Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist

Paycom - ATS; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Associate Therapist or Licensed Therapist for a part-time shift (8:00am–5:00pm, Sundays and Mondays). The role focuses on individual, family, and group therapy, with collaboration across agencies and documentation duties.

Requirements include a master's degree, associate registration, valid driver’s license, and HIPAA knowledge. Two years of drug/alcohol counseling experience is preferred. Competitive hourly pay applies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Must obtain an associate registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling (preferred, not required).
• HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights familiarity.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with clients in treatment.
• Assesses and monitors clients’ behaviors during treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse.
• Works as a team member with other professionals.
• Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives.
• Participates in collaborative treatment with other agencies and reports.

Skills

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Stress management

Education

Master’s degree in social work / marriage and family therapy / professional counseling

Associate registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sacramento, CA 95829, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Masters Degree, Salary Range: $38.00 - $58.00 Hourly, Job Category: Clinical, Licensed Therapists or Associate Therapist opportunity. (please note: Licensed Therapists, LMFT, LCSW or LPCC, will also be considered. The list of essential functions reflects that of Associate Therapists)

Sierra Health and Wellness uses evidence-based methods to accomplish the restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.

Our inpatient facility houses 16 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Spacious and newly remodeled facility, located on 4 private acres of land.

Positions Available

Part -Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm Sunday and Monday (1 position as either an Associate Therapist or Licensed Therapist )

Essential Functions as an Associate Therapist

• Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients
• Assesses and monitors clients’ behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Works as a team member with other professionals
• Participates in evaluative and diagnostic staff conferences
• Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives
• Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies
• Prepares verbal, written, and statistical reports
• Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies and issues
• Operates a personal computer and other office equipment
• Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions
• May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities

Education and minimum qualification

• Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling
• Must obtain an associate registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling (preferred, not required)

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

https://www.sierrahealthwellnesscenters.com/

Hourly

• Associate Therapist: $38.00 - $45.00
• Licensed Therapist: $44.00 -$58.00

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending on many factors including business needs.

Qualifications: Required education and experience

• Must obtain and maintain a registration number regulated by a state board (ASW, AMFT, APC)
• Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling.
• Have at minimum one-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Preferred education and experience

• Two to three years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
• BA or MA degree in related field.