Primary Therapist
11 days ago
Los Angeles
Job Description Statement of Purpose The primary therapist fulfills direct service, including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention to the clients who are attending the program. The therapist works closely with the behavioral health technicians providing education and support when needed. Responsibilities • Knowledge of mental health disorders, drug and alcohol co-occurrences, family systems and 12 step/recovery resources in the community. Conducts property searches of clients as required by program standards., • Maintain appropriate documentation as required., • Conduct assessments of clients at the time of admission and reassessments as required., • Conduct mental status examinations., • Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms., • Will be proactive in developing a weekly clinical schedule that includes goodbye groups that the therapist of record can attend., • Will provide support and training to the facility personnel., • Provide individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy as needed., • Ability to demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff., • Crises intervention services, including 5150 determinations., • Treatment Planning for clients., • Participation in Case Conference Reviews., • Provide Utilizations Reviews as required., • Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues., • Provide in-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics as needed., • Assists and covers other staff when necessary to maintain high productivity and efficiency in the department., • Create Meaningful Connections: Demonstrates ability to function effectively as a part of team. Uses outstanding oral and written communication with employees at all levels of the business for support and sharing of information., • Take Accountability: Take constructive feedback and prevent discourse among our peers., • Live in the Solution: Critically thinking should be the solution when problems arise. Having the ability to accept constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner., • Compliance with essential and incidental duties; compliance with company policies and procedures., • Use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment such as a printer and fax., • Air conditioned and well-illuminated office environment and outdoor environment., • May have several responsibilities at once. Interaction with others is constant and can be interruptive., • Work may be stressful at times due to high level workflow., • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings as is required to comply with the purpose of the job and accommodate client needs., • Participates in educational training, orientations, or compliance programs as needed to maintain competency., • Enthusiastic self-starter operating with sustained energy and showing great initiative., • Comfort working with a diverse base of support, including members, employers, providers, colleagues, community leaders, volunteers, non-profit organizations, vendors, etc., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to read, write, spell in English legibly and without excessive grammatical or communication errors., • Talk and hear both by person and by telephone; ability to speak clearly and effectively using proper grammar before patients, employees, and business partners, among others., • Excellent organizational skills., • Accepts constructive criticism well in an open and non-defensive manner., • Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Ability to maintain a positive work ethic and a congenial attitude in the face of a high-pressure environment., • Ability to function independently and with flexibility., • Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and interruptions., • Occasional lifting of moderately heavy office supplies; ability to lift supplies for community events, trade shows, conferences, and other marketing opportunities applicable to the organization; ability to lift, push or pull up to 25lbs., • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time. Requirements: • Must be at least 18 years of age., • Must have a valid California driver license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on Center business. Generally short distances and reimbursement of mileage., • First Aid and CPR certification required and maintain current during employment., • Criminal Background Clearance, • Health Screening, • Negative TB Test results, • Medication training required within 30 days of employment. Licensed nursing staff only., • Master’s Degree from a university with a degree in Psychology, Social Work or any other major which allows the person to be licensed., • Licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, ACSW, LPCC or other qualifying licensure allowing them to practice therapy in the state of California., • Must have a minimum of two years’ experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from mental illness and/or substance abuse., • Prior supervisory experience., • Computer literate: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required.