Associate (AMFT/ACSW/APCC) or licensed (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California
Ability to pass LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks
Experience in providing individual and family therapy
Familiarity with Biopsychosocial Assessments and Risk Assessments
Strong clinical documentation skills in line with licensing and accreditation standards
Responsibilities
Act as the primary contact for clients and their families during treatment
Provide weekly individual and family therapy sessions
Facilitate 1-2 therapy groups weekly and document group notes
Orient new clients and caregivers to the treatment program
Create and adjust comprehensive treatment plans based on client progress
Complete all required clinical documentation within set timelines
Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours crisis management
Communicate medical necessity to the Utilization Review team for insurance coverage
Support discharge planning and after-care arrangements for clients
Assess client belongings for safety and clinical appropriateness
Benefits
Comprehensive training provided by the Program Director
Opportunity to work in a supportive team environment
Engagement in ongoing professional development
Access to clinical supervision and mentorship
Participation in a structured clinical on-call rotation
Full Job Description
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) or licensed (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC) in California
Must be able to pass a LiveScan background check and clear federal and state criminal background checks, and child abuse indexes.
