Registered Psychological Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Psychological Associate

Location: Agoura Hills, CA
Setting: Residential Treatment Facility
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Compensation: $90,000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Registered Psychological Associate to join our clinical team at a residential treatment facility serving adolescent, co-ed clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about supporting teens in a structured therapeutic environment and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

The Registered Psychological Associate will provide direct clinical services, support treatment planning, maintain timely documentation, and assist in the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care under appropriate supervision in accordance with California regulations and licensing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy services to adolescent clients in a residential treatment setting
• Conduct clinical assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and intake interviews as assigned
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
• Document clinical services, progress notes, treatment updates, and discharge planning in a timely and accurate manner
• Support crisis intervention and risk assessment (including safety planning) as needed
• Collaborate with psychiatry, nursing, case management, behavioral health staff, and leadership to ensure coordinated client care
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical staffing
• Provide psychoeducation to clients and families on mental health, substance use, coping skills, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and recovery support
• Maintain ethical and professional standards in alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Ensure clinical documentation supports medical necessity and continuity of care
• Participate in supervision as required for the Registered Psychological Associate role
• Support discharge planning and aftercare recommendations for ongoing clinical and recovery needs
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and facility policies

Qualifications

• Registered Psychological Associate in good standing in the State of California
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution (as applicable to registration requirements)
• Experience working with adolescents in behavioral health, mental health, and/or substance use treatment settings preferred
• Experience with dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders strongly preferred
• Knowledge of evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment approaches
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a residential setting
• Familiarity with crisis management, de-escalation, and safety planning
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR/EMR) and clinical documentation systems preferred

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Residential treatment experience
• Experience facilitating process groups, psychoeducational groups, and family sessions
• Understanding of adolescent development, family systems, and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and co-occurring mental health/substance use presentations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a clinical caseload efficiently

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a residential treatment facility in Agoura Hills, CA and involves working closely with adolescents in a structured therapeutic setting. The role requires professionalism, emotional maturity, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to maintain clear boundaries while building therapeutic rapport.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM