Associate Therapist - Mental Health Treatment Center

Montare Behavioral Health is currently looking for Associate Therapists for its Mental Health Treatment Centers! We are currently hiring for our locations in the Tarzana area!

Join the Montare team as an Associate Therapist at our mental health treatment center that embraces a nurturing home-like atmosphere. The Therapist carries a diverse caseload and provides comprehensive counseling and therapeutic services including individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, and after care planning. We offer regular supervision and mentorship to support your professional growth and ensure the highest quality of care for our clients.

Schedule :

Full Time

Tuesday - Saturday / Sunday - Thursday

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for individual, group and family counseling sessions to discuss effective coping skills and assist clients in navigating their mental health diagnoses.
• Conducts client psychosocial assessment, develops and monitors the implementation of individualized treatment plans, carries out client intake process, and is available to solve any pertinent issues.
• Collaborates with treatment team comprised of clinical staff, including the clinical director, program director and counselors.
• Provide effective crisis management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of patient care through charting and documenting progress and provide service referrals when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries and with the staff, clients, families and visitors
• Perform any other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from accredited social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology program.
• Registration with State of California Board of Behavioral Health as an associate or licensed therapist with number.
• Experience working with mental health in a mental health treatment center preferred
• Experience working with veterans a plus!
• Able to maintain a professional manner with staff, clients, and visitors.
• Able to work in a fast paced setting, under pressure, and maintain open, and proper communication.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of an organization.
• Ability to relate harmoniously with staff and clients of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Experience in providing direct services to individuals, families and groups.
• Good Computer skills. Ability to navigate an Electronic Health Records System. Kipu experience a plus.
• Demonstrate professionalism, and strong boundaries with the clients.

Hiring Requirements :

• Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.
• For the mental health and eating disorder programs additional requirements include receiving DOJ / FBI fingerprint clearance or an exemption and a submission of a signed Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508). Clean Background is required.
• Renewal Health Group requires employees to be vaccinated with exceptions only as required by law (i.e. medical or religion).