Primary Therapist - AMFT/ASW

Growth Management • Concord, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Therapist plays a key role in providing trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic care to adolescents within our residential treatment program. This position works closely with a multidisciplinary team to support clients through emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges while helping guide them toward stabilization, growth, and long-term healing.

Requirements

• Active AMFT or ASW registration in California required
• 1–2 years of clinical counseling experience, residential treatment preferred
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, treatment planning, and crisis intervention
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced residential treatment environment
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to client-centered adolescent care
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
• Remains calm and professional during crises or high-pressure situations
• Builds strong therapeutic rapport with adolescents and families
• Maintains professionalism, consistency, and healthy boundaries
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Is organized, dependable, and committed to high-quality client care

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adolescents ages 12–17
• Experience in residential treatment, behavioral health, or substance use treatment settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic modalities
• Experience facilitating group and family therapy
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and behavioral health needs

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to adolescent residents
• Support adolescents experiencing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Develop, implement, and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Complete progress notes, treatment updates, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation in compliance with licensing and program standards
• Conduct crisis intervention and participate in clinical decision-making as needed
• Maintain therapeutic boundaries and create a safe, supportive environment for clients
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical staff, behavioral staff, case managers, and outside providers
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical discussions
• Engage families as active participants in the treatment process
• Coordinate care and communicate treatment progress with appropriate parties
• Maintain compliance with California licensing regulations, ethical standards, and company policies
• Ensure timely, accurate, and professional clinical documentation
• Support a trauma-informed, structured, and therapeutic residential environment
• Participate in ongoing supervision, trainings, and professional development opportunities

Benefits

• Meaningful clinical work
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Hands-on experience in adolescent behavioral health and residential treatment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees