Therapist 1

Serenity Knolls Treatment Center; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Serenity Knolls seeks an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or MMFT to join our dedicated clinical team in Forest Knolls, CA. This full-time, in-person role serves adults in a 42-bed residential setting, delivering individual, group and family therapy within a 12-step based program.

You will diagnose and treat emotional disorders, develop discharge plans, maintain records, collaborate with staff, and participate in treatment team meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field

One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population

Job description

Serenity Knolls, located in the San Geronimo Valley just 10 minutes west of Fairfax, is currently seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Master of Mariage and Family Therapy (MMFT), to join our dedicated team of therapists.

Our facility has a capacity of 42 beds and serves individuals aged 18 and older, including 6 beds designated for detox. As a 12-step based, social model residential treatment center, Serenity Knolls combines traditional social models of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and evidence-based practices. We invite qualified candidates to apply today.

Purpose Statement

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

Compensation for roles at Serenity Knolls varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience.As required by local law, Serenity Knolls provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Rate of pay: $32-$40 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability To Commute

• Forest Knolls, CA 94933 (Preferred)

Ability To Relocate

• Forest Knolls, CA 94933: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Essential Functions

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years' experience working with comparable patient population required.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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