MISSION TREATMENT IS HIRING!
Come Join Our Talented Multidisciplinary Team!
POSITION TITLE: Associate Therapist
POSITION SUMMARY
The Associate Therapist will serve as a primary therapist to our clients providing
individual psychotherapy. In addition, this position will also provide group therapy
for our clients. The Associate Therapist will oversee an active caseload of clients
and will maintain up to date records in an EMR. Working alongside our case
managers and on-site staff (from other agencies) will be essential in the day-to-day
operations.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Availability:
- PART-TIME, Remote/Hybrid with possible in person
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Education:
- MA in Psychology/Counseling, or MSW in Social Work
- Must be registered with the BBS. No trainees.
- Experience in working with low income, transitional housing, and
- court mandated clients is a plus.
- Having AMFT/ASW/APCC number is a plus.
Other Requirements:
- Excellent telehealth/in person conversation skills while maintaining all
- levels of confidentiality.
- Managing details; naturally tech savvy.
- Work independently by being self-directed and motivated; possessing a
- high level of resourcefulness.
- Positive/Respectful attitude towards clients and co-workers.
- Solution based approach/team player.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Understanding of Medi-Cal, court mandated clients, clients on parole, low income/transitional housing, and drug addiction and treatment a plus.
SUMMARY
Mission Behavioral Health (MBH) aims to help our patients to recover, heal,
and grow in their lives. We deliver services that bring our patients to a better
understanding of their lives, trauma, and behaviors, while also helping them
learn and integrate healthier ways of living, coping, and dealing with any
mental health issues they present with. Each patient is looked at individually.
This starts with the intake process, through the assessments, and treatment
plans. The services rendered are evidence based and fall in line with best
practices in the field of mental health treatments. MBH offers many types of
treatment that go beyond mental health services as well. This includes
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, psychiatry,
behavioral health/mental health services, and case management. MBH
offers services by telehealth and in person settings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individual psychotherapy sessions from a telehealth platform.
- Provide group psychotherapy sessions from a telehealth platform. Create and implement group content, along with following a set group programming provided by MBH.
- Provide psychoeducation about mental health treatments, diagnosis, and developmental, and trauma-based issues.
- Conduct and complete a biopsychosocial assessment, and treatment plans.
- Oversee an active caseload of clients and maintaining the caseload.
- Complete necessary clinical documentation on EMR system (Alleva) such as biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plan, session/progress notes, and collateral notes within 24 hours.
- Perform continuous assessment of client’s mental status for level of care appropriateness and possible risk behaviors.
- Lead and liaison to other team members about progress, barriers, and needs of clients.
- Work with case managers and on-site housing staff to relay client’s needs/concerns.
- Manage schedule with case managers. Follow posted schedule.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Attend trainings that may be offered.
- Attend weekly supervision.
- Compassionate and able to relate to different clients with various needs.
- Understand and adhere to HIPAA compliance guidelines and standards.
- Provide individual psychotherapy sessions and group sessions On-Site (Various Locations).
- Assess clients’ strengths, physical and mental wellness, needs, preferences, and abilities to use these markers to develop tailored care plans.
- Update treatment plans on a regular basis. Track goals and data entry into the EMR.
PAY RATE
- Starting Rate: $30 to $40, based on hours already completed.
- 0-1000 hours towards license $30/hour
- 1001-2000 hours towards license $35/hour
- 2001-3000 (until fully licensed) $40/hour
BENEFITS
- Company Computer Provided
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90003