Primary Therapist

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health in California seeks a licensed or associate therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services for teens. You will deliver individual and family therapy, facilitate weekly groups, and complete thorough clinical documentation in alignment with program standards.

Participation in on-call rotations, discharge planning, and collaboration with the Treatment Team are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience in individual, family, and group therapy
• Ability to document clinical work in medical records and adhere to timelines
• Coordinate with Program Director and Treatment Team for discharge planning and care continuity

Responsibilities

• Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment
• Provide individual and family therapy to clients at a weekly frequency
• Facilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes in the medical record
• Orient new clients and caregivers to treatment and program structure
• Facilitate Biopsychosocial and Risk Assessments at admission
• Create treatment plans, monitor progress, and adjust as needed
• Complete all clinical documentation within required timelines
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide phone-based support for crises
• Communicate medical necessity to Utilization Review for insurance coverage
• Support discharge planning and after-care arrangements
• Coordinate discharge dates with Program Director
• Assess client belongings for safety and clinical suitability
• Identify interventions and communicate to Treatment Team
• Update safety plans per Risk Assessment Policy
• Provide clinical updates at Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings
• Attend trainings and fulfill mandated reporting
• Ensure Outcomes Program assessments are completed on time
• Interpret data for differential diagnosis and treatment planning
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director

Skills

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Group facilitation

Treatment planning

Clinical documentation

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Team communication

On-call support

Education

Associate (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) or licensed (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California

Job description

Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies.

Requirements

• Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment
• Provide individual and family therapy to each client at a weekly frequency commensurate with the current level of care
• Facilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes in the medical record
• Orient new clients and their caregivers to treatment and the program structure
• Facilitate Biopsychosocial Assessments and Risk Assessments for clients upon admission
• Create comprehensive treatment plans for clients, monitor progress and adjust, as needed
• Complete all clinical documentation (Initial and Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, Progress Notes, Discharge Summaries, etc.) within required timelines and in line with Evolve, licensing, and accreditation standards
• Participate in the clinical on-call rotation and provide phone-based support to on-site staff; assist with managing after-hours crises and emergencies via phone
• Communicate medical necessity for clients to the Utilization Review team to ensure adequate insurance coverage is obtained
• Support clients and their families with discharge preparation, including after-care and living arrangement planning and Home Contract creation
• Coordinate with Program Director and select clinically appropriate discharge dates for clients
• Assess client belongings for clinical and safety-related appropriateness in a timely manner
• Identify clinically appropriate interventions for clients and communicate them to the Treatment Team, as needed
• Assess client risk throughout treatment and update behavioral interventions and safety plans, as needed per the Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure
• Provide clinical updates on clients during Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings to ensure team coordination regarding client care
• Attend all trainings as assigned by Program Director
• Fulfill mandated reporting requirements as needed and with guidance from the Program Director
• Ensure that Outcomes Program assessments are completed at the required timepoints
• Interpret Outcomes Program data and integrate it into differential diagnosis and treatment planning
• Other duties, as assigned by the Program Director

Requirements

• Associate (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) or licensed (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California
• Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes

Salary: Unlicensed $80k - $85k Licensed $90k - $95k

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