Job Summary: We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) to join our team! In this role, you will diagnose and treat psychological disorders, teach communication skills, assist clients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors, and guide them through crises. If you are an experienced therapist passionate about providing high-quality care and mental health solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

Maintain an active caseload by providing individual, couples, and/or family therapy in a virtual, outpatient setting. (If you have an interest in group therapy, we can accommodate your interests.)
Perform intake assessments.
Create individualized treatment plans for each client and monitor adherence to the treatment plans.
Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments.
Partner with clients to address the underlying concerns creating distress while offering appropriate interventions from a strengths-based lens for client growth.
Diagnose mental and emotional disorders through interviews, observations, and objective measures.
Explain the diagnosis and the treatment options to the patient.
Complete detailed and accurate clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Document based on medical necessity and in accordance with Medicare/Contracted standards.
Adhere to all current federal & state laws, ethical guidelines, and Company Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Maintain professional licensure as a licensed clinical social worker in good standing based on California BBS licensing requirements.
Other duties as assigned based on interests and availability including providing supervision to pre-licensed clinicians.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy (required).
Current and valid California state license as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC (required).
Strong clinical background in evidence-based practices with post licensure experience with treating a variety of conditions, disorders, and trauma.
Telehealth experience and/or willingness to learn (required).
Medicare Provider eligibility (preferred).
Medi-Cal credentialing is advantageous.
Ability to be paneled with 3rd party payors is required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized.

Abilities/Skills:

Flexibility in clinical approach. Clinicians need to be able to use evidence-based interventions and deliver them using a person-centered approach and a strengths-based lens.
Proficiency in the assessment and documentation of risk.
Proficiency in computer skills, which includes capacity to complete progress notes in a timely manner and to make use of computer tools to remain organized.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities. Excellent insight and judgment, ability to take initiative to problem-solve issues and seek out clinical consultation when appropriate.
Interest in learning different models of care.
Openness to both receive and provide constructive feedback and can implement feedback in a collaborative and timely manner.
Must have access to a professional and confidential space for telehealth sessions as well as reliable internet connection and dependable computer.

Physical Requirements:

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Additional Requirements:

Clear background check.

This is a remote position.

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