Behavioral Health Therapist: Impactful IOP & Growth

Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa, California is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist (ASW, AMFT, APCC) to join the IOP program. You will provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to adult psychiatric patients and their families within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention, and coordination of discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a recognized mental health field; licensure eligibility.
• Experience in outpatient or inpatient setting preferred.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to billing/documentation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Complete psycho-social assessments and document patient history.
• Attend regular treatment team meetings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure compliance with policies, including third-party notifications and required reporting.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master’s degree in social work, MFT, psychology, or equivalent

Licensed eligible

Registration/licensure with BBS or Board of Psychology

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

Alvarado Parkway Institute in La Mesa, California is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist (ASW, AMFT, APCC) to join the IOP program. You will provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to adult psychiatric patients and their families within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes treatment planning, psycho-social assessments, crisis intervention, and coordination of discharge planning.