Therapist II — Outpatient & IOP Specialist

Odyssey Behavioral Group; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Continuing education & certification

Health plan options

Dental & vision plans

EAP emotional well-being support

Life & ADD insurance

Job summary

Clearview Outpatient, part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network, is seeking an Associate Therapist II to provide individual, family, and group therapy within an Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization setting in Ontario, CA. This role collaborates with clinical teams to coordinate care and deliver evidence-based treatment.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in a related field, a provisional CA license, and at least two years of mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology.
• Holds a provisional clinical license, in good standing, within the state of California.
• Requires minimum of 2 years’ of experience working with clients with a primary mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates group, family and individual therapy sessions in accordance with the clinical program schedule.
• Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports in compliance with state, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines.
• Completes all necessary documentation within prescribed format and timelines.
• Ensures documentation reflects ongoing assessments of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors.
• Facilitates specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises and/or co-leads groups with clinical interns, when appropriate.
• Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients.
• Maintains therapeutic relationships with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
• Sets limits and holds boundaries in a kind and firm manner.
• Conducts effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation involving other team members, as needed.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge.
• Attends clinical, consultation, and operations meetings; serves as a clinical advocate for assigned cases.
• Communicates client progress with the referral sources, families, parents and/or guardians, as appropriate.
• Addresses clients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in a welcoming and respectful manner.
• Responds to clients and families with empathy and positive professional skills.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling or psychology

Job description

Clearview Outpatient, part of Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare Network, is seeking an Associate Therapist II to provide individual, family, and group therapy within an Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization setting in Ontario, CA. This role collaborates with clinical teams to coordinate care and deliver evidence-based treatment.

The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in a related field, a provisional CA license, and at least two years of mental health experience.