Associate Therapist

Position Summary The Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conducting therapy sessions, and other case‑management tasks as assigned. Essential Job Functions Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment. Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families or loved ones. Facilitate admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism. Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and communicate weekly treatment goals with all team members. Complete the appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family or support system sessions aligned with the patients’ level of care: RTC: two individual sessions and one family or support system session per week. PHP: one individual session and one family or support system session per week. IOP: one therapeutic session – individual or family/support system, as clinically indicated. Facilitate process-oriented and psychoeducation groups one to two times daily. Required to sit at a meal and/or snack at least once per week. Facilitate multi‑family groups, family program, and/or family weekend. Provide utilization reviews to insurance companies, supplying appropriate clinical information for initial authorization and continuing stay authorization as needed. Assess patients for suicidality and potential danger to self or others. May provide additional clinical support for other members of the clinical team in their absence. Communicate with the Utilization Review and Business Departments regarding authorization and payment. Begin discharge planning on day of admission for all patients. Complete discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact. Ensure discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge. Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge. Facilitate patient transfers to a higher level of care, as needed. Actively participate in clinical outreach and program tours, as needed. Effectively manage crises in sessions and the milieu. Provide support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones. Work collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to ensure the highest level of clinical quality at all times. Complete other tasks as requested or assigned. RTC Only: Provide on‑call support to the facility at least once per month and return all program phone calls within 20 minutes while on call; communicate appropriately with the On‑Call Administrator or Regional Director regarding pertinent facility issues. Knowledge, Education, and Experience Completion of state requirements to conduct therapeutic interventions (required). Operate under supervision and is not licensed. Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire. Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire. Obtain Service Safety certification within 90 days of hire. Possess a current driver’s license and be in good standing. Employment Status Full‑time Schedule Monday‑Friday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Work Location On‑site — Houston, TX Compensation Associate‑Level Compensation: $55,000.00 – $67,000.00 annually. Fully Licensed Therapist Compensation: $64,000.00 – $74,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, credentials, and alignment with the role. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance‑abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Discovery