Primary Therapist (Adult Outpatient Program)

Lightfully Behavioral Health; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Continuing education opportunities

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A growing mental health treatment provider in California seeks a Primary Therapist for its Adult Outpatient Program. The role involves delivering clinical services, providing individual and group therapy sessions, and ensuring thorough documentation of care. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in a counseling-related field and a full clinical mental health license in California. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $93,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits that support professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing individual and group therapy sessions.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment planning.
• Ability to effectively manage case documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical services to clients with mental health disorders.
• Conduct individual and group therapy sessions tailored to client needs.
• Participate in treatment team meetings for continuity of care.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling-related field

Full clinical mental health license in California

Job description

Primary Therapist (Adult Outpatient Program)

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Lightfully Behavioral Health is a growing leader in mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and innovative, compassionate care focused on total wellness for those struggling with mental health conditions. Lightfully provides treatment on a full continuum of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual services. With current communities providing best‑in‑class care in Southern California markets, Lightfully is positioned for dynamic and high‑paced growth.

Welcome to a behavioral health services company unlike those that have come before it. One where leaders believe in the healing and nourishing quality of compassion both in treating clients and caring for our people. A safe place to bring your whole self to work and infuse a bit of your own magic into what you do every day. The Lightfully Shining Commitments reflect our commitment to these principles and encourages our staff to deliver exceptional performance through their authenticity, bravery, and grit. We believe that great things can happen when we create space for people to light fully.

Shift Schedule

Tues‑Sat. During the new hire phase of ~90 days, this individual will work a 5‑day per week schedule.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Operations (based on size of site), the Primary Therapist delivers clinical services to clients with mental health disorders and their families; provides appropriate documentation of services; provides case management; participates in training and supervision; collaborates with outreach and admissions teams; and provides milieu support. During the new hire phase of ~90 days, this individual will work a 5‑day per week schedule.

Major Responsibilities

• Upholds and maintains the Company, mission, and values (called the Lightfully “Shining Commitments”).
• Performs, interprets, and provides feedback to clients on various assessments relevant to mental health treatment.
• Provides individual therapy sessions for clients, utilizing appropriate interventions adapted to the needs of the client.
• Delivers group therapy sessions consistent with training and areas of expertise.
• Provides family therapy sessions to clients and their families utilizing evidence‑based family interventions specific to the needs of the client and the family.
• Conducts treatment planning utilizing Integrated ACT, positive psychology, and EFFT.
• Participates in weekly treatment team meetings and hotspot meetings.
• Collaborates and consults with members of the treatment team to provide continuity of care.
• Completes appropriate and thorough documentation within established time frames, including progress notes for individual and family sessions, weekly therapy assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Participates in self and peer audits of documentation to ensure compliance with licensure and accreditation standards.
• In collaboration with the case manager, communicates with outpatient team to provide updates on client progress and to provide continuity of care.
• In collaboration with the case manager, communicates with client’s family to provide education and provide updates on client progress.
• Provides appropriate updates to Utilization Review Specialists to manage client’s coverage for services; performs Peer to Peer reviews as needed.
• Receives supervision from leaders as required based on training and licensure.
• Provides supervision for staff as appropriate (e.g., Client Care Techs, interns).
• Attends weekly trainings and individual/group supervisions as assigned.
• Provides training and orientation to new staff.
• Maintains knowledge of mental health as it relates to mental health disorders through methods such as reviewing literature and research, consulting with clinical experts within the field, evaluating clinical practice and participating in professional development activities to improve care through new practices.
• Provides trainings and workshops in the community and for other providers based on areas of specialization and expertise.
• Speaks with potential admissions and their families as appropriate.
• Assists client care techs in providing observations for clients, managing milieu conflict, and supporting clients.
• Provides crisis stabilization for clients in the milieu who may become de‑escalated.
• Provides “check‑ins” with clients as needed based on the needs of the client and the appropriateness of the check‑in.
• Provides “on‑call” coverage during assigned times.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Specific Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

General Skills & Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling‑related field, required.
• Full clinical mental health license in the state of California, required.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $70,000–$93,000 annually.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• A supportive, mission‑driven culture that values authenticity, connection, and integrity