Therapist- Licensed

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 76,263 - 101,997; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health in Monterey, California is seeking a licensed Therapist to provide vital clinical services including psychotherapy and crisis management. Applicants must have at least 2 years of post-graduate therapy experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling. Additionally, candidates must be licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and hold BLS certification. This regular position offers a pay range of $55.36 to $74.04 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate experience in therapy.
• Licensed with California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide group psychotherapy and individual therapy.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Group psychotherapy

Individual psychotherapy

Crisis management

Clinical evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Job description

Job Description

Therapists report to the Assistant Director of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and are responsible for providing the following clinical services (dependent on Outpatient BHS clinic needs):

• Group psychotherapy as part of outpatient services, partial hospitalization programming (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP) in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment
• Individual psychotherapy
• Family psychotherapy
• Therapy referral management (triage)
• Crisis management
• Clinical evaluation
• Diagnostic assessment
• Treatment planning

In addition, therapists provide mental health education to patients and, as appropriate, to the community and other professionals. The Medical Director, Lead Therapist and other clinic providers will also furnish clinical and quality care-related feedback.

Important dimensions of this position include commitment to continuous learning, innovation, professionalism and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, curiosity, focus on safety and a commitment to quality are essential attributes for this position.

Therapists are responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation in connection with the services they provide. This includes documentation of clinical interactions and treatment-related patient information in the electronic health record. Therapists are also expected to correspond with outside agencies/providers as it pertains to the coordination of patient care.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years of post‑graduate experience in therapy with individuals, couples, and/or groups.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.

Licensure / Certifications

Candidate is licensed and maintains registration with The California Board of Behavioral Sciences as one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. Training in an evidence‑based practice is preferred (i.e., CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR). Will complete mandatory 72-Hour Involuntary Holds Authorization course training by Monterey County to obtain certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Position Type

Regular

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$55.36 to $74.04

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $4.03
Hourly Night Shift Differential: $6.05