Associate Therapist / Licensed Therapist (Outpatient)

About the role

This is more than a clinical role. It's a chance to be present at the moments that change lives — and to grow into the therapist you're meant to become.

We believe in a simple but powerful vision: a community where everyone has access to the mental health care they need and deserve. Across our full continuum of care — PHP, IOP, residential, dual diagnosis, eating disorder, and adolescent services — our mission is clear: alleviate suffering, restore hope, and create lasting change for individuals, families, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy
• Support clients navigating mental health and co-occurring challenges
• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization when needed
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches accordingly
• Deliver care grounded in evidence-based practices, including DBT, CBT, CPT, IFS, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Develop individualized, clinically appropriate treatment plans
• Evaluate level of care needs based on medical necessity
• Support discharge planning to promote long-term success
• Complete progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in a timely manner
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory, ethical, and insurance standards
• Maintain accuracy, clarity, and clinical justification in all records
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including case managers, medical staff, and leadership
• Participate in case consultations and team meetings
• Career growth and professional development
• Engage in supervision and ongoing clinical development
• In-house training
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and best practice implementation
• Strengthen clinical judgment, documentation skills, and therapeutic approach

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• A current state license as a mental health therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC), with an active 1st associate number in accordance with the Board of Behavioral Services (BBS)
• One (1) year of experience in mental health / substance abuse treatment field preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working with culturally diverse individuals and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with diverse populations
• Familiarity with equity and/or diversity initiatives within an organization
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative to accomplish complex assignments with general instruction and guidance
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and integrity on the job with confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to organize time and other resources to perform multiple tasks
• Demonstrated ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to provide effective team leadership
• Proficiency in word processing and database and/or spreadsheet applications
• Valid Driver's License / Clean Driving Record
• Ability to pass Department of Justice (DOJ) Background Clearance