Mental Health Therapist Evolve Treatment Centers - 2.8 La Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $90,000 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Risk management for crisis intervention support Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Group facilitation in therapy Safety planning Direct client contact Clinical case management notes Family counseling Care planning in social services Initial patient assessment Transitional care planning in clinical case management Driver's License Marriage & family therapy Behavioral support plan implementation Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Psychiatric disorder emergency response Patient interaction Behavioral and mental health screening Healthcare treatment Social work care coordination Clinical documentation standards Managing patient records Individual counseling Risk assessment implementation Child abuse reporting laws Group counseling Therapy progress note documentation Patient family support Client interaction via phone calls Group therapy instruction Full Job Description Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies. We are currently looking for a Primary Therapist to join our residential treatment center in Danville, CA!

Requirements:

Act as the point-person for each assigned client and their family during treatment Provide individual and family therapy to each client at a weekly frequency commensurate with the current level of care Facilitate 1-2 groups per week and complete group notes in the medical record Orient new clients and their caregivers to treatment and the program structure Facilitate Biopsychosocial Assessments and Risk Assessments for clients upon admission Create comprehensive treatment plans for clients, monitor progress and adjust, as needed Complete all clinical documentation (Initial and Master Treatment Plans, Treatment Plan Reviews, Progress Notes, Discharge Summaries, etc.) within required timelines and in line with Evolve, licensing, and accreditation standards Participate in the clinical on-call rotation and provide phone-based support to on-site staff; assist with managing after-hours crises and emergencies via phone Communicate medical necessity for clients to the Utilization Review team to ensure adequate insurance coverage is obtained Support clients and their families with discharge preparation, including after-care and living arrangement planning and Home Contract creation Coordinate with Program Director and select clinically appropriate discharge dates for clients Assess client belongings for clinical and safety-related appropriateness in a timely manner Identify clinically appropriate interventions for clients and communicate them to the Treatment Team, as needed Assess client risk throughout treatment and update behavioral interventions and safety plans, as needed per the Risk Assessment Policy and Procedure Provide clinical updates on clients during Treatment Team and weekly psychiatry meetings to ensure team coordination regarding client care Attend all trainings as assigned by Program Director Fulfill mandated reporting requirements as needed and with guidance from the Program Director Ensure that Outcomes Program assessments are completed at the required timepoints Interpret Outcomes Program data and integrate it into differential diagnosis and treatment planning Other duties, as assigned by the

Program Director Requirements:

Associate ( AMFT/ACSW/APCC ) in California Must possess a valid California Driver's license. Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes. Must be willing to interact with COVID-positive clients, as needed

Salary:

Unlicensed $75k - $80k Licensed $85k - $90k For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/. mnF1bgEbUJ