Primary Therapist

Job Title: Primary Therapist Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Supervises: None Position Responsibilities The Primary Therapist assists in the development and implementation of individualized, community-referenced, non-aversive behavior management programs for all Quest Behavioral Health residents. Programs emphasize the promotion of communication and self-control skills as alternatives to maladaptive behaviors. Programs are specifically designed for implementation in the community environment. Specific behaviors for increase and decrease are targeted for each Quest Behavioral Health resident. Therapist Duties and Responsibilities The Therapist will satisfy the requirements governing the delivery and documentation of social work, mental health treatment, and consultation services for Social Rehabilitation Facilities specified by: (1) Title 22, Division 6, Chapters 1 and 5; (2) Title 9 Sections 531-535. (3) California Department of Social Services (CDSS); (4) Community Care Licensing (CCL); and (5) all other applicable regulations and laws. Responsibilities for mental health treatment and consultation services will be shared with the Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with specific responsibilities to be assigned by Quest Behavioral Health. Services may include Individual therapy Family therapy Group therapy Crisis intervention Consultation Quest Behavioral Health will also employ Masters level Therapists, MFTs and CSWs and PsyDs. The services provided will be appropriate to individual client service needs. Employment Standards Education: Masters Degree or higher from accredited college or university Qualifications 18 years of age, or older A Valid Registration or License with the Board of Behavioral Sciences Additional Qualifications Knowledge of the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by at-risk residents/client, including ability to communicate with such client Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable law and regulation Ability to maintain or supervise the clinical program Ability to direct the work of others, when applicable Ability to establish the facility's policy, program curriculum Ability to recruit, employ, train, and evaluate qualified staff, and to terminate employment of staff, if appropriate Completion of First Aid/CPR requirements as specified by Community Care Licensing Valid California driver's license Career interest in addictions or behavioral health Long-term interest in Behavioral Health and Addictions Experience 1 year of experience working with mental health patients Mental Health Counseling: 1 year (Required) Required Skills Must possess exceptional management skills, be highly organized and able to work well with clients and professionals at all levels in the organization. Must have strong leadership and communication skills as well as a thorough understanding of treating clients with substance and abuse and behavioral health care issues. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits Paid time off Medical specialties Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Schedule 5x8 8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate Lancaster, CA 93536: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education Master's (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr Quest Behavioral Health