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Job Overview
Position: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Location: Storyline MH – San Juan Capistrano, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Pay: $75.00 – $85.00 an hour (DOE)
About the Role
Storyline MH, a 6-bed primary mental health residential treatment center, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated LMFT or LCSW to join our clinical team. The clinician will provide individual, group, and family therapy to adult clients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide weekly individual therapy sessions for assigned clients
- Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on recovery, coping, and life skills
- Conduct family therapy sessions and provide psychoeducation
- Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings with clinical/nursing staff
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in EMR (Kipu)
- Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and client advocacy
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and best practice standards
Requirements
- Current, active California LMFT or LCSW license (required)
- Minimum 1 year experience in a mental health and/or dual diagnosis treatment setting (required)
- Experience in residential or higher levels of care preferred
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and treatment planning skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Must pass a CDSS Live Scan background clearance in a timely fashion
- Current TB test (required)
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (required)
Why Join Us?
At Storyline MH, we are dedicated to client-centered care, professional collaboration, and staff growth. You’ll be part of a supportive team helping clients achieve long-term recovery and stability.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
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