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About Us Golden Coast Rehab is proud to offer an adult mental health program in La Mesa providing Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services for Medi-Cal members in San Diego County. We are small on purpose. Our census is intentionally kept below 10 members, allowing our clinicians to build meaningful relationships with the people they treat and provide individualized, high-quality care. You'll work closely with our Clinical Director (LMFT), psychiatrist, and clinical team in a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact. We are building a modern, technology-forward clinical environment and value clinicians who are comfortable using digital tools to improve efficiency, documentation, and patient care. The Role We're looking for a part-time therapist to join our clinical team for approximately 20 hours per week. This position is ideal for a clinician who enjoys conducting assessments, facilitating therapy groups, and providing direct patient care without managing an overwhelming caseload. You'll play an important role in completing pre-admission assessments, leading PHP/IOP groups, supporting individualized treatment planning, and ensuring clinical documentation meets quality and compliance standards. We're especially interested in clinicians who are organized, tech-savvy, adaptable, and comfortable learning new systems. You don't need experience with our specific software. We value people who embrace technology and are excited to work in an efficient, collaborative clinical environment. What You'll Do Conduct pre-admission screenings and comprehensive clinical assessments Facilitate PHP and IOP therapy groups for adults Provide individual therapy as needed and maintain a small caseload Develop and update individualized treatment plans Complete timely, accurate progress notes and clinical documentation Review clinical charts for completeness, quality, and compliance Identify and help resolve documentation deficiencies Participate in treatment-team meetings and care coordination Collaborate with our Clinical Director, psychiatrist, and other clinical staff Support utilization review and authorization documentation as needed Maintain documentation consistent with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, and San Diego County requirements Assist with crisis assessment, safety planning, and appropriate escalation when necessary Qualifications Active California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC license, or current BBS registration as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC with appropriate supervision Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or a related behavioral health field Experience providing mental health services to adults Comfortable facilitating therapy groups and conducting clinical assessments Tech-forward and comfortable learning new software, electronic health records, and digital clinical workflows Strong clinical documentation, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work on-site in La Mesa during weekday program hours Nice to Have Experience in PHP, IOP, community mental health, or other behavioral health programs Familiarity with Medi-Cal, CalAIM, or County behavioral health documentation requirements Previous experience with chart review, documentation quality assurance, or clinical compliance Interest in using technology to improve documentation efficiency, clinical workflows, and patient care Already credentialed within the San Diego County System of Care Bilingual in Spanish Schedule Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week Monday through Friday, with a flexible weekday schedule based on program needs Daytime hours, generally between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM No nights or weekends On-site in La Mesa, CA Pay & Benefits $37-$45 per hour , depending on licensure and experience, with licensed clinicians generally at the top of the range Free weekly BBS clinical supervision with our LMFT for registered associates, with eligible hours counting toward licensure Paid sick leave in accordance with California law Small caseload and small therapy groups, allowing you to focus on meaningful clinical work Collaborative environment with direct access to clinical leadership Modern, technology-forward clinical workflows Opportunity to help shape the clinical processes and culture of a growing program Meaningful work serving an underserved adult population How to Apply Apply through Indeed with your resume. We'd love to hear about your experience conducting clinical assessments, facilitating therapy groups, and using technology to make clinical work more efficient. You don't need experience with our specific software systems. We're looking for someone who is comfortable with technology, learns quickly, and enjoys being part of a collaborative clinical team. Golden Coast Rehab is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and applicable California law.

Pay:

$37.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Work Location:

In person