Program Therapist AMFT or ACSW Outpatient Program

College Medical Center; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a full-time AMFT/ASW Therapist for our outpatient PHP program. The therapist will run groups and provide some case management services within a growing program.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, treatment planning, progress notes within 24 hours, and discharge summaries. Applicants must hold an MFT, LCSW, or Psychologist license, or have an intern number with the Board of Behavioral Services or a Psych Assistant number.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed MFT, LCSW, or Psychologist or have 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 with seriously mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or substance abuse clients.
• Knowledge 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.
• Facilitates group treatment modalities within scope of practice as assigned by the Program.
• Conducts initial assessment of new patients and develops initial treatment plan.
• Develops master treatment plans as prescribed by program policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Run groups and provide some, but minimal Case Management services for the program.
• 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; notes refer to problems identified on the treatment plan.
• Completes discharge summaries for all assigned patients in a timely manner as prescribed.
• Assesses the needs of adult patients (18+), intervenes to facilitate movement to the next stage.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management basics

Psychiatric diagnosis knowledge

Medical record charting basics

De-escalation training

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Education

Licensed MFT

Licensed Social Worker (MSW/LCSW)

Licensed Psychologist

Intern number registered with BBS / Psych Assistant number

Job description

College Medical Center PHP is proud to be part of College Hospitals and is expanding rapidly. We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer services delivered with a sense of warmth friendliness and organizational pride. Become part of a team that provides a respectful environment, flexibility, a tight knit group and autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary

CMC PHP is looking for a full-time AMFT/ASW Therapist. The AMFT/ASW Therapist will 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.

Job Requirements

• Must be a 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. Documents incidents or unusual occurrences at the time it happens.
• Completes discharge summaries for all assigned patients in a timely manner as prescribed
• Effectively demonstrates competency working with the age specific needs of adult patients, ages 18+, and completes Psychosocial assessments conforming to the guidelines set forth in the Procedures for Psychosocial Assessment.
• Assesses the needs of adult patients, ages 18+ and intervenes to facilitate movement to next stage.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHLB/Glendora Hospital roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CHLB/Glendora Hospital in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

EEO Statement

All College Medical Center subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. College Medical Center subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.