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:
Conducting assessments of patients at the time of admission and re-assessments as required
Mental status examinations
Providing appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the patient's history, signs and symptoms
Proper documentation in the medical record of services rendered
Individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy, as needed
Crisis intervention services, including 5150 determinations
Treatment planning
Participation in medical record reviews
Utilization review activities, as required
Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
Other duties as assigned by Director/Administration Supervision/Training shall include.
Providing supervision to counseling staff as deemed appropriate.
Conducting performance evaluations of interns or staff, if applicable to the position.
In-service training to staff and/or trainees on mental health topics, as required.
Administrative duties shall include:
Attending clinical and administrative committee meetings, as requested
Maintaining proper documentation, as necessary, of clinical supervision
Participating in community events, presentations, meetings, and outreach on behalf of TTC
Additional functions as specifically requested by the Clinical Director or Program Director.
EDUCATION
A Masters or Doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or social science.
Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one (1) year experience in evaluating and/or treating persons suffering from substance use and/or mental health disorders. Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.
SETTING
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides integrated healthcare services.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.
ADA REQUIREMENT
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.