Primary Therapist (Adult Outpatient Program)

Lightfully Behavioral Health•Santa Barbara, CA

3h•$75,000 - $94,000

About The Position

Lightfully Behavioral Health’s Primary Therapist delivers clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families in an adult outpatient program. The role includes providing appropriate documentation and case management, participating in training and supervision, collaborating with outreach and admissions teams, and supporting the milieu. The therapist reports to the Director of Clinical Operations, depending on site size. The position uses evidence-based, client-centered approaches, including individual, group, and family therapy; assessments; and treatment planning incorporating Integrated ACT, positive psychology, and EFFT. The therapist collaborates with clients’ treatment teams, families, outpatient providers, and utilization review specialists to support continuity of care and manage coverage for services. The role also includes documentation audits, staff training and supervision as appropriate, community education, admissions support, crisis stabilization, assigned on-call coverage, and other duties as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday during programming hours of approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position requires a master’s degree in a counseling-related field and an associate clinical mental health license in California; full clinical licensure is preferred. The stated annual pay range is $75,000–$94,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a counseling-related field.
Associate clinical mental health license in the state of California.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice To Haves

Full clinical licensure.

Responsibilities

Uphold and maintain the company’s mission and values, known as the Lightfully Shining Commitments.
Perform and interpret assessments relevant to mental health treatment and provide feedback to clients.
Provide individual therapy using interventions adapted 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 ACT, positive psychology, and EFFT.
Participate in weekly treatment team and hotspot meetings.
Collaborate and consult with treatment team members to provide continuity of care.
Complete thorough documentation within established time frames, 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.
Collaborate with the case manager to update outpatient teams on client progress and continuity of care.
Collaborate with the case manager to educate clients’ families and update them on client progress.
Update Utilization Review Specialists about client care coverage and conduct peer-to-peer reviews as needed.
Receive supervision as required based on training and licensure; 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 knowledge of mental health disorders and clinical practices through research, consultation, evaluation, and professional development.
Provide community and provider trainings and workshops based on 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 who may become de-escalated.
Provide client check-ins as needed and appropriate.
Provide on-call coverage during assigned times.
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