We are a fast pace rapidly growing Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse services company, an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. We believe in striving for excellence and are looking for the right team member to fill our open MFTI or Counseling Intern position. Our company separates itself from most rehab centers by being comprehensively integrated (we offer all five levels of care, detox, rehab, PHP, IOP and outpatient with our won toxicology lab) and by offering long-term extended care, by recommending a year or longer of inpatient programming.

This is a Full-Time Hourly Position and a great opportunity for a MFT Intern or Counseling Intern, wanting supervision hours that will be paid for by our company!

OVERALL FUNCTION:

As a Mental Health Therapist or Counselor, in the Huntington Beach area, you will provide individual, group, and/or family therapy. Primarily to adults with psychiatric and affective disorders, services are provided in our main office or at our residential centers.
Experience in Trauma Crisis, EMDR or DBT, and CASE MANAGEMENT is a plus.

Under the general administrative supervision of the Clinical Psychologist the following represents the essential duties:

1. Conduct intake sessions and complete all required intake and assessment paperwork
2. Conduct individual, conjoint, and family sessions. Maintain caseload.
3. Conduct group sessions
4. Collaborate with collateral contacts including family, school personnel, referral sources,
residential team, as needed
5.Manage client charts and complete all documentation of work with clients, including
electronic paperwork to Progress Notes, on Office Allied System, ect. Must be timely, accurate
and comply with DMH standards, as well as agency standard and procedures
6. Case management activities could include telephone calls, advocacy work for clients as well
as other community outreach activities
7. Actively participate in the treatment planning of clients utilizing treatment team meetings,
supervision and available resources to help determine the best treatment modality for each
respective client
8. Outreach to the community for recruitment of new clients and education/promotion of mental
health services
9. Participate in agency meetings, as well as assigned external meetings
10. Attend and participate in mandatory training and in-services as required.
Performs other related tasks and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by program

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess interest in social work, psychology or other equiv. license or intern.

Must desire active registration with the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners (BBSE) or Counseling Organization

Must be comfortable providing client centered services in a traditional outpatient setting.

Computer literacy a must. Experience with electronic records desirable (KIPU preferred, but not necessary)

Experience with DMH policies and/or procedures. Must have knowledge of DMH services, documentation and billing process

Ability to manage time, deadlines, and be flexible in duties

Must pass criminal background check, reference check, physical, a recentTB test, First Aid/CPR certification in order to be employed.

Apply confidentially via email, please include a cover letter and resume stating why you are a match for this position. If you would like you may also e-mail a video yourself that states why you are a good fit for this position. You MUST ALSO SUBMIT YOUR HOURLY WAGE REQUIREMENTS in order to be considered for this position.