Therapist - FT - Malibu

Meadows of Wickenburg•Malibu, CA

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 conducts individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy. The Therapist shares clinical information with the treatment team and other appropriate involved entities, promotes implementation of the therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule, and provides patient care in a supportive and empathetic manner. On-call coverage may be provided as requested. The Therapist coordinates assessments and discharge planning, establishes contact with relevant family members and outpatient providers after obtaining signed releases, and documents assessment, treatment, and discharge-planning activities. As required or assigned, the Therapist provides psychotherapy and specialized services, supports group therapy and educational programming, develops lesson plans or syllabi for didactic groups, participates in program development and performance improvement, and serves as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Meadows Behavioral Health provides specialized residential, outpatient, and virtual behavioral health treatment for addiction, trauma, sexual addiction, behavioral health conditions, and co-occurring disorders. Its evidence-based care draws on more than 45 years of clinical experience. The company describes opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion.

Requirements

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field.
State licensure.
If holding a doctorate in Psychology and functioning as a Therapist, 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 communicate professionally and appropriately.
Must pass a substance abuse screen following an offer of employment and before reporting to work. The company states that it does not employ medical marijuana cardholders.

Nice To Haves

At least 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 work, two years of experience providing family therapy, EMDR, sex addiction therapy, or other trauma-specialist services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess assigned patients and facilitate their care.
Participate in treatment and continuing-care planning and provide case management for assigned patients.
Orient patients to the Therapist role and explain treatment goals and expectations.
Contact relevant family members and outpatient providers, after obtaining signed releases, to develop and implement care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
Document activities related to assessment, treatment, discharge planning, and therapy sessions in the medical record as required.
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for assigned patients, as required or assigned.
Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in therapeutic settings or sessions.
Facilitate specialized interventions and, as assigned, specialized services such as family, equine, art, EMDR, and SE therapy.
Compile materials for group and educational 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 social services program development and performance improvement activities.
Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations.
Promote the therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule and provide supportive, empathetic patient care.
Provide on-call coverage as requested or assigned.
Communicate professionally and appropriately with patients, families, and colleagues; respond to customer requests and explain clinical program policies.