Therapist

Acadia•San Rafael, CA

3d•$104,000 - $124,800

About The Position

Bayside Marin Treatment Center is seeking a fully licensed Therapist/Clinical Manager to lead and support its clinical team in delivering high-quality mental health care. The role oversees clinical operations, supports compliance with regulatory standards, and helps foster a collaborative, patient-centered treatment environment. It guides clinical staff, supports program excellence, and contributes to positive patient outcomes. The Therapist applies psychotherapeutic techniques to treat individuals and families, conducts individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate, and completes psychosocial assessments and initial discharge planning. The role develops and revises treatment plans, maintains required documentation and an assigned caseload, and collaborates with the treatment team. Additional duties may include case management, discharge and after-care planning, staff education and training, coordinating clinical and educational activities, evaluating referral needs, and providing guidance to clinical and direct patient-care personnel. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday with flexible working hours. The stated annual salary range is $104,000–$124,800, based on experience and qualifications. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or another therapeutic field; the introductory qualifications also specify Social Work or a related field.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers; full licensure is required.
At least six years of experience as a therapist, including at least two years working with the facility's specific population.
Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience implementing ASAM.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders in individuals and families.
Conduct individual, group, or family therapy as appropriate to each patient's treatment plan.
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop initial discharge plans.
Develop initial treatment plans based on assessments, coordinate additional services, and revise plans as needed.
Document therapy services in accordance with facility and professional standards.
Maintain an assigned caseload.
Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with staff to facilitate services aligned with patient treatment plans.
Provide case management, discharge planning, or after-care planning according to treatment plans.
May educate and train staff in behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
May coordinate clinical, psychosocial, or educational activities with patients and their families.
Evaluate patient needs and determine whether referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
May assist in training new clinical staff and interns.
May coordinate clinical and direct patient-care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints; prioritize patient safety.
Oversee clinical operations, support regulatory compliance, guide clinical staff, and contribute to program excellence and positive patient outcomes.