Per Diem Outpatient Therapist – Flexible Schedule, Group Facilitation

College Medical Center; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

College Medical Center PHP is seeking a Per Diem AMFT/ASW Therapist to run groups and provide minimal case management for the growing Outpatient PHP Program. The role requires licensure as MFT, Social Worker, or Psychologist, or an eligible intern/psych assistant number with the appropriate board.

Preferred candidates have 2 years of relevant clinical experience, strong group facilitation skills, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed MFT, Social Worker or Psychologist or have an intern number registered with the Board of Behavioral Services or a Psych. Assistant number registered with the Board of Psychology.
• Prefer 2 years of clinical experience working with seriously mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled and/or substance abuse clients.
• Knowledge and understanding of psychiatric diagnosis, terminology, and medical record charting basics.
• Good group facilitation skills and experience.
• Must have a BLS for Healthcare provider card. De-escalation training within 30 days of hire.
• Effectively facilitates group treatment modalities within scope of practice, as assigned by the Program
• Effectively conducts initial assessment of new patients and develops initial treatment plan.
• Develops master treatment plans, as prescribed by program policies and procedures, using data from all assessments and input from treatment team.
• Accurately enters progress notes within 24 hours of service or the next business day; progress notes are accurate, refers to problems identified on treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Run groups and provide some, but minimal Case Management services for the program.
• This is an opportunity for a Therapist to be part of a growing Outpatient PHP Program.

Skills

Licensed MFT

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Psychologist

Group facilitation

BLS for Healthcare Provider

De-escalation training

Initial assessment

Job description

College Medical Center PHP is seeking a Per Diem AMFT/ASW Therapist to run groups and provide minimal case management for the growing Outpatient PHP Program. The role requires licensure as MFT, Social Worker, or Psychologist, or an eligible intern/psych assistant number with the appropriate board.

Preferred candidates have 2 years of relevant clinical experience, strong group facilitation skills, and current BLS certification.