The Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities as directed by the attending physician, Medical Director and Clinical Director. He/she will be responsible for patient caseload and will provide group, individual, and family therapy. Will conduct psychosocial and bio-psychosocial assessments. We have a large population of clients with Eating Disorders. A Therapist that has a background with Eating Disorder Therapy and or Nutrition preferred, but not required.

The Therapist will collaborate with the treatment team to formulate a master treatment plan, and assists in coordinating discharge planning. He/she functions under the guidance of their licensure, registration and/or certification and in accordance with the regulations, rules, and requirements of State and Federal government and accrediting organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel and advise individuals or groups with substance abuse/mental health problems.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans.
• Establish treatment goals and milestones with clients.
• Prepare progress reports and letters for relevant parties.
• Educate families and groups on substance abuse treatments and prevention programs.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare or counseling professionals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of chemical dependency and addictions and utilizes knowledge and skills to access and meet the client’s treatment needs and requirements.
• Documents on a regular basis within the electronic medical record - client chart.
• Facilitates team interaction for discharge planning regarding client chemical dependency issues/eating disorder.
• Shares pertinent information with treatment team as obtained from client, client’s family members, or significant others.
• Participates as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding clients and chemical abuse and dependency treatment needs and requirements.
• Assist the client(s) in developing measurable chemical dependency related discharge goals and objectives.
• Provides pertinent client information based on chemical dependency evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
• Acts as a liaison to community agencies providing chemical dependency and abuse services.
• Collaborates with the medical staff to provide chemical dependency treatment services.
• Documents client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in counseling/social work with chemical dependency and/or dual diagnosed clients, preferred.
• Experience in conflict resolution
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to build rapport with clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with community resources
• Experience with KIPU EMR preferred

Education and License Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a health-related degree.

Master’s degree required. IF Licensed, must be in the state of California. (license preffered but not required. Masters degree required).

• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
• Client Confidentiality
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Corporate Integrity & Compliance
• Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
• Mental Health
• Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
• Suicide - Homicide

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EMDR or ART: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• clinical license in the state of California (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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