Therapist

Clear Behavioral Health•Torrance, CA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clear Behavioral Health is dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges through compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care. We provide a full continuum of services, including detox, dual diagnosis treatment, residential and outpatient programs, and specialized mental health services, all delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and support professionals. Our person-centered approach focuses on treating the whole individual, while empowering clients with the tools, structure, and support needed to achieve long-term recovery and lasting stability. Position Summary: The Therapist provides professional mental health services to a diverse client population at both an inpatient and outpatient level while collaborating with an on-site clinical and administrative team. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality care through individual and group therapy sessions, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, and supporting clients throughout their recovery journey. The therapist ensures consistent engagement in a virtual setting, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and contributes to a supportive and structured therapeutic environment that promotes mental health, stability, and growth.

Requirements

Registered Therapist status (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent).
Hold a Master’s degree.
A minimum of 1 year's clinical experience, focusing on adult mental health.
Demonstrated skill in planning and leading psychotherapy groups.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to the needs of diverse clients and staff.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education.
Ability to diagnose behavioral health problems and disorders and develop treatment plan based on a completed assessment.
Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria.
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques.
Ability to demonstrate clinical skills of empathy, joining, observation and assessment.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive individual psychotherapy to clients.
Lead group psychotherapy sessions, developing topics based on client needs and evidence-based practices.
Manage and deliver up to 25 client-facing service hours per week, with up to 15 hours allocated for administrative and non-billable duties.
Responsible for the therapeutic care of clients from admission through discharge.
Complete suicide risk assessments and Crisis Safety Plans for all at-risk teen and adult clients.
May be expected to support additional programs or tracks, either remotely or at locations within driving distance.
Participate weekly in clinical meetings to assist in treatment planning and goal setting.
Create and update individualized weekly treatment plans and ensure all documentation deadlines are met.
Collaborate with other counselors to coordinate care, manage cases, and address client concerns.
Facilitate connection, communication, and conflict resolution among staff and clients to maintain a safe and supportive recovery environment.
Demonstrate and model healthy emotional and physical boundaries for both staff and clients.
Assist in the training and mentorship of other Therapists.