Associate Therapist

Description:Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is a residential treatment program designed specifically for teens ages 12-17 suffering from mental health and substance abuse conditions. The Muir Wood environment helps build strong peer relationships essential in early recovery, many of which blossom into enduring friendships. Our programs fill a crucial need by making mental healthcare available to the vast majority of families in need.

The Associate Therapist is responsible for providing residential addiction and mental health treatment as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, and will report directly to the Clinical Director as part of the clinical management team. The therapist fulfills direct service, including individual /family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. Additionally, it directly interfaces with residents and families. Facilitates individual and group therapy; coordinates 12-step programming, management of daily milieu, and providing leadership to support staff. Will hold a caseload minimum of 3 clients, running group therapy sessions, and participating in the weekly treatment team and clinical meetings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of clients at admission and re-assessments as required
• Conduct ACRQ at time of admission and at time of discharge
• Conduct twice weekly individual therapy sessions with assigned caseload
• Communicates with third-party insurance provider upon admission (or as necessary)
• Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation that meets or exceeds relevant legal, ethical, and accreditation standards
• Responsible for providing direct therapeutic services in the form of diagnostic assessments and treatment for all clients
• Provide weekly group therapy with residents as needed and directed by Clinical Director
• Facilitate Treatment Planning in the absence of the Clinical Director
• Working knowledge of KIPU electronic health records and CARF charting standards
• Responsible for parent/Referent communication and case management for client caseload (with client’s written consent)
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues
• Provide in-service training to staff and trainees on topics as needed
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, etc.

Requirements:

• Masters-level therapist or equivalent, AMFT, ACSW or APCC preferred.
• Experience working in substance abuse treatment, preferably in a residential setting.

Qualifications:

• Holds a current license registration issued by appropriate state agency.
• A valid CA driver license, a clean driving record and the ability to transport clients in vehicles
• TB required and health screen, along with CPR and first aid

Benefits include:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
401k
PTO/Sick

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 based on education and experience

Potential sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 and up to 5% pay increase upon full licensure

Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services 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.