About the role
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: $87k - $92k unlicensed $97k - $102k licensed This is a Full Time onsite position
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