TMS & Psychiatry Therapist - Outpatient

Discovery Behavioral Health•Torrance, CA

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About The Position

At Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry, our team of dedicated psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists offers customized, comprehensive care designed around your needs. We provide a range of options, including in-person and online therapy, medication management, and advanced interventional treatments like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy, ketamine, and esketamine—all delivered in a safe and compassionate environment. With access to most commercial insurance plans, we make quality mental health care more accessible, helping you uncover the right path to wellness. Position Summary: The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Professional Psychiatric Services under DBH. Therapist responsibilities include providing therapy services, leading therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting individual sessions, and other tasks as detailed below. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping those in need and will find joy in being at the heart of a positive, professional culture. They will enjoy talking to clients and enjoy supporting their staff in doing the same. The Professional Psychiatric Services division prides itself on its close culture, clinical excellence, while focusing on helping patients sustain their mental health wellness goals and bringing a new sense of hope to those that are suffering.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements to obtain provisional licensure and later state clinical license to conduct therapeutic interventions required
Obtain BLS, CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire
Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing
Knowledge of the diagnosis for a variety of metal health concerns across an array of populations
Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities of behavioral health
Ability to readily establish rapport with client populations.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Skills to build positive professional rapport with colleagues and representatives of other agencies
Collaborate and communicate directly and effectively in a cooperative manner
Knowledge of basic ethical considerations in field
Ability to work toward and be sensitive to culturally competent practices
Ability to work primarily autonomously; however, utilize consultation when necessary.

Responsibilities

Ensures clinical documentation is completed with PPS division policy guidelines
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
Delivers 25-30 hours of direct client hours each week to outpatient clients.
Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
Clinical supervision as required.
Participates in weekly team meetings and communicates patient treatment goals with all team members as needed.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
Communicate with the billing department to provide information about services rendered as therapy.
Participates in research planning, analysis, development, and presentation.
Provides training and support to clinical care coordinator as needed.
Actively participates in prior authorizations and utilization review for TMS, Spravato, and medications
Assists with accreditation and credentialing efforts as needed.
Collaborate with the Office Manager to complete tasks related as requested.
Supports the development of new therapeutic initiatives and programs as needed.
Advocate for clients when necessary
Refer patients across Discovery Behavioral Health brands and service lines as clinically indicated
Consult on potential referrals filtering into practice from other Discovery Behavioral Health brands as clinically indicated
Back up technician for TMS and Spravato as necessary
Therapeutic intervention for patients undergoing Spravato and Esketamine treatment
Providing integrative therapy for patients undergoing services withing practice
Other various duties as assigned