Associate Therapist - Los Angeles - Renewal Health Group

Description

Job Description

Sanctuary Treatment Center, a Residential Substance Use Treatment Center for adults located in the San Fernando Valley, is currently hiring an Associate Therapist.

Join Sanctuary's dedicated team as an Associate Therapist at our substance use treatment center that embraces a nurturing home-like atmosphere. As an Associate Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse caseload of 4-6 clients, providing comprehensive counseling and therapeutic services tailored to their unique needs. Additionally, we offer regular supervision and mentorship to support your professional growth and ensure the highest quality of care for our clients. Become an essential part of our compassionate and dynamic team, dedicated to fostering healing and recovery in a supportive environment.

This is an entry level position perfect for a new grad. Supervision for BBS hours provided by LMFT (supervision for ASW limited to 900 hrs.).

Benefits:

Renewal Health group, offers competitive salaries for all positions. Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for licensing fees
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus
• Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution for Full time employees
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay
• Direct deposit and same-day pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
• Full Time and Part Time positions
  • Full Time: Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday
• 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Associate Therapist supports and promotes the mission of Sanctuary, and provides treatment to clients and their families. The Therapist carries a caseload of 4 - 6 clients which will include individual therapy, conjoint, family and group therapy, art therapy, sexual abuse treatment, abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and after care. Therapists also conduct group therapy as needed based on case load and the program schedule.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for individual, group and family counseling sessions to discuss effective coping skills and assist clients in identifying the reasons for their addiction and overcoming the problems related to the addiction.
• Conducts client psychosocial assessment, develops and monitors the implementation of individualized treatment plans, carries out client intake process, and is available to solve any pertinent issues.
• Collaborates with treatment team comprised of clinical staff, including the clinical director, program director and counselors.
• Identify patients' negative behaviors by asking personal questions and monitoring their actions.
• Responsible for assisting residents to live more effectively with their addictions by identifying harmful behaviors and overcoming urges.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient care through charting and documenting resident progress and provide service referrals when needed.
• Review patient analysis, random drug tests, and facilitate therapy sessions.
• Maintain professional relationships with the staff, clients, families and visitors
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited social work marriage and family therapy or clinical counseling psychology program.
• Registration with State of California Board of Behavioral Health as a registered associate with valid CA BBS number.
• Experience working with addiction, in an addiction treatment center or with military veterans preferred but not required.
• Able to maintain a professional manner with staff, clients, and visitors.
• Able to work in a fast paced setting, under pressure, and maintain open, and proper communication.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization.
• Ability to relate harmoniously with staff and clients of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Experience in providing direct services to individuals, families and groups.
• Good Computer skills. Ability to navigate an Electronic Health Records System. KIPU experience a plus.
• Demonstrate professionalism, and strong boundaries with the clients.

Renewal Health Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer RHG will consider applicants with criminal history as required.

Hiring Requirements:

1. Hiring is contingent upon completion of a TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
2. Renewal Health Group requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).