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 currently have an opening for a Mental Health Therapist for our 6 bed adolescent residential center in Encinitas, CA!
Responsibilities:
* 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:
* Associates with AMFT/ACSW/APCC or licensed LMFT/LCSW/LPCC in California * Must possess a valid California Drivers 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
Payrate: Unlicensed $75-80k Licensed $85-90k This is a Full-time, onsite position.
Benefits:
* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Paid Time Off - We understand a healthy work/life balance is crucial for our success, so we maintain a flexible Paid Time Off policy. Employees start accruing PTO immediately upon hire. In addition, employees receive paid holidays, paid sick days, and time off for bereavement and religious observances.
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)/Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - As a mental health treatment provider, we understand the importance of maintaining the emotional health and personal well-being of each member of our staff.
* Retirement Planning
* Professional Training - We invest in professional growth, offering quarterly continued education, ongoing training, and professional development courses for all employees.
* Free Meals – Employees working at our Residential Treatment Centers are offered free meals provided by our in-house chef.
For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/.