We are not looking for job seekers. We want changemakers! Sierra Health and Wellness Centers use evidence-based methods to accomplish restoration of families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues.
Our inpatient facility houses 22 clients who receive specialized and personal care from our staff. Our historic, remodeled mansion is located in stunning Monterey, with ocean views.
Associate Therapist ASW/ AMFT/ APC
The Associate Therapist is responsible for treating, assessing, monitoring, and developing a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of clients while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency. The Associate Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing direct client care through weekly individual and group therapy, as well as responding to immediate clinical needs such as AMA prevention, crisis response, and milieu management. In addition, the Associate Therapist provides family therapy to clients who request this service and where clinically indicated. The Associate Therapist is a primary member and participant in weekly multidisciplinary treatment planning and works collaboratively with the certified SUD counselor to develop a comprehensive aftercare plan post-discharge. We are looking for a clinician who has a passion for serving clients throughout their substance use recovery journey and is able to effectively engage within a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits For Full-Time ASW/ AMFT/ APC:
- Competitive pay
- 2 units of formal clinical supervision with a licensed clinician each week
- Able to apply all worked clinical hours toward licensure
- 10 days paid vacation
- 10 holidays/ 3 sick days per year
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with NO monthly premium for employee
- 401K with a company match of up to 3%
- Employer paid accident & life Insurance
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs professional mental health and substance use disorder services with clients in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
- Provides individual, group, and family therapy services.
- Assesses and monitors client’s progress and behavior while in treatment.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning and aftercare planning.
- Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies.
- Responds to clinical emergencies and acute client needs.
- Records noteworthy events involving clinical services and client activities in the electronic medical record.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions
Education and minimum qualification:
- Must possess a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling
- Must obtain an associate registration number with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Two-year experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling (preferred, not required)
Sierra Health and Wellness Centers are a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines and other addictive substances.
Sierra Health and Wellness Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by the law, or patients’ decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.
Salary: $73,000-$97,760 per year
The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.
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