Associate Therapist - Mental Health & ED with Group Therapy

Discovery Behavioral Health; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on patient safety, milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, and conducting clinical assessments and therapy sessions.

Responsibilities include managing a 5-6 patient RTC caseload and 10-15 in OP, completing timely documentation, participating in treatment planning, discharge planning, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in a relevant field is required.
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions.
• Operates under supervision and is not fully licensed.
• Must possess a current driver's license and be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient safety, milieu interventions, and therapy sessions.
• Facilitates psychoeducational and process-oriented groups daily in RTC/OP levels.
• Manages admissions, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Maintains timely clinical documentation and communicates with care teams.
• Provides utilization reviews and coordinates with UR/Business for authorization.

Education

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on patient safety, milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, and conducting clinical assessments and therapy sessions.

Responsibilities include managing a 5-6 patient RTC caseload and 10-15 in OP, completing timely documentation, participating in treatment planning, discharge planning, and coordination with