Mental Health Therapist – Homeless Services
November 24, 2024
Evergreen Recovery
Join Our Team at Evergreen Recovery as a Therapist!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a supportive, growth-oriented environment? Evergreen Recovery, a new substance abuse treatment center in California, is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Therapist (AMFT / ACSW) to join our dynamic team.
Why Evergreen Recovery?
At Evergreen Recovery, we are committed to transforming lives through exceptional care and innovative therapy. Joining us means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values your professional growth and well-being as much as the clients we serve.
Position Title: Primary Therapist
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in psychology or field related degree
- Must, at a minimum, have the required Certification OR State License to practice in the State of California
- Must be physically and mentally able to assist in an emergency
- Must have the ability to monitor appropriate documentation
- Must have a TB screen, Health Screening, CPR/First Aid Certificate or be able to achieve if offered employment
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides direct client care of groups and individual sessions daily with assigned clients.
- Actively involve family, outside providers or other collaterals in treatment, pending consent. Must be in communication with relevant parties (parents, spouse etc.) regularly to keep them informed and respond to any questions in a timely fashion.
- Ensures progress notes are completed in the EHR the same day as the delivery of service so the electronic chart is always current.
- Arranges for appropriate levels of services for all clients, to include psychological, medical, psychiatric, vocational, housing, legal, case management needs, and suitable leisure and recreational activities. Assures and documents that excellent coordination of care is occurring.
- Monitor client attendance. Clients must attend all services (unless in detox status or clinically cleared).
- Ensure that clients are following the daily schedule and sessions start/end promptly.
- Provide clinical approval for any client pass requests and visitor pass requests for assigned clients.
- Address and resolve any behavioral issues with clients immediately (document outcome)
- Address any client concerns and/or grievances from family members, referral party or outside providers on case immediately. Notify CEO of complaints and follow up action.
- Ensures appropriate discharge planning is coordinated and documented. Client must be given a copy of DC plan or recommendation along with community resources.
- Must be available for crisis management and clinical emergencies.
- Ensures delivery of high-end clinical hospitality and customer service to each client
- Responds in a timely manner to calls and emails from upper management. Keeps Clinical Director informed on clinical updates, insurance auth status, concerns and emergencies.
- Provides excellent clinical leadership and support to the team
- Maintains a positive, warm and therapeutic attitude and disposition
- Supports line of authority and organizational chart.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
What We Offer:
- A supportive team environment that values your contributions.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Competitive pay.
- The chance to be part of a new, innovative treatment center where your ideas and input are valued.
Ready to inspire hope and transform lives? Apply today and help us create a brighter tomorrow at Evergreen Recovery.