Job Description
Evolve Treatment Centers offers cutting-edge intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential programs for teens ages 12 to 17 struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. We use evidence-based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as several experiential therapies. The Temporary Associate Therapist training position provides a unique opportunity for clinicians to gain experience working with teens facing acute mental health issues, as well as understanding residential and intensive outpatient settings.
The Temporary Associate Therapist will provide clinical support to the Outpatient program by completing Biopsychosocial Assessments, facilitating groups, acting as a Primary Therapist to clients as assigned, and providing Primary Therapist coverage as assigned. Primary Therapist duties include, but are not limited to, running DBT Skills Training groups, providing individual and family therapy, and completing all clinical documentation within the required timelines. This individual should be eager to learn and comfortable with a fast-paced environment. Clinical supervision will be provided, as well as several other training and shadowing opportunities.
Job Duties: - Conduct biopsychosocial assessments upon admission both with assistance from Primary Therapists and independently
- Attend weekly clinical treatment teams and collaborate with clinicians to carry out individualized treatment plans
- Participate in individual supervision when directly assigned cases
- Provide case management support to ensure clients have appropriate discharge plans.
- Coach and collaborate with treatment team to ensure effective behavioral interventions are carried-out with clients
- Participate in, and eventually lead, DBT skills groups
- Complete weekly treatment plan reviews, master treatment plans, other required clinical documentation
- Provide individual and family therapy to teens and their families
Requirements: - Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Counseling, or Social Work
- Active BBS associate number ( AMFT/ACSW/APCC )
- Will be located primarily at our PHP/IOP in Del Mar. Will also go to La Mesa and Encinitas RTC’s on an as needed basis.
Hours : 3 days a week, flexible hours between 9am-7pm.
Start date: Immediate
Payrate: $30-32/hour
Job Tags
Temporary work, Immediate start, 3 days per week,