support compliance with licensure and accreditation standards.
Work with case managers to communicate client progress and support continuity of care with outpatient teams and families.
Provide appropriate updates to Utilization Review Specialists and perform Peer to Peer reviews as needed.
Receive supervision as required and provide supervision to staff, such as Client Care Techs and interns, as appropriate.
Attend assigned weekly trainings and individual or group supervision.
Train and orient new staff.
Maintain and develop mental health knowledge through literature and research review, consultation, clinical practice evaluation, and professional development.
Provide community and provider trainings and workshops in areas of specialization and expertise.
Speak with prospective admissions and their families as appropriate.
Support Client Care Techs with client observations, milieu conflict management, and client support.
Provide crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu and check in with clients as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Self-care days
401(k) plan
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Supportive, mission-driven culture that values authenticity, connection, and integrity