What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Sonoma County position at Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services is a residential treatment program designed specifically for teens ages 12-17 suffering from mental health and substance abuse conditions. The Muir Wood environment helps build strong peer relationships essential in early recovery, many of which blossom into enduring friendships. Our programs fill a crucial need by making mental healthcare available to the vast majority of families in need.
For more information on our programs, please visit our website : https : / / muirwoodteen.com /
The Therapist is responsible for providing residential addiction and mental health treatment as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. The therapist fulfills direct service, including individual / family and group psychotherapy, consultations, and crisis intervention. The Therapist directly interfaces with residents and families. Facilitate individual and group therapy; coordinate 12-step programming, management of daily milieu, and providing leadership to support staff. Report directly to the Clinical Director as part of the clinical management team. Will hold a caseload minimum of 5 clients, running group therapy sessions, and participating in the weekly treatment team meetings.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Conduct assessments of clients at admission and re-assessments as required
- Conduct ACRQ at time of admission and at time of discharge
- Conduct twice weekly individual therapy sessions with assigned caseload
- Communicates with third-party insurance provider upon admission (or as necessary)
- Maintains comprehensive clinical documentation that meets or exceeds relevant legal, ethical, and accreditation standards
- Responsible for providing direct therapeutic services in the form of diagnostic assessments and treatment for all clients
- Provide weekly group therapy with residents as needed and directed by Clinical Director
- Facilitate Treatment Planning in the absence of the Clinical Director
- Working knowledge of KIPU electronic health records and CARF charting standards
- Responsible for parent / Referent communication and case management for client caseload (with client’s written consent)
- Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries, and related issues
- Provide in-service training to staff and trainees on topics as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, etc
Requirements :
Qualifications :
License / Certification :
Work Location : In person
Compensation :
75,000 - $85,000 (AMFT, ACSW or APCC)
90,000 - $125,000 (Licensed PhD, PsyD, LMFT or LCSW)
Muir Wood Adolescent & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000
