Mental Health Therapist- Outpatient (AMFT, APCC, ACSW)

Company: Center For Discovery
Location: Portland
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Company DescriptionDiscovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBHs eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.Compensation Range:Associate Therapist- $65,000 - $70,000 per yearLicensed Therapist- $66,000 - $77,000 per yearThis position is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $2,000 retention bonus after 1 year!Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experienceOur Offer to You!We are dedicated to empowering our clinicians with their professional and personal development by providing:401(k)Healthcare benefitsVacation and sick daysEmployee referral programEmployee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.Resources to become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through IADEPSupport for pursuing multi-state licensureContinuing education (CE) programs and trainingSupervision hoursWeekly training opportunitiesAdvancement opportunities within the organizationJob DescriptionThe Mental Health Associate Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Center for Discovery Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitate clinical assessments, conduct therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.Essential Job FunctionsEnsures clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.Facilitates admission assessments and the admission process for new patients with professionalism, courtesy, and a welcoming attitude.Participates in weekly treatment team and communicates weekly treatment goals with all team members.Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients level of care.Facilitates process orientated and psychoeducation groups one to two times, daily.Required to sit at a meal and/or snack a minimum of once per week.Facilitates multi-family groups, family program, and/or family weekend.Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.Ensures discharge appointments are confirmed with patient and loved ones prior to discharge.this mental health therapist will Communicate with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.This is a full-time position working Mon-Fri.QualificationsThis position is offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $2,000 retention bonus after 1 year!Master or Doctorate degree in relevant fieldExperience working in behavioral healthcareCurrently hold clinical license in the state in which you are applyingNot sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. Thats why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, wed be happy to consider your application.Additional InformationWe 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/#CFD123Discovery 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.by Jobble

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