Program Therapist

Job Summary:

The Program Therapist assists with development of clinical programming, assesses fitness for programming, and is responsible for individualizing treatment based on each client’s needs. This role acts as a primary point of contact for clients enrolled in the treatment program. This position is tasked with development and oversight of a client’s overall treatment planning, and work with an average caseload of 8-10 clients. The Program Therapist will provide case management throughout the course of treatment, which includes thorough discharge planning at treatment completion. As primary point of contact, the Program Therapist will communicate and interact with families and referrers on a regular basis, and recommend additional therapies that are clinically indicated (e.g., family, couples, trauma, 12-Step).

It is expected that the Program Therapist will have the skills to de-escalate patients through ad hoc

1:1 interaction, as needed. The Program Therapist will work in collaboration with the Director of

Client Operations to facilitate transfer to a higher level of care if directed by the Clinical Director,

Medical Director or Program Director. The Program Therapist, in collaboration with the Director of Client Operations, will maintain positive relationships with various treatment facilities that may provide referrals. This may require proactive outreach to such facilities in support of the marketing directives set up by the Clinical Director, Medical Director, Program Director and the marketing team

General Responsibilities:

• Assessments/Admissions/Intake
• Assess appropriateness of clients for The Collective
• Consult with Intake Team as to any questions regarding intakes
• Upon intake, work with Clinical Director & Program Director to assign Individual therapist, Case Manager, Somatic Therapist and when necessary Family Therapy assignments for client
• Identify the need for psychological testing, collateral services, special medical services, etc.

Case Management

• Communicate regularly with referrers and families to provide updates on client treatment
• Incorporate information from multiples sources to guide treatment for individual clients
• Determine need for continuation and work with families/guarantors to secure treatment
• Regularly meet with clients for case management
• Provide documentation via EHR of client’s treatment and progress including notes and concurrent reviews for insurance reimbursement

Program Coordination

• Regularly communicate with Clinical Director, Program Director and the treatment staff
• Assist individual clinicians with Clinical Supervision/Consultation (when needed)
• Attend weekly Clinical Supervision Meetings
• Monitor CM, therapist, and group therapist EHR notes to ensure quality
• Maintain, and update Clinical Policies & Procedures as appropriate
• Continuations Analysis (ALOS, Residential vs. Day)

Meetings, Marketing, Etc

• Attend weekly treatment planning meetings with Clinical Director, Medical Director, and Program Director
• Attend and / or present at occasional conferences/marketing events
• Make occasional visits to other mental health facilities

On Call / Clinical Issue Response:

This is an on call position, the Program Therapist is available to manage / triage clinical issues as they arise

Education/Experience Required:

• Must have MSW, MFT, PhD, or PsyD
• Must have a California license: LCSW, LMFT
• Must have 5-7 years previous experience in case management and treatment planning

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated case management ability with a caseload of 10+ clients
• Skilled at making clinical assessment and appropriate recommendations
• Ability to support a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Some background in psychopharmacology/med management beneficial