South Coast Behavioral Health (SCBH), part of Aliya Health Group, a nationwide network of addiction treatment centers known for diverse, evidence-based programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a highly personalized clinical approach to treatment and a full continuum of care, we provide clients the tools needed to build a life in recovery that’s enjoyable, fulfilling, and hopeful. Our nationally accredited treatment centers include Vogue Recovery Center, Footprints to Recovery, Royal Life Centers, and South Coast Behavioral Health.

Position: Clinical Therapist (ACSW, LCSW, APCC, LPCC, AMFT, or LMFT) | Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Therapist is to provide therapeutic services, reporting to the Clinical Director, to persons served. Services are provided via one on one sessions with assigned caseloads as well as by conducting and documenting group therapy sessions.

This position also allows a newly licensed clinician who wishes to gain further experience in the field of substance abuse and mental health and gain additional training in a specialty offered by South Coast Behavioral Health or one of their choice. South Coast Behavioral Health pays for the training of their clinicians - up to $5,000 after the first year of employment to develop their specialty.

Job Duties:

• The Clinical Therapist will strictly enforce and support persons served rights and confidentiality of information as required by HIPAA, federal and California rules and regulations concerning treatment facilities.

• Support and implement SCBH philosophy with regards to all program components and maintenance of person served personal dignity.

• The Licensed Therapist will work with Persons Served, groups, and families to provide a framework to deal with substance abuse and behavioral addictions and to promote mental and emotional health.

• Complete Utilization Reviews as needed.

• Engage in crisis management as needed.

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments within 72 hours of client admittance.

• Collaborate with clients on treatment plan and completion of treatment plan within 72 hours of admit.

• The Clinical Therapist will update treatment plans at minimum every 30 days and dependent upon level of care.

• Manage client charts and complete all documentation of work with clients, including electronic paperwork to Progress Notes on KIPU System, etc. Must be timely, accurate and comply with DHCS standards, as well as agency standards and procedures.

• The Clinical Therapist will actively participate in the treatment planning of clients utilizing treatment team meetings, and available resources to help determine the best treatment modality for each respective client.

• Conduct therapy sessions, conjoint, and family sessions and as appropriate, couples sessions.

• Participate in weekly staffing, as needed agency meetings, as well as assigned external meetings when required.

• The Clinical Therapist will attend and participate in mandatory training and in-services as required.

• Other issues that may come up must be addressed by either a consultation or referral and must be discussed with the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s Degree related field

• ACSW, LCSW, APCC, LPCC, AMFT, or LMFT

• Basic understanding of EMR (Electronic Medical Record)

• Understanding of DCHS Regulations, CARF Standards, and Title 9

• Proficient in HIPAA and strong adherence to code of confidentiality

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Strong professional boundaries

Salary based on experience and licensure type*

Clinical Training provided (e.g. EMDR, IFS, Sex Addiction, Hypnotherapy)