Therapist 1 - AMFT Full Time

Acadia•Forest Knolls, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serenity Knolls, located in the San Geronimo Valley, is seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) to join their team. The facility has a capacity of 42 beds and serves individuals aged 18 and older, including 6 beds for detox. Serenity Knolls operates as a 12-step based, social model residential treatment center, integrating traditional social models of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and evidence-based practices. The purpose of this role is to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral. The compensation for this role in California is between $32-$40 per hour. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with an in-person work location.

Requirements

State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.
Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
Maintain a caseload as assigned.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.