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Job Description

We at Solution Based Therapeutics are looking for a therapist for a drug and alcohol treatment facility in the vicinity of Costa Mesa. This position entails being responsible both for providing 1 on 1 therapy to clients in person, and the occasional group session as well. As a therapist, you'll be responsible for guiding any and all clients through the treatment experience and on the way to recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document all activity in Kipu on the day the activity took place.
• Communicate critical information to the treatment team.
• Conduct individual therapy sessions 1-2 times per week with each client and complete progress notes.
• Facilitate group therapy with clients as needed.
• Assist family therapist with discharge planning and discharge summary.
• Begin and end groups and sessions on time.
• Serve as a role model to treatment staff, clients, employees, and guests through a positive, caring, and professional attitude.
• Maintain the confidential nature of clients and related activities.
• Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend designated staff and in-service meetings.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the management team.

Other Related Skills and Abilities:

• Engage in appropriate written and verbal communication with families, referral sources and other professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write reports or articles.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Able to maintain clear boundaries with clients and staff.
• Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Basic Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited or state approved graduate school in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.
• The Primary Therapist will be licensed or license eligible as an MFT, Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker.
• Minimum of 1-5 years of related field experience preferred.

Knowledge/Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential client information.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries with clients and staff.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of behavioral health industry practices and procedures, and/or terminology, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must be able to communicate with people from all educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Must have strong written communication skills.
• Must cope constructively with stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professional manner, enthusiasm, and non-judgmental attitude.
• Documents clearly and efficiently.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Ana, CA 92704: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marriage & Family Therapists & Counselors: 1 year (Preferred)
• Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical Social Workers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person