Clinical - MH Therapist

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program in California is seeking a licensed therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide individual, family, and group therapy, support milieu interventions, ensure patient safety, and contribute to treatment planning.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 11 AM–7 PM. Full-time role with pay range $85,000–$95,000 annually. Requires a Master’s or Doctorate and state licensure to practice therapy.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field.
• State license to conduct therapeutic interventions required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Carries a caseload of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients.
• Assess patients for suicidality and safety risks.
• Facilitates therapy groups and family sessions as part of the treatment plan.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance for authorizations and ongoing care.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Job description

Discovery Mood & Anxiety

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Position Summary:

The Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
• Carries a case load of 5-6 patients in RTC and 10-15 in OP.
• Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
• 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 aligned with the patients’ level of care.
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily in RTC and 2-4 times daily in OP.
• Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
• Is appropriately accessible to family members or loved ones. Returning all calls and emails within 2 hours during business hours of operations and 24-48 hours all other times.
• Assess patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
• May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
• Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
• Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
• Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
• Ensures discharge appointments is confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
• Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
• Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
• Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
• Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
• Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.
• RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Employment Status:

Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM

Compensation: Pay Range:

$85,000-$95,000 annually

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.