Associate Therapist Part Time

Casa Serena is a womens only residential and outpatient treatment center. We are currently looking to add creative compassionate and innovative individuals to the team in the position of PART TIME Associate Therapist!

As Santa Barbaras only licensed and accredited treatment program for women we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We offer engaging culturally sensitive psychoeducation/process groups and love staff collaboration to enhance our curriculum. You will learn how to be confident running groups while we support self-care for our team.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• 1 Week of Paid Time Off
• 401K 10% matching plan
• Education Assistance
• EAP Program

Practice your passion and learn new modalities!

SCHEDULE: Part time to include evenings and weekends

Primary Purpose and Function

The Associate Therapist provides direct service to the clients including individual couple/family and group psychotherapy consultations and crisis intervention.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to clients using therapeutic interventions aligned with treatment goals
• Conduct family counseling sessions to support healthy communication and family involvement in the recovery process
• Facilitate therapeutic psychoeducation and process groups as assigned
• Develop and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and clinical team
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and other clinical evaluations as needed
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support effective discharge planning and care coordination
• Respond to client needs with timely and appropriate crisis intervention
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with Joint Commission standards and state licensing requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Team to support client care and organizational needs

Core Competency (minimum skills knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities)

1. Knowledge of substance use and mental health treatment family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community
2. Group facilitation
3. Treatment planning & progress notes
4. Therapeutic crisis intervention
5. Discharge planning
6. Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (EMR)
7. Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
8. Possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit
9. Cultural competency and client-centered care approach

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered associate in a related field (AMFT ACSW APCC) or equivalent required
• Masters degree in MFT Counseling Psychology Social Work or closely related field required
• Current professional liability insurance preferred
• Current CPR & First Aid Certification and TB/Health Screen within 60 days of employment (or willing to obtain upon 7 days of hire)
• Basic computer skills experience in MS Office or Google Suite preferred
• Experience in a behavioral health treatment facility preferred
• Coursework in psychology addiction studies or social work preferred
• Valid drivers license clean driving record and insurable by our insurance carrier

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Ability to sit stand walk and respond quickly to emergencies
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
• Exposure to clients in emotional distress or crisis situations
• Work performed in office residential or detox environment