Therapist (LCSW or ACSW)

FAMILIES TOGETHER OF ORANGE COUNTY•Fountain Valley, CA

1d•$35 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

To provide mental health services, including individual and group therapy, to patients using evidence-based practices and an integrated health approach.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
LCSW License (In CA)
LMFT (in CA) preferred
BLS/CPR certificate
Ability to efficiently manage time and work under pressure
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record programs
Adherence to established legal and ethical codes of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Excellent communication skills
Flexible
Cultural humility
Professionalism
Organizational skills

Nice To Haves

LMFT (in CA) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy utilizing evidence-based practices
Provide offsite group facilitation
Establish rapport with patients, and establish trust and safety in the therapeutic space
Complete intake assessments (including PHQ-9, GAD-7, ACEs, etc.) and complete biopsychosocial to gather necessary information for patient care
Complete treatment plan collaboratively with patients using SMART goals and implement appropriate and relevant treatment interventions
Conduct ongoing assessment of patient progress in meeting treatment goals
Facilitate discharge planning and provide necessary linkages for further support, as needed
Respond to crisis situations and intervene therapeutically as necessary, including assessing for safety of patient, suicidality, homicidally, and self-harming behaviors
Able to clinically conceptualize patients’ behaviors based on needs and strengths
Able to incorporate patient choice into treatment model
Refer patients to outside resources and support as appropriate and needed
Follow all safety protocols and maintain patient confidentiality
Collaborate within multidisciplinary team to ensure whole-person treatment is implemented
Maintain current and acceptable standards of charting and documentation within agency policy of 72 hours
Adhere to 75% direct service hours
Ensure all necessary Board of Behavioral Sciences regulations are met, including CEU requirements, to maintain registration up to date
Exercise independent judgement in clinical matters within scope of practice and if applicable, licensure
Actively participate in clinical supervision and consultation, including individual and group supervision until full licensure is obtained