Therapist

balancetreatment; Visalia (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30-hour week

Evening shifts

Hybrid work option

Supervision/consultation time

Paid time off

Job summary

Balance Treatment Center in California seeks a full-time therapist to join our Intensive Outpatient Programs. You will work 30 hours weekly with adults, adolescents, and families, primarily in group formats, and some individual/family sessions.

Evening shifts until 7pm are required; shifts include 9:30-4, 11:00-5:30, and 12:30-7:00. Experience with group work and evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Multi-Family Psychoeducation, Art/Mindfulness) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed therapist with LMFT/LCSW/LPCC/PhD/AMFT/ACSW or related clinical qualifications.
• Experience with group work, adolescents and evidence-based approaches preferred.
• DBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness or other evidence-based practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain well-being of clients and integrity of the program.
• Provide effective family, group and individual psychotherapy.
• Maintain knowledge of mental health, dual diagnosis, CBT, DBT, and family systems.
• Conduct assessments at admission and as needed.
• Provide diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on client history and symptoms.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Consult with agency staff and other professionals.
• Maintain documentation in timely manner; complete discharge planning as required.

Skills

Group psychotherapy

CBT

DBT

Family therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

LMFT/LPCC/LSCS or PhD

Job description

ABOUT US

Balance Treatment Programs are leading the way in comprehensive mental health care. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and their families by addressing the issues that are preventing growth. We strive to ensure our programs remain responsive to the demands of the nation‑wide challenges in mental health care. Our programs provide an intensive evidence‑based approach to treatment. We are dedicated to maintaining the utmost level of integrity in our programs. We are licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission. We value a strong and passionate team, able to share their diverse contributions. We support an environment for growth that is inspiring, warm, collaborative, ethical and professional.

BENEFITS

We are a strongly connected staff committed to each other's well‑being, as well as a comprehensive approach to the care of our clients. Our leadership team is lead by employee feedback and committed to employee retention and career growth. We believe in creating sustainable employment that prioritizes work‑life balance.

• Competitive benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance)
• 30 hour work week (6 hour days, no weekends, no on‑call)
• 50 % productivity (average of 15 clinical hours per week)
• 401K with employer match up to 4 % for all employees
• Paid holidays, paid sick days and accrued vacation time provides 5+ weeks of paid time off annually, including a full paid week off during December
• Quarterly Bonus program
• Quarter by Quarter raises ($0.25 raise every quarter)
• Flexible work schedule with some hybrid work from home time if desired
• IOP staff are fully covered employees (not contracted)
• 3‑5 hours of supervision and consultation during paid work week for all clinicians from an LMFT
• Documentation time included for each work day

POSITION

We are currently seeking a full‑time therapist to work a 30‑hour week in our Intensive Outpatient Programs. Our Therapists will be working with adults, adolescents, and families, primarily in groups, with some individual and family work. Experience with group work, adolescents and evidence based approaches is preferred. Group modalities currently include CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Process, Multi‑Family Psychoeducation and Experiential Therapies (Art, Mindfulness, Meditation). Evening work required 1 days per week until 7pm; we have 3 shifts 9:30‑4, 11:00‑5:30, and 12:30‑7:00pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the well‑being of clients and the integrity of the program.
• Provide effective family, group and individual psychotherapy.
• Maintain knowledge of mental health, dual diagnosis, CBT, DBT, and family systems approach.
• Conduct assessments of clients at admission and as needed.
• Provide appropriate diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on a review of the client’s history, signs, and symptoms.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Consult with agency staff, caregivers and other professionals.
• Maintain all documentation in appropriate and timely manner as required.
• Provide appropriate discharge planning for clients as required.
• Maintain knowledge of and act in accordance with Balance Treatment Center mission and philosophy.
• Participate in treatment planning.
• Provide utilization reviews as required.
• Attend in‑service training and educational workshops.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain knowledge of and act in accordance with current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues.
• Demonstrate respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, AMFT, ACSW, APCC or related clinical qualifications
• Associates encouraged to apply, please note we only have a LMFT supervisor at this time, we cannot provide PsyD supervision or LCSW supervision.
• Prior training in DBT, ACT, EMDR, Mindfulness or other evidence‑based practices is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Must be customer‑service driven.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a fair and inclusive work place.

Competitive benefits program and strong potential for growth.

We strive to provide our group a chance to learn, a chance to teach, a chance to listen, a chance to serve, a chance to work for and to witness victories.