Associate Therapist - Growth, Groups & Family Care

Discovery Behavioral Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary treatment team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, leading psychoeducational groups, conducting assessments, delivering therapy sessions, and handling case management tasks.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field, completion of state requirements, and certification within 90 days. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field is required.
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions is required.
• Operates under supervision and is not licensed.
• Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism.
• Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.
• Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions.
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups daily.
• Assists with discharge planning and ensures follow-up arrangements.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies for authorizations.
• Monitors suicidality and safety of patients.
• Supports milieu staff and collaborates with the treatment team.

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions

Operate under supervision and is not licensed

Tools

CPI certification

CPR certification

First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Driver's license

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary treatment team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, leading psychoeducational groups, conducting assessments, delivering therapy sessions, and handling case management tasks.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field, completion of state requirements, and certification within 90 days. On-site work schedule is Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm.