Licensed Therapist

Licensed Therapist

Sierra Health and Wellness utilizes evidence-based methods to restore families, relationships, and self-worth. By transforming the character, we give life back to the people who have lost it through substance abuse and mental health issues. Position available:

• Full-time: Monday-Friday

Benefits for full-time employees:

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid vacation
• 5 holidays/5 sick days per year
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (eligible after 60 days)
• 401K with a company match of up to 3% (eligible after 1 year & 1,000 hours)
• Employer paid life insurance & accident insurance (eligible after 60 days)

Essential functions:

• Performs journey-level professional casework and clinical services with mentally and emotionally disturbed clients
• Assesses and monitors clients' behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency
• Works as a team member with other professionals
• Participates in evaluative and diagnostic staff conferences
• Conducts individual, family, and group therapy; interviews clients and relatives
• Participates in collaborative treatment with representatives of other agencies
• Prepares verbal, written, and statistical reports
• Attends conferences, workshops, and training to maintain current awareness of mental health methodologies and issues
• Operates a personal computer and other office equipment
• Communicates effectively with others in person and over the telephone
• Analyzes data, interprets directions, procedures, and regulations, and develops appropriate responses
• Performs job duties under stressful conditions
• May be assigned some lead and special work coordination responsibilities

Education and minimum qualification:

• Must obtain and maintain a license as a mental health professional regulated by a state board (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
• Must possess a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or counseling
• Have at minimum two-year experience in drug and alcohol counseling
• Very familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights
• Must possess a current CPR and First Aid certification
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred education and experience:

• Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Sierra Health and Wellness is a California network of leading behavioral health and rehab centers for adults and families who suffer from addiction to alcohol, opiates, amphetamines, and other addictive substances.

Sierra Health and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants, employees, or clients on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by the law, or patients' decisions regarding advance directives. Not all services are available at all offices.

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000