Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationOPS
– San Diego
– San Diego, CAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelGraduate DegreeSalary Range$26.96
– $28.38 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftAnyJob CategoryHealth CareAbout APIAlvarado Parkway Institute (API) is San Diego’s leading provider of comprehensive mental health and substance abuse care.
As a part of our Behavioral Healthcare system, API operates a free-standing 66 bed psychiatric hospital in La Mesa, California with four Intensive Outpatient/Partial Hospitalization Programs.
These programs emphasize symptom management, community integration, and prevention of hospitalization or re-hospitalization.Joining Alvarado Parkway Institute means not only a rewarding career with a supportive and collaborative team, but you will also enjoy a sign on bonus in the amount of $3500 with an 18-month commitment.API is committed to improving mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential.
If you value working each day to serve the needs of the Behavioral Healthcare community, making an impact in the lives of so many who need treatment and support, consider joining our team of compassionate healthcare professionals.
Work where you can make a positive impact and lasting difference in people’s livesAPI is looking for a passionate Licensed or registered Behavioral Health Therapist.
As a Behavioral Health Therapist, you will have sound clinical experience in the facilitation of group psychotherapy, can provide brief solution-focused individual psychotherapy, and have excellent documentation skills.
Familiarity in developing treatment plans, self-harm intervention plans, and conducting psychosocial assessments preferred.
The San Diego location serves an all-adult population of consumers with severe and persistent mental illness.
The multi-disciplinary treatment team provides recovery-oriented treatment in a patient-centered, success-oriented approach.
Persons served also include those with trauma and abuse and people who may be navigating an intellectual disability and a co-occurring mental health issue.This is an In Person Position at our San Diego LocationsYou must complete an application online at our website to be considered for possible employment: https://apibhs.com/careersRequired Qualifications:Master’s degree in social work, MFT, Psychology, Counseling, or equivalent master’s degree in a recognized mental health field.Registration or Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or Board of Psychology.Skilled in case management and time management.BLS CPR Certification.Conditions of Employment In compliance with API’s policies and guidelines, all API employees are required to adhere to the following:Background/Reference Check & Licensure/CertificationCompletion of a satisfactory background and reference checks.Employee signed employment non-compete/confidentiality agreement.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.Individuals whose position may require licensure, registration or certification must maintain such as current and valid.
It is the employee’s responsibility to send updated copies to Human Resources before the expiration date.
It is the employee’s responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes or proposed changes in status to licensure, registration, or certification.
Failure to do so could result in employee suspension.Covid-19 and Flu Vaccinations; MedicalProvide a copy of COVID-19 Vaccination OR have Exemption Request (Deferred Pregnancy, Medical, or Religious) approved by the API HR Director; and those who have an approved Exemption must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing and observe all other infection control requirements, including face coverings.Annual Flu vaccination is required as a condition of hire and ongoing employment.
Only those who are allergic to the vaccine or meet contraindications as indicated on the current CDC Vaccine Information Statement shall be exempt from this condition of hire and ongoing employment but are required to wear a mask while inside an APIU owned or operated building or vehicle during influenza season, Employees must provide physician documentation to support any reported allergy or contraindication.
Flu season typically runs between November and March.Pass drug and alcohol testClear TB skin test or Chest X-Ray at East County Urgent CareComplete a satisfactory physical examination at East County Urgent Care designed solely to determine your ability to perform the duties of the position being offered.BenefitsMedical (Employee and dependent contributions)Dental & VisionPDO (Paid Days Off)Accrued Paid Sick timeAccident Insurance, Hospital plan & Critical Illness PlanEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Referral Bonus PlanFlexible spending accounts (FSA)Legal Assistance PlanLife insuranceAccrued Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance401(k)EEO Statement API provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.