Therapist - FT - Malibu

MEADOWS OF WICKENBURG INC•Malibu, CA

9d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapist assesses and facilitates care for assigned patients and participates in treatment and continuing care planning. The role is responsible for case management for assigned patients and involves conducting individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy. The Therapist shares clinical information with the treatment team and other involved entities as appropriate, supports the therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule, and provides patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner. On-call coverage may be requested. The Therapist meets with assigned patients to explain the therapist role and treatment expectations; coordinates with family members and outpatient providers after obtaining a signed release; and documents assessment, treatment, and discharge-planning activities. As required or assigned, the Therapist provides psychotherapy and specialized services, supports group therapy and educational sessions, develops lesson plans for didactic groups, participates in program development and performance improvement, and communicates clinical concerns and recommendations as a multidisciplinary treatment-team member.

Requirements

Master's degree in behavioral health or a related field.
State licensed.
A doctoral-level Psychology candidate may function as a Therapist but must apply for a Psychologist license upon hire and keep Human Resources informed of progress.
CPR and First Aid certification.
CPI certification.
Valid driver's license.
Driver Safety Training.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing in a clinically accurate and professional manner.
Ability to work as a member of a team and respond effectively to customer requests.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in the behavioral health field is preferred.
Experience with specialty services such as trauma, chemical dependency, or eating disorders in a managed-care environment is preferred.
For assigned specialized therapy, two years of experience providing family therapy, EMDR, sex addiction therapy, or other trauma-specialist services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet with assigned patients to introduce the therapist role and explain treatment goals and expectations.
Contact relevant family members and outpatient providers, after obtaining a signed release, to develop and implement care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
Document activities related to assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for assigned patients when required or assigned, and document sessions in medical records.
Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in the therapeutic setting or therapy sessions.
Facilitate specialized interventions and, when assigned, specialized services such as family, equine, art, EMDR, and SE therapy.
Compile materials for group and educational or informational sessions; conduct assigned program components and maintain the group therapy and education schedule.
Complete syllabi or lesson plans for didactic groups and document as required.
Participate in program development and performance-improvement measures in social services and facility performance-improvement activities.
Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations.
Provide on-call services when requested or assigned.
Communicate professionally and appropriately with patients, families, and team members, including explaining clinical program policies.