Program Therapist

Discovery Behavioral Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Irvine, CA is seeking a Program Therapist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary treatment team delivering care in line with our clinical model. You will support patient safety, lead therapy and psychoeducational groups, and manage care coordination across levels of care.

You will conduct assessments, document thoroughly, participate in treatment planning, and coordinate discharge and referrals for continuity of care with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field is required.
• Active state license is required.
• Two years of mental health experience preferred.
• One year of eating disorders experience preferred.
• Current driver's license and good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team following the Center for Discovery model.
• Ensure patient safety and conduct therapy and psychoeducational groups.
• Complete timely clinical documentation and treatment planning.
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for continuity of care.
• Assist with crisis management and on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field

Active state license

Two years of mental health experience

One year of eating disorder experience

Driver’s license

Job description

Center for Discovery

At Discovery, we offer career opportunities nationwide in residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Discovery is currently seeking Program Directors, Primary Therapists, Facility Managers, Counselors/Mental Health Specialists, Dietitians, Diet Techs, and Nurses. Discovery is specifically seeking individuals who consistently strive to provide exemplary care and are passionate about transforming the lives of others.

If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in the behavioral health field, the first step is to look for Open job positions that match your skills, qualifications and interest. Each posting includes a description and minimum required qualifications.

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Position Summary

The Program Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures 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, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.
• Understands role in providing expeditious access to care for individuals seeking services.
• 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.
  • RTC: two individual sessions and one family/support system session
  • PHP: one individual session and one family/support system session
  • IOP: one therapeutic session – individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated
• Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.
• Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.
• Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.
• Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
• Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
• May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence.
• Communicates with the Utilization Review Department and Business Department regarding authorization and payment.
• Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
• Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
• Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
• Facilitates patient transfers to higher level of care, as needed.
• Actively participates in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed.
• Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
• Completes other tasks, as requested or assigned.
• RTC Only: Provides on-call support to facility at least 1x per month and returns all program phone calls within 20 minutes, while on call. Communicates appropriately with On Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues, while on call.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
• Holds active state license
• Two years of experience working in the mental health field, preferred
• One year of experience working with eating disorders, preferred
• Must possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing

Employment Status: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F 11am-7pm

Work Location: Onsite- Irvine, CA

Compensation: Associate Therapist: $70,304-$75,000

Program Therapist: $75,000-$82,000

Senior Therapist: $80,000-$90,000

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.