Primary Therapist

Eating Recovery Center

$66K — $117K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
  • Fully licensed or in the associate/intern phase of licensure as required by state
  • Collaborative nature with strong communication within a multidisciplinary team
  • For Primary Therapist II: Independent mental health license and at least 2 years of relevant experience
  • For Primary Therapist III: Full mental health license and 3+ years post-licensure experience with complex cases

Responsibilities

  • Conducts individual, group, and family therapy sessions
  • Completes clinical paperwork including treatment plans and progress notes
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments and creates treatment plans
  • Attends treatment team meetings to coordinate patient care
  • May provide training and guidance to less experienced colleagues

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement for career growth
  • Supportive workplace culture prioritizing mental health
Full Job Description
Schedule: Monday - Friday 930-6pm What you'll be doing: The Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient's individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan. Essential duties and responsibilities: • Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy • For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork including: • Treatment plans • Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes • Wellness plan • Aftercare plan • Discharge summary • Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load: • Completes biopsychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments • Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members • Creates treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed • Attends treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds, to coordinate patient's care with interdisciplinary team • May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates (Primary Therapist I and II) Primary Therapist I must haves: • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required) • Fully licensed with appropriate state licensing board or in an associate/intern phase of licensure or what is required by the state to practice individual therapy (required) • Collaborative nature and strong communication within multi-disciplinary team (required) Primary Therapist II must haves: • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required) • Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required) • Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities; demonstrated ability to work independently; developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations (required) Primary Therapist III must haves: • Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required) • Has obtained and maintains a full mental health license as required by state (required) • At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders; some experience supervising other clinicians; has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success in treating more complex cases (required) • Experience with individual and/or family therapy (required) The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. California Pay Range $66,600-$117,200 USD What We Offer At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged-personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

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