Primary Therapist, Licensed -MG

Primary Therapist, Licensed

Job Summary: 

With the supervision of the Clinical Director, works with the clinical staff in the assessment of client’s needs, treatment planning, facilitation, advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s mental and physical health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality care to clientele, ensuring safety and best practices.
• Ensures excellent clinical care is provided in individual and group therapy and documented for all clients.
• Consistently communicates and reports to the Clinical Director the needs of the clients,
• Communicates and effectively interacts with all clinical and non-clinical departments coordinating care for clients.
• Facilitates comprehensive evaluations and diagnostic assessments upon admission for clients, as assigned by Clinical Director.
• Responsible for timely completion of clinical documentation which include assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, group notes, discharge plans.
• Initiates discharge planning upon admission for assigned clients and updates weekly
• Complete additional treatment plans based on problem areas identified in BPS
• Ensures client records for assigned case load are comprehensive and complete to meet licensing standards
• Conducts weekly individual therapy sessions and provides timely documentation for all assigned clients based on level care.
• Facilitates assigned groups or fill in as directed by Clinical Director, providing timely documentation in accordance with insurance standards.
• Maintains awareness of and tracks level of care authorizations for assigned clients, reviewing cycle dates and accurately documents functional impairment.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing relationships with client’s family and outside resources necessary to provide for healthy transition and discharge. Provide family/conjoint therapy as specified in individual client’s treatment plan or as directed by supervisor.
• Conducts crises management/intervention of assigned clients or as directed by immediate supervisor (Clinical Director)

• Reviews client requests for outings, passes and visitors with Clinical Director for approval to ensure client care and safety is paramount.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Has a working knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostic assessments, addiction and related interventions.
• Demonstrate and understanding of addiction and psychiatric illness.
• Five years’ experience with a chemical dependency population and 12-step model
• Five years of working in a treatment center environment
• Five years’ experience in Treatment Planning, discharge planning etc.

• Basic computer: word processing, spreadsheets, calendar, slide presentations, Internet
• Written and verbal communication including presentation, organization and prioritization
• Strong customer service relations
• Performance improvement and risk management

Education and Experience: 

• CA Licensed (LMFT, LCSW)
• Licensure with California BBS

• Have a minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field.
• Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served

Knowledge

• An acute understanding of counseling and other treatment procedures for mental health disorders with co-occurring substance abuse issues.
• A knowledge of regulations concerning of mental health treatment.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse, mental health disorders, and treatment procedures for such illnesses.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

The Meadowglade is a rehabilitation center specializing in mental health and eating disorders and fosters an environment of restorative healing. Our individualized approach to therapy ranges from evidence-based treatment methods like EMDR psychotherapy to creative music and art therapies. The Meadowglade is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.