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Job Description
Company Overview:
Los Gatos Therapy Center (LGTC) provides evidence-based mental health treatment services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our programs are designed to support clients with complex clinical needs through structured, high-quality care delivered by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Overview:
The Licensed Therapist at LGTC provides comprehensive clinical care to adolescent and adult clients within Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization (PHP) programs. This role includes individual, group, and family therapy within a structured, high-acuity treatment setting. This position is ideal for clinicians who are collaborative, adaptable, and grounded in ethical, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care. The Licensed Therapist plays a key role in supporting clients with complex clinical presentations while contributing to a safe, structured, and engaging therapeutic environment.
Duties:
Clinical Care & Case Management Maintain an individual caseload of adolescent and adult clients, providing comprehensive clinical care Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Provide ongoing case management and oversee discharge planning Monitor client progress and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Facilitate family and/or collateral sessions as clinically indicated Group Therapy & Programming Facilitate group therapy sessions, ensuring safety, engagement, and adherence to curriculum Maintain the integrity of the therapeutic milieu while supporting diverse client needs Crisis Intervention & Risk Management Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment for clients presenting with acute needs Support clients in distress through therapeutic check-ins and coordination with the treatment team Exercise sound clinical judgment and escalate concerns appropriately Team Collaboration & Leadership Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case presentations Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical staff, and program leadership to ensure continuity of care Provide mentorship and clinical support to associate-level clinicians and behavioral staff as appropriate Compliance, Ethics & Professional Development Adhere to all California BBS regulations and professional ethical standards (CAMFT, NASW, ACA) Maintain compliance with mandated reporting laws, confidentiality, and professional boundaries Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities Opportunity to provide supervision to associate-level clinicians (as eligible) Program Support Assist with group coverage and provide cross-program support as needed Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture focused on high-quality client care
Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field Active, unrestricted California license (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) in good standing Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience strongly preferred Experience working in higher levels of care (IOP, PHP, residential, or inpatient) preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems Bilingual or multilingual abilities Experience working with children, adolescents, and underserved populations Availability to work in-person, including late afternoon/evening hours
Core Competencies:
Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage high-risk situations with professionalism and composure Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment Collaborative, team-oriented approach with flexibility to support program needs High level of empathy, attunement, and emotional intelligence Commitment to culturally responsive care and demonstrated cultural humility Organized, detail-oriented, and accountable with documentation and clinical responsibilities Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented
