Therapist - FT - Malibu

Meadows of Wickenburg Inc•Malibu, CA

1d•$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 includes case management for assigned patients; individual, family, specialized, and group psychotherapy; and sharing relevant clinical information with the treatment team and other involved entities as appropriate. The Therapist supports the therapeutic milieu and daily program schedule and provides patient care in a supportive, empathetic manner. On-call coverage may be provided as requested or assigned. The Therapist orients patients to the therapist role and treatment expectations, coordinates care and discharge planning with family members and outpatient providers after obtaining a signed release, and documents assessment, treatment, and discharge-planning activities. When required or assigned, the role provides therapy and specialized services, prepares and conducts group and educational sessions, and documents services in the medical record. The Therapist is an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and participates in performance-improvement activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field.
State licensed.
If holding a doctorate in Psychology and functioning as a Therapist, apply for a Psychologist license upon hire and keep Human Resources informed of progress.
CPR and First Aid certified.
CPI certified.
Valid driver's license.
Complete Driver Safety Training.
Communicate in English verbally and in writing in a clinically accurate and professional manner.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Pass a substance abuse screen following an offer of employment and before reporting to work.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in the behavioral health field is preferred.
Experience working with specialty services such as trauma, chemical dependency, or eating disorders within a managed-care environment is preferred.
For assignments involving 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, 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 assessment, treatment, therapy sessions, and discharge-planning activities as required.
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy for assigned patients when required or assigned.
Seek clinical supervision and support when complications arise in the therapeutic setting or during therapy sessions.
Facilitate specialized interventions and, when required or assigned, provide 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 them as required.
Participate in program development and performance-improvement measures in social services and facility performance-improvement activities.
Communicate clinical concerns and treatment recommendations as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Provide on-call coverage as requested or assigned.
Interact and communicate professionally, respond effectively to customer requests, inform patients and families of clinical program policies, and work as a team member.