Therapist (Associate)

Therapist - Associate and Licensed welcome to apply - Santa Ana, CA

Salary:


Associate - $29.00 to $34.00 per hour.

Licensed - $35.00 to $42.00 per hour.

Schedule: Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• Life Insurance.

The Edge Treatment Center is a dynamic addiction recovery provider located in central Orange County. As a therapist, you will be playing a front-line role for a collaborative, team-oriented organization.

We're looking for a compassionate therapist able to work on the frontlines of the treatment industry. You will work as part of a tight-knit team in a therapeutic environment while helping our clients grow.


The Edge prides itself on serving its community. We do so with a transparent, collaborative culture fueled by genuine compassion for those in recovery. We're out to change the addiction treatment landscape ... and have fun doing it. If you feel you're a right fit for our community, apply now!

Our Culture:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Job Description:

Our therapist will be working with clients who have recently been diagnosed with substance use disorders. It is a job which requires strict boundaries with patients and staff alike. We need someone who can accurately track a patient's progress and growth through our program while ensuring all reports and forms are filled out accurately and maintained properly. You will be expected to develop realistic treatment goals for our clients which are ethical, follow clinical practices and maintain the highest professional standards.

Individuals with a background in addiction treatment or human services strongly preferred. Opportunities for growth.

Duties:

• Maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, staff, physicians, visitors, and other staff. Professional boundaries must be maintained at all times
• Collect information about clients using assessments, tests, interviews, discussions, observations, etc. and distil information into detailed notes tracking progress as needed
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports
• Provide therapy to clients individually and in group sessions with the goal of overcoming dependencies and making positive changes
• Collaborate with team members in staff meetings, and occasionally with the clinical supervision
• Create treatment plan goals with client which follow procedures, adhere to code of ethics, meet legal clinical practice protocols, and maintain professional standards

Skills:

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Familiarity with substance treatment industry: 12 step terminology, etc
• Proficiency in KIPU Systems Client Management Software

Experience:

• Mid-level candidate: Required hours completed; license test scheduled
• Basic candidate: 2,500 hours towards license completed, AMFTs need to have children hours completed

Additional Certificates & Licenses

• CPR/First AID
• Valid Driver's License

Other Requirements

• Negative TB test results within past year
• Medical clearance to work within past year
• Ability to pass random drug screenings

Physical Demands:

The employee needs to be able to:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Type and view computer screen
• Operate office equipment including phone, printer, copier, etc.
• Communicate clearly, quickly and efficiently with clients and staff

Work Location:

Santa Ana, CA - On site; remote positions not available