Licensed Primary Therapist
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Job Location:
Torrance, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 80 - 85
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. Were proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Licensed Primary TherapistDivision/Program:
Star View Adolescent CenterStarting Compensation:
80k - 85k USD Per YearWorking Location:
Torrance CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Sunday - ThursdayWhy Join Our Team
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities:
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT ACSW and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):
Masters degree in psychology social work childcare counseling education or development from an accredited college or university required
Two (2) year direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting (internship and/or practicum time may be substituted)
LMFT or LCSW required
How you will make a difference (job overview):
Therapist direct service position under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director who assists in preparing Treatment plans writing weekly progress summaries discharge summaries Quarterly reports HS 231s and any court reports general casework services psychotherapy and therapeutic groups/activities to assigned residents and their families. Coordinates treatment within SVAC and with other agencies such as Child Protective Services Juvenile Probation Department and County Department of Mental Health other activities include interdepartmental consultation. Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned adolescents in addition to an intake note regular progress notes weekly summary notes and Day Treatment Intensive daily notes. Responsible for permanency planning including assessing residents readiness for discharge and coordination planning with and lead treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits with Business Office personnel and maintains knowledge of community resources. Communicates with residents their legal status and rights under applicable law and acknowledges in writing their understanding of same. Provides consultation as needed with families and the Case Manager on issues regarding admission discharge and aftercare plans. Leads or co-leads psychotherapy psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups. Prepares verbal reports regarding adolescents participation and progress in the activity program and makes written documentation of the same in the electronic medical record system.
Division/Program Overview:
A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents
Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide
Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988
Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School 24/7 locked facility
Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services and Intensive Day Treatment Program
Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:
In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 68640.00 - 98178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
