Therapist - Residential Treatment Program

Discovery Behavioral Health • $75K — $95K *

Del Mar, CA 92014In-Person

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Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field required
State license to conduct therapeutic interventions required
Experience in facilitating therapy groups
Strong crisis management skills
Familiarity with clinical documentation processes

Responsibilities

Ensure timely completion of clinical documentation
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families
Maintain a caseload of 5-7 patients
Facilitate daily/weekly psychoeducational groups
Conduct individual and family therapy sessions
Manage crisis situations within sessions
Coordinate continuity of care with referral sources

Benefits

Full-time employment with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule
Location in Del Mar, CA, known for its favorable climate and quality of life
Opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary team
Focus on both individual and family therapy allowing for comprehensive care
Supports professional development through utilization reviews and assessments

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The CP Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
Carries a case load of 5-7 patients.
Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups daily/weekly.
Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
Communicate with the Utilization Review Department regarding authorization and payment.
Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Work Location: Del Mar, CA

Compensation Range: $75,000-95,000 annually

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