Mental Health Therapist - PhD

Mental Health Therapist - PhD

Primary Purpose / Overview

Pacific Quest (PQ) is committed to providing the highest quality of therapeutic care and communication currently available in Residential Treatment. The therapist serves as the leader of the treatment team in this dynamic process to implement the Integrative Therapeutic Approach which addresses the three primary components of integrative health; Functional Medicine, Integrative Psychiatry, and Developmental Psychotherapy.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Clinical Officer, and in collaboration with residential staff, the Therapist establishes and monitors treatment goals and objectives, guides residential staff in the intervention and monitoring process, and conducts clinical interventions. Clinical interventions must be consistent with the Integrative Therapeutic Approach and the Clinical / Treatment Structure which includes psychosocial diagnostic assessment, individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention and support, safety planning, professional documentation of activities, and care coordination involving the resident, designated family members, collaborating professionals, and the entire PQ team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and respond to Pacific Quest philosophy, policies, procedures, the Integrative Therapeutic Approach, and Clinical / Treatment Structure.
• Review all admissions information for all assigned residents in a timely manner, and immediately begin the treatment planning and care coordination process with particular attention to safety concerns. Contact parents within 24 hours of arrival to introduce yourself, discuss the resident's initial adjustment to Pacific Quest, and to arrange a first phone appointment.
• Conduct individual, group and family therapy. Average full-time caseload is 6 adolescents (AD) and / or young adults (YA). (Note : Caseloads may vary based on therapist skill, clinical complexity of cases, and program needs.)
• Document all clinical activities in a timely and professional manner - therapy notes are due within 48 hours of the session.

Minimum requirements for therapy :

Skills / Qualifications

Clearance

Salary Range & Benefits

Physical Demands

Pacific Quest is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Pacific Quest is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Human Resources at hr@pacificquest.org.

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Compensation details : 110000-140000 Yearly Salary

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