Job Description

Job description

Program Therapist RTC

Department: Clinical

Reports To: Executive Clinical Director

Wage: TBD $75,000-105,000 DOE

Start Date: TBD

SUMMARY

The program therapist at CPI is responsible for performing advanced indirect and direct client care duties in support of the clinical process competently under the direction of the Executive Clinical Director for performing related functions. The Clinician provides general oversight of client clinical care and reports on all environmental needs as it relates to supporting clients, to the Program Director, Program Administrator, Executive Clinical Director and treatment team.

AGE/CLIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED

Age of Client Population Served: Adult (18 & older)

Population Served: Persons suffering from psychiatric disorders, outlined in the DSM5.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• Adheres to all CPI Policies and Procedures
• Conducts self in a manner that represents CPI's values
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and CPI concerns
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains client confidentiality always.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization professionally.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Compliance with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitation of group sessions as scheduled
• Facilitation of individual sessions with clients
• Provides clinical family support and family sessions as indicated
• Provides Educational Sessions to clients, families
• Provide overall support to the treatment team and clients
• Practice clinical services according to evidence-based theories, best practices, standards of care, and according to Legal and Ethical frameworks in the state of California per the Board of Behavioral Sciences/Board of Psychology, and ACA/APA/CAMFT
• Client crisis management
• Appropriately and timely provides required clinical and administrative documentation
• Observe each client's behavior daily and intervene when necessary
• Summarize each client's activities and behavior daily in Progress Notes
• Ensures that the environment of care adheres to safe care of the clients adhering to policies, procedures and standards of care
• Attends Treatment Team Meetings
• Performs other duties and tasks as required

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or equivalent
• California License in Professional Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a psychologist
• Two (2) years' experience working in settings providing direct clinical services to populations with serious mental illness/acute setting
• Attainment of at least 18 years of age
• A Criminal Background Clearance
• A Health Screening with negative TB Test Results
• Current Basic Life Support certification – First Aid
• Current CPR certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position.
• Basic knowledge of PC software programs, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as if verbally or physically confronted aggressively, must be experienced in de-escalation techniques
• Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility.

PROMOTES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT:

• Performs duties in a manner that upholds OSHA standards for workplace safety
• Follows facility control policies and procedures
• Adheres to facility and department safety policies
• Reports all potential safety risks
• Completes incident reports/documentation as required
• Responds correctly to codes and drills
• Utilizes supplies in a cost-effective manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit for extended periods. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal to high volumes of stress.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least two years of experience dealing with clients with serious mental illness including psychosis and severe trauma?
• Are you licensed: LMFT, LCSW, LPCC?

Ability to Commute:

• Oceanside, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oceanside, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Compensation details: 75000-105000 Yearly Salary

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