Primary Therapist

URP CALIFORNIA LLC; Beaumont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

URP CALIFORNIA LLC is seeking a licensed clinical professional to oversee a comprehensive addiction treatment caseload. Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and delivering individual, group, and family sessions in a supportive team environment.

The role emphasizes adherence to ASAM Criteria, strong documentation, and coordination with medical staff to ensure continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning for clients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a licensable clinical field as required.
• Valid California license or registered intern status.
• Minimum two years' psychosocial assessment and psychotherapy experience.
• LPCC/LMFT/LCSW/CADC or related addictions certification preferred.
• APCC required.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling.
• Facilitate family sessions and coordinate with referents and community resources.
• Document services in progress notes clearly and timely.
• Discharge planning and collaboration with medical staff.
• Maintain ASAM Criteria adherence in all treatment activities.

Skills

ASAM Criteria

Crisis Intervention

Group Counseling

Documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, counseling, or related clinical field

CA license or registered intern in CSW/LMFT/LPCC/PSY

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Oversees all aspects of care for clients on assigned caseload including assessments, Treatment planning, Individual counseling, Group counseling, Crisis intervention, family and referent contact, discharge planning and coordination, and all required documentation.
• Facilitates both process and didactic style groups for clients.
• Complete Biopsychosocial assessment and all pertinent assessment in a timely manner.
• Contacts family with clinical updates (with proper consent) on agreed upon cadence. Provides clinically informed communication to enhance family’s understanding and support of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment, progress, and continuing care recommendations. Conducts family sessions where indicated. Provides referrals for families as needed to community support services and resources.
• Provide and documents pertinent client information based on evaluation, and group and individual session interactions, to assist in the client treatment process.
• Knowledge of American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
• Document provided services in progress notes in a clear, concise, timely manner.
• Document client progress/regression according to established policies and procedures.
• Attend daily staffing meetings.
• Facilitate team interaction for discharge planning for respective clients.
• Participate as a team member in all treatment team meetings and provides input regarding patients’ needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with the medical staff to provide treatment services.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Respond positively to changing situations in the work setting.
• Work as a team member, demonstrating maturity under stress and objectivity.
• Perform in a professional manner and role models a positive image of mental health.
• Reports abuse of client’s rights immediately.
• Knowledge of procedure, and knowledge of team member’s responsibilities in Involuntary hospitalization situations.
• Participate in Performance Improvement monitoring and evaluating activities.
• Act decisively and effectively in managing staff, patients, and other employees during emergency.
• Perform other capacities as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, or a related licensable clinical degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Valid license or registered intern status in Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or Psychology in the State of California
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency.
• Preferred LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, CADC, or any related Addictions Professional Certification.
• APCC required
• Significant experience with chronic disorders preferred. Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy.
• Clear understanding of the ASAM Criteria
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required as well as knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, professional board standards as related to client treatment, client rights, and client/patient confidentiality.
• Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs.
• Adheres to the Association for Ambulatory Behavioral Healthcare Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of State guidelines.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal & Written Communication Skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws.
• Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
• Knowledge of current utilized technology

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Job Type:

Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person