Position Summary

Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and crisis intervention for clients.

We are hiring two part-time therapists to run groups and conduct individual therapy during our evening IOP program. Hours of programming will be 5-8 pm Monday through Thursday. We are looking to hire one licensed therapist and one unlicensed therapist. Supervision will be provided if you are not licensed. Each therapist will have 8-9 clients on their caseload that they see weekly. Each therapist will run 3-4 groups, on average, per week.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencies

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Individualized Treatment Planning and Service Delivery: Oversees all aspects of care for clients on assigned caseload including assessment, treatment planning, individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, family and referent contact, discharge planning and coordination, and all required documentation.
• Group Facilitation: Facilitates both process and didactic style groups for clients. May be assigned to facilitate select groups for company clients as well.
• Family Interaction: Contacts family with clinical updates (with proper consent) on agreed upon cadence.
• Provides clinically informed communication to enhance family’s understanding and support of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment, progress, and continuing care recommendations. Conducts family sessions where indicated. Provides referrals for families as needed to community support services and resources.
• Coordination: Participates in staff conferences to select, implement, and evaluate treatment planning and progress.
• Works across departments where needed to ensure a smooth course of care for clients.
• Referent Communication: provides updates to referents for all clients on assigned caseload.
• Compliance: Charts all treatments and progress in accordance with Joint Commission, state, and internal regulations and procedures.
• Schedule: Requires after hours and weekend work and assigned holidays as needed for adequate client care
• Treatment Model: Must have understanding of the medical disease model of addiction, dual diagnosis treatment, and the 12 step recovery process
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in the use of psychosocial assessment and psychotherapeutic methods and measures in a hospital, clinic or agency. Dual Diagnosis experience and 12-step knowledge is preferred. Significant experience with chronic disorders preferred. Previous clinical responsibility to include crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required as well as knowledge of social service agencies, state regulations, professional board standards as related to client treatment, patient rights, and client/patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices and techniques of mental health and drug and alcohol intervention.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to submit a Health Screening Report (DHCS 5077 - Residential Facilities)
• Must have a negative Tuberculosis test result

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

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

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oceanside, CA 92056 (Required)

Work Location: In person