Job DescriptionAs a Primary Therapist at ARC, you will carry a caseload and provide clinical treatment in the form of individual, family and group counseling.
You will also:Meet weekly with the team to collaborate and discuss treatment plansAttend treatment planning meetings, treatment review and goals setting groups, in-service trainings, general staff meetings and clinical retreatsInterface with insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial certification and continuing stay certification as requiredHold on-call responsibility every three to four weeks to the facility to support with any HLOC transfers, AWOL, suicidal ideation and self-harm issues that may occur in the evenings and on weekendsComplete the biopsychosocial assessment for patients within one day of admissionMeet with clients within twenty-four hours of admission to establish therapeutic rapportMeet each client in individual sessions as clinically indicated, providing psychotherapeutic interventions to thoroughly educate each client to the CTP and its intent, target dates and revisionsIdentify treatment goals and write contracts specific to individual client needsWrite and facilitating the discharge summaryLead individual psychotherapy sessions, two times weekly for each clientConduct family psychotherapy sessions when appropriateCreate a written plan for continuing care (DC plan) and discharge summaryThis is a full-time salaried position.
Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.M.
to 5 p.M.
ARC has four different facilities all within a few blocks of each other.
Must be able to float between facilities if needed.QualificationsClinicians must be licensed or registered in the state of CaliforniaMust be licensed as LMFT or LICSWMust have at least one year in acute care or residential treatment or closely related experienceMust understand the therapeutic process, understand confidentiality laws and have strong knowledge of professional ethicsMust be able to demonstrate leadership abilities and be able to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgroundsMust demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm and a non-judgmental attitudeAdditional InformationWhile we offer medical, dental and vision coverage along with a 401k with company match, competitive salaries and PTO policy, we also have ” Perks” for ARC employeesthat are unique to us.
Valuing mental health, we created these offerings to align with our mission and values and best serve our employees.Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including:Face-to-face counselingFinancial coaching from expertsID Theft ProtectionLegal counseling and mediation servicesWorkLife Services including:Adult and elder-care supportChild and family supportChronic illness supportDayforce Wallet (free program to receive an early paycheck)Pet InsuranceT-Mobile Discount ProgramBenefits HUB Discount Perks (hotels, restaurants and retail stores)Tickets at Work Discount Program (theme parks, hotels and shows)Employee Referral BonusesDiscounted Gym MembershipDiscounts to Nike, Adidas and SkechersStaples Program for Personal PurchaseWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.Com/careers/PandoLogic.
Keywords: Addiction Counselor, Location: Los Angeles, CA 90040, PL: 543469481