Therapist (LMFT, AMFT, LCSW, ASW, APCC) Santa Clarita - Mental Health and Substance Use

Life Landscaping, Inc•Santa Clarita, CA

4d•$34 - $45

About The Position

Life Landscaping, Inc. is seeking licensed and associate clinicians to join its multidisciplinary team at a PHP and IOP treatment facility in Santa Clarita. The organization provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adults with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The role is suited to therapists who are comfortable working with moderate- to high-acuity clinical presentations in a structured, team-oriented treatment setting. Therapists provide group and individual counseling and support client care through screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, referrals, discharge summaries, and clinical documentation. The role also involves collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues and applying professional ethics and culturally responsive practices. Pay is $34–$45 per hour; the pay scale depends on license or associate status, whether supervision is required, and experience.

Requirements

LMFT or AMFT, LCSW or ACSW, or LPCC or APCC credential/status.
For LCSW/ACSW applicants, supervised hours must be completed by an LCSW elsewhere.
Experience with mental health and/or substance abuse populations, including dual-diagnosis experience.
Comfort facilitating both mental health and substance abuse groups, as well as individual therapy sessions.
Training in evidence-based practices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask, manage client care, and maintain facility standards.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and develop rapport with clients and families.
Computer literacy, including electronic medical records and email.
Ability to respect cultural and lifestyle diversity and understand diverse cultures and gender-specific issues.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in dual diagnosis.

Responsibilities

Facilitate mental health and substance abuse groups and conduct individual therapy sessions.
Manage screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, and crisis intervention.
Provide case management and referrals, and prepare discharge summaries and clinical documentation.
Maintain professional ethics and facility standards while managing client care and multiple tasks.
Establish cooperative working relationships with staff, supervisors, utilization reviewers, therapists, and medical and operational professionals.
Interact positively with clients and their families and develop rapport.
Participate as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Incorporate cultural and lifestyle diversity, including gender-specific needs, into practice.
Develop systems and methodologies for continuous improvement of the program and treatment modalities.