Mental Health Therapist

2 months ago


Los Angeles, United States Tarzana Treatment Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Title: Mental Health Therapist

Reports To: Program Supervisor and Clinical Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Join our dedicated team as a Full-Time MFT or ASW Intern, and embark on a profoundly rewarding career path that not only offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits but also provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth. This position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the lives of patients grappling with mental illness and frequently co-occurring substance use disorders.

As part of a DMH contracted mental health program, you will deliver a range of field-based services. Your role will include conducting diagnostic interviews and offering a variety of therapeutic services, including individual, and group psychotherapy. You’ll engage in clinical case management consultations, learn to effectively manage crisis and create treatment plans.

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience and deepen your clinical skills under the guidance of an experienced clinical supervisor. This position not only advances your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment but also positions you at the forefront of mental health care, making a lasting difference in the community we serve. Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but not required.

SALARY RANGE

$34.50 - $49.50 / per hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays (12)
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Competitive wages
  • Stability and career advancement
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
CATEGORIES OF DUTIESClinical Responsibilities
  1. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in conducting psychological evaluations of patients, which may include a clinical diagnostic interview and /or psychological.
  2. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in treatment and discharge planning.
  3. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in determining diagnoses and treatment recommendations based on knowledge and identification of signs and symptoms of psychological disorders.
  4. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing individual, couple/family, and group psychotherapy.
  5. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing crisis intervention services or counseling, psychological emergency interventions and assessments, including determining need for 5150 evaluations.
  6. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills in providing consultation/liaison services to multidisciplinary program staff pertaining to patients’ diagnoses, mental status, interventions and treatment planning, as well as communicating changes in patients’ mental status or psychological disposition.
  7. Shall be responsible for developing and demonstrating appropriate skills and knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements (i.e., suspected abuse; Tarasoff), professional boundaries and related issues.
  8. Provides timely, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record in accordance with JCAHO, State, County and Agency standards, to include individual sessions, group participation, crisis intervention, etc.
  9. Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist
    patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning
    issues.
  10. Provides mental health services in the field which may also include transporting patients
    to appointments, etc.
  11. Is available for Crisis Intervention services as assigned by supervisor.
Supervision/Training
  1. Shall be responsible for attending weekly group supervision meetings as requested.
  2. Shall be responsible for attending individual supervision sessions as scheduled with supervisors.
  3. Shall be responsible for attending weekly training seminars and other specific trainings as requested.
Administrative/Documentation
  1. Shall be responsible for maintaining proper documentation of training hours and obtaining supervisors signatures as required.
  2. Shall be responsible for proper documentation of clinical information obtained through provision of clinical services rendered, and for obtaining signature of supervisors on all documentation.
  3. Shall demonstrate ability to conceptualize cases and prioritize treatment needs as evidenced by clinical documentation.
  4. Shall perform such additional functions as specifically requested by the Coordinator of the Psychology Training Program to meet special facility patient needs, as necessary.
EDUCATION

Master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, and a registered Intern with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (in California).

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in providing substance abuse and/or mental health services, working with youth and/or families in a mental health setting, and prior experience with DMH documentation, although not mandatory, is preferred.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

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