Behavioral Health Treatment Center is currently looking for Associate Therapists for its Mental Health Treatment Center in Sherman Oaks!

• Full Time
• Tues – Sat or Sun – Thurs

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for individual, group and family counseling sessions.
• Conducts client psychosocial assessment, develops and monitors the implementation of individualized treatment plans, carries out client intake process, and is available to solve any pertinent issues.
• Collaborates with treatment team comprised of clinical staff, including the clinical director, program director and counselors.
• Identify patients’ negative behaviors by asking personal questions and monitoring their actions.
• Responsible for assisting residents to live more effectively with their addictions by identifying harmful behaviors and overcoming urges.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient care through charting and documenting resident progress and provide service referrals when needed.
• Review patient analysis, random drug tests, and facilitate therapy sessions.
• Maintain professional relationships with the staff, clients, families and visitors
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from accredited social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology program.
• Registration with State of California Board of Behavioral Health as an active intern or licensed therapist with number.
• Experience working with mental health in a mental health treatment center preferred
• Able to maintain a professional manner with staff, clients, and visitors.
• Able to work in a fast paced setting, under pressure, and maintain open, and proper communication.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization.
• Ability to relate harmoniously with staff and clients of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Experience in providing direct services to individuals, families and groups.
• Good Computer skills. Ability to navigate an Electronic Health Records System. Kipu experience a plus.
• Demonstrate professionalism, and strong boundaries with the clients.

Hiring Requirements:

• Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
• For the mental health and eating disorder programs additional requirements include receiving DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is required.

• Subject to the new state vaccine mandate for all healthcare workers as of September 30th, 2021.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Approximately how many hours do you have towards your license?
• Which of the following populations do you have experience with: Substance Abuse, Mental Health, or Eating Disorders?
• How many years of Substance Use, Mental Health, or Eating Disorder Treatment Center experience do you have with the adult population?
• Do you specialize in any particular aspect of Therapy such as Trauma, EMDR, DBT?
• How many years of Group Facilitation experience do you have?
• How many years of Case Management experience do you have?
• Are you willing to submit to a DOJ Fingerprint Background Check and Drug Screen?
• This position is located in Sherman Oaks, please confirm you are able to commute.
• What is your email address?
• Can you commute to Malibu?

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• Therapist: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• AMFT, APCC, ACSW (Preferred)
• # with the BBS? (Preferred)

Work Location: One location