Company Description

Casa Palmera Los Angeles is a dual diagnosis treatment center located in West Los Angeles, California. We provide an interdisciplinary therapeutic drug rehab and alcohol rehab designed to address the root causes of addiction.

With an emphasis on evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment methods, our facility offers the advanced clinical techniques necessary for treating both addiction and its co-occurring disorders.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve come to the right place.  Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them. 

Compensation Range: $60,320 - 76,960 per year

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:  

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits 
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities 
• Advancement opportunities within the organization 

Job Description

The Program Therapist is responsible for facilitating the clinical/patient interface, milieu management, and care coordination. Therapist conducts ongoing assessments and fulfills direct service, including individual, conjoint, family, group therapy, crisis management, and clinical supervision and/or professional consultation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes rapport and builds therapeutic alliance with patients
• Responsible for the case management of the patient record, including, assessments, individual treatment plan based on patient's needs, session notes, discharge plan and clinical discharge summary.
• Must be knowledgeable in relevant state regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and payer clinical guidelines and adhere to documentation policies.
• Ensures client records for assigned case load are comprehensive, completed within timeframes outlined in policy, and meet DBH documentation standards, including licensing, Joint Commission, and payer guidelines.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment of patients mental health status and adherence to psychiatric emergency and suicide protocols outlined in company policy. 
• Must have an understanding of the required documentation, the ability to document properly, and in a timely manner
• Facilitation of process and psychoeducation groups
• Responsible for family and social support involvement and documenting in patient record.
• Attends weekly Treatment Team and/or clinical meetings
• Knowledge of substance use disorder / mental health, family systems, and recovery resources in the community. 
• Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries and ethics and
• Follows reporting requirements and state mandates, as outlined by State and/or company policy.
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of patient at the time of admission, re-assessments as required, diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, suicide reassessments, nutrition screens, treatment plans(s), treatment plan reviews, concurrent reviews, and discharge summaries.
• Responsible for assisting with discharge planning and ensuring patient is provided with a continuing care plan upon discharge. Ensures patients patients are discharged with sufficient refills to bridge the gap from discharge to their next physician appointment.
• Maintains case load and is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the patient record.
• Coordinates care with patient’s families, outside providers, and referents; and documents communication in patients record.
• Facilitates family/conjoint therapy clinically indicated and per policy
• Serves as a liaison with assigned patient’s physician and multidisciplinary treatment team, ensures appropriate medical is being provided to patient.
• Assumes responsibility of knowing when patients are in need of extensions or referrals, and actively participates in obtaining appropriate extensions/referral. 
• Participates in company trainings, webinars, individual and group supervision, and related meetings.
• Develop and present trainings on current evidence-based practices and relevant topics.
• Knowledge and adherence to HIPAA privacy rules.
• Discloses qualification to patients, as required by state regulatory body.
• Any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by Program or Clinical Director.

This is a full-time position that will work Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm. 

Qualifications

• Master’s level or higher degree in Psychology or Social Work (Registered Associate MFT, LMFT, Associate Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Psychological Assistant, or Licensed Psychologist)
• Significant experience working in with the eating Mental Health / Substance Use Disorder populations, including knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
• 1+ years’ experience in the field of mental health, substance use disorders
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria and related symptoms from the DSM-5
• Must have valid driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on our property
• First Aid/CPR certification, obtained within 90 days of employment and maintained current
• Computer skills adequate to perform required documentation

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.