• Clinicians must be licensed in the state of California.
• Active associate number or BBS licensure is required for all Primary Therapists.
• Proof of certification or training for all Group Facilitators is required.
• At a minimum one year of experience in chemical dependency or dual diagnosis is required.
• The Primary Therapist must have knowledge of assessing suicidality and the possibility of danger to self or others.
• Group facilitators must have at least one year of experience conducting groups with MH/CD population.
• WPRC utilizes MFT and LCSW associates under the supervision of an appropriate Licensed Independent Practitioner.
• The Primary Therapist must have at least one year in an IOP or residential treatment or closely related experience.
• Must have an understanding of the therapeutic process, understand confidentiality laws, and have a strong knowledge of professional ethics.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership abilities, and be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude toward clients.
• The Primary Therapist must be available to attend all treatment planning meetings, all treatment and goal setting groups, in-service trainings, and general staff meetings if needed.
• The Primary Therapist must provide additional clinical support for other team members in their absence.
• Computer literacy is required. Ability to use computerized database system for client file management.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule should there be a necessity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completing the Biopsychosocial assessment within one day of admission (the parent and/or resident components**)
• Meeting with clients within twenty-four hours of admission to establish therapeutic rapport
• Completing the Comprehensive Treatment Plan and Integrated Treatment Summary within three days of admission
• Identifying weekly treatment goals and writing contracts specific to individual client needs
• Writing and facilitating the Discharge Summary
• Individual psychotherapy sessions, 3 times weekly for each client
• Conjoint family psychotherapy sessions at least once per week
• Facilitating professional groups as assigned
• Facilitating Multifamily and Alumni groups
• Interfacing with insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial certification and continuing stay certification as required
• Meeting with each client in individual sessions as clinically indicated, providing psychotherapeutic interventions to thoroughly educate each client to the CTP and its intent, target dates, and revisions
• Being appropriately accessible to family members
• Conjoint family therapy is scheduled at least once each week to address issues related to the resident’s family experience. The therapist ensures that each family member is fully educated to the CTP, its goals and methods and the resident’s discharge plan. It is key that the family know how to approach and implement all discharge recommendations.
• Facilitating group therapy, workshops, and educational groups as directed by the program schedule
• Assessing suicidality and the possibility of danger to self or others
• Charting each resident’s progress throughout the treatment experience
• Charting after each individual, group, and family session
• Educating each client as needed
• Beginning and ending groups in a timely fashion
• Creating a written plan for continuing care (DC plan) and discharge summary
• The Primary Therapist attends all treatment planning meetings, all treatment review and goals setting groups, in-service training’s, and general staff meetings and clinical retreats
• The Primary Therapist “oversees” the daily treatment experience of each of his/her clients
• The Primary Therapist may provide additional clinical support for other clinical team members in their absence
• The Primary Therapist may be required to travel to other facilities to attend trainings

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Salary: $20.00 to $22.00 /hour

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• chemical dependency: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Internship Compensation:

• Pay

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture