Therapist
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Malibu
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Primary Therapist is responsible for facilitating the
clinical/client interface. The Primary Therapist fulfills direct
service, including individual, couple/family and group
psychotherapy, consultations and crisis interventions.
Responsibilities Strong knowledge of, substance use dependence,
family system, mental health, and recovery resources in the
community. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to
professional practice, reporting requirements, professional
boundaries and related issues.Knowledge of company--------s policy
and procedures, DHCS, Joint Commission and Utilization Review
standards and regulations. Adhere to all regulations and
documentation requirements in regards to client care and compliance
of all client care. Insure that clients charts are up to date at
all time.Conducts assessments of client at the time of admission
and re-assessments as required. Conducts mental status
examinations, suicide risk assessments and nutrition screens.
Responsible for conducting case management; individual/family
therapy, clinical assessment, treatment plan, treatment plan
reviews, utilization reviews, progress notes, discharge planning
for all assigned clients, and maintain appropriate documentation.
Intervenes and assists as needed clinically with all clients,
families and referral sources.Assumes responsibility of knowing
when clients are in need of extensions or referrals, and actively
participates in obtaining-- -appropriate extensions/referral. You
are the contact for appropriate referral source and family of
assigned clients throughout treatment. Insure referrals are made
to:Outside therapist/psychiatrists, Doctors etc.-- -To continuing
levels of care both within our system and to other programs.
Confirm appropriate medical care/medications are being provided to
client. Approve ancillary appointments, and verify they are being
kept. Work directly with MD and Psychiatrists. Assure the milieu is
therapeutic and physically safe at all times.Participate in case
conference reviews. Attends weekly clinical meeting. Keep an open
line of communication regarding clients condition, appointment,
requests and approvals, and room changes with Clinical/Program
Director and Case Managers, Review shift log daily for treatment
implications.Participates in staff meeting, providing training with
regard to therapeutic services and, mental health
topics.Participates in alumni and referral source events pertinent
to the facility. Available if needed for tours.You may maintain a
private practice as long as your responsibilities at our Facility
come first. You may not take our clients into your private practice
without written authorization from CEO. Your practice cannot
interfere with your duties at Cliffside Malibu.Responsible for
client charting, assessment, treatment plan, therapy and progress
notes, exit plan and discharge summary.Must follow all policy &
procedures in reporting and record keeping. Must be knowledgeable
in all DHCS, Joint Commission, Utilization Review standards and
regulations and adhere to those procedures.Responsible to ensure
clients safety.Participates in extensions and referrals.Must have
an understanding of the required documentation, the ability to
document properly, and in a timely manner. -- -Attends weekly
Clinical meeting, any other job-related responsibilities as
assigned by Program Director or Clinical Director.Perform other
duties unrelated to clinical activities by working directly with
CEO on marketing, media, and transcripts/writings for our
publications. This is a full-time position that will work either
Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs.-- -For a virtual tour of the facility,
please visit our website at cliffsidemalibu.com. -- -
Qualifications
Licensed registration from Board of Behavioral Sciences (vis. LSCW
or LMFT).-- - Fully Licensed, 1-year experience in evaluating and
or treating persons suffering from Drug and Alcohol abuse. Must
demonstrate knowledge of treatment needs and modalities depending
on diagnostic issues.-- - Current and in good standing with the
Board of Behavioral Science.-- -Significant experience working in
Substance Use Disorders treatment. This includes knowledge of and
experience in delivering all modalities of treatment, group and
individual.Profound understanding of recovery and the recovery
community as demonstrated by the ability to demonstrate competence
and speak the language.Understanding of diagnostic issues,
specifically issues of trauma.Must demonstrate the ability to write
competently. This includes case evaluations, treatment plans and
discharge plans and recommendations.Must have valid CA.
driver--------s license if driving personal vehicle on our
propertyMasters Degree level education and fully licensedFirst
Aid/CPR certification, obtained within 90 days of employment and
maintained currentComputer skills adequate to perform required
documentationAny of the following: LCSW, PHD, PsyD, LMFT, LPCC
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.-----
-All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin.-- - For more information about our company benefits, please
visit us at-- -discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/-- - -- -
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