Position Title:

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Department:

All Patient Care Programs

Reports To:

Program Director / Clinical Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing direct service, including individual, couple/family or group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. Implement the treatment philosophy of Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC). Reports to the Program Director or designee for administrative activities, and to the Clinical Director for clinical matters, unless the immediate supervisor is a licensed mental health professional.

Salary Range

$38.50- $56.50 / Hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

Clinical Responsibilities shall include:

1. Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required
2. Mental status examinations
3. Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient’s history, signs and symptoms
4. Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered
5. Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed
6. Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations
7. Treatment planning
8. Participation in medical record reviews
9. Utilization review activities, as required
10. Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
11. Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration Supervision/Training shall include.
12. Providing supervision to counseling staff as deemed appropriate.
13. Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, if applicable to the position.
14. In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required.