Description

Our model is oriented around intensive group therapy where our patients learn skills, receive psychoeducation, and have an opportunity to process difficult emotional situations in a judgment-free space.

We use evidence-based treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gestalt, and more to help restore health and functioning in those that are dealing with mental health conditions. Our patients are assigned an individual therapist to focus on individual goals throughout their stay in the program, as well as have the ability to meet with one of our case managers to tackle additional needs they may have. Most of our clients participate in the program for an average of 10-12 weeks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides supervision of Clinical Staff as follows:

• Clinical consultation for support staff, counselors, associate clinicians, and licensed clinicians
• Supervision of associate clinicians for 1 Hour per week of individual supervision, with a maximum caseload of 6 associates
• Provide group case consultation for team weekly
• Review and sign all clinical documentation in electronic medical record for supervisees within your program
• Ensuring all documentation is timely and demonstrates the high clinical standards, as well as meet compliance requirements
• Under the direction of the Clinical Director, evaluates members of the clinical staff to ensure they are demonstrating the necessary skills for all clinical duties, and provides feedback as needed.
• Directs and supports crisis intervention needs that arise among patients
• Under the direction of the Clinical Director, ensure curriculum is well understood by clinical staff and utilized appropriately
• Engages in ongoing shadowing of clinicians and counselors running therapy groups to provide training and coaching as needed
• Assists the Clinical Director to identify training needs
• Ensures patient individual and family sessions are occurring on required timelines
• Meets weekly with Clinical Director to discuss ongoing performance improvement and clinical quality
• Provides direct services such as group therapy and managing a small caseload of patients
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Our mission is to create a workplace for therapists by the therapists. We offer a competitive salary as well as numerous opportunities for growth including future opportunities for promotions, clinical trainings, and more.

• Competitive salary
• $1,000 stipend yearly for CEUs and to obtain comprehensive clinical training in a modality of choice (upon approval from leadership team).
• Various in-house training and learning opportunities to enhance clinical competency conducted during work hours on a weekly basis.
• Anthem medical insurance - various plan options with 75% paid by the employer
• Vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• A supportive & professional environment where we work hard and also have a lot of fun!

WHO WE ARE

We are the Central Valley’s premier behavioral health treatment provider. Our portfolio includes the following companies: Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health, providing behavioral healthcare for adults through our 12-bed inpatient program & robust outpatient programs; Ascend Behavioral Health, where we offer a 6-bed inpatient program as well as a high quality outpatient mental healthcare for adolescents; Sierra Meadows & Ascend Psychiatry, providing long-term outpatient psychiatric care; Touchstone Recovery Center, a thriving outpatient substance abuse program for adults and adolescents; Oasis Eating Disorders Recovery meeting the outpatient treatment needs of patients struggling with eating disorder diagnoses; and Sierra Meadows Foundation, our not-for-profit free counseling center and training facility. Founded in 2019, our companies have experienced steady and consistent growth in the Fresno/Clovis area. As we continue to expand services with new ventures, locations, and levels of care, we are seeking strategic and dynamic individuals to join our team.

For additional information, please visit us at: www.sierrameadowsbh.com, www.ascendbh.com, www.touchstonerecoverycenter.com, and www.sierrameadowsfoundation.org.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Excellent multi-tasking & delegation skills.
• Ability to manage staff with respect to screening, assessment, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, case management, referral, discharge summaries, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.
• Thrives at establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with direct reports, supervisors, managed health care clinicians, and medical and mental health professionals.
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft, spreadsheet, and email. Proficiency in EMR Software.
• Ability to positively interact and develop rapport with patients and their families.
• Skilled at developing systems and methodologies for continuous improvement of program and treatment modalities.
• Ability to evaluate and review effectiveness of program, services, and group therapy.
• Ability to maintain culture of care that is conducive for maximum benefit of both clients and staff.
• Understanding of diverse cultures and gender specific issues and ability to incorporate needs of gender and culturally diverse groups into practice setting.

Qualifications:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Counseling from an accredited university or institution
• Valid California licensure as a Psychologist, Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, or Professional Clinical Counselor
• Minimum of three years’ licensed clinical experience; two or more years providing clinical supervision is preferred
• Ability to translate the latest evidence-based models into practical counseling and therapy skills
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize, and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
• Ability to proactively respond to crisis situations and time-sensitive inquiries
• Excellent written & verbal communication
• Ability to deliver engaging presentations and build rapport
• Maintain valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Maintain valid auto insurance and driving record of 3 or fewer points.
• Individual must be willing to work with a wide variety of symptoms related to mental health, multi-cultural populations, and have an understanding for cultural diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday