Onsite Associate Therapist – Temecula, Team-Based Care

Discovery Behavioral Health; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Temecula, CA seeks an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment per the Clinical Model. You will lead psychoeducational groups, conduct assessments, and deliver individual/family sessions while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care on-site.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate, state therapy requirements, and CPR/First Aid, CPI, ServSafe certifications within 90 days, with on-call duties for RTC as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required.
• Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions, 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 aligned with the patients' level of care.
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times daily.
• Sits with meals/snacks at least once per week.
• Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies for authorization as needed
• Assesses patients for suicidality and danger to self or others
• May provide additional clinical support for other team members
• Discharges planning on day of admission and discharge session with patient
• Communicates with referral sources for continuity of care
• Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care as needed
• Active participation in clinical outreach and program tours
• Manages crises in sessions and milieu
• Supports milieu staff in interactions with patients and families
• RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month

Skills

Clinical communication

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's or Doctorate in related field

State requirements to conduct therapy

CPR/First Aid/AED certified within 90 days

ServSafe certification within 90 days

CPI certification within 90 days

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Temecula, CA seeks an Associate Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment per the Clinical Model. You will lead psychoeducational groups, conduct assessments, and deliver individual/family sessions while ensuring patient safety and high-quality care on-site.

The role requires a Master’s or Doctorate, state therapy requirements, and CPR/First Aid, CPI, ServSafe certifications within 90 days, with on-call duties for RTC as needed.