Bilingual (English / Spanish) AMFT / APCC - Therapist

About the role

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with multiple locations in Los Angeles County. Founded in 1971, we are committed to ethical and meaningful client care, aiming to improve community welfare through comprehensive substance use disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, at minimum, 20 hours per week of individual, family, and / or group counseling sessions.
• Assist in the development of Behavioral Wellness / Safety Plans for high-risk clients.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment planning and clinical discussions.
• Maintain accurate records by documenting client interactions in various electronic systems.
• Maintain client records according to HIPAA and 42 CFR, adhering to confidentiality requirements.
• Attend staff and agency meetings, and participate in agency-wide trainings as required.
• Understand and apply State and County requirements per Title 22, Title 9, and the SAPC DMC Provider Manual.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative assistance by reviewing and finalizing ASAM Assessments and Treatment Plans / Problem Lists.

Requirements

• Highly organized.
• Knowledge of 12-Steps.
• Knowledge of CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-based therapy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Willingness to work in a bilingual environment (English / Spanish).

Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to work effectively within a team structure.
• Ability to understand and comply with HIPAA regulations, policies, and behavioral health standards.
• Ability to conduct brief, evidence-based, and developmentally appropriate screenings and assessments.

Education / Training

• Registered as an AMFT or APCC.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university in psychology or a related field.
• Continuous compliance with all board requirements, including registration renewal.

Experience

• Minimum three years of working with acute Substance Use Disorder, psychiatric issues, and co-occurring disorders in a residential or outpatient setting.
• Extensive knowledge of integrated behavioral health, mental health recovery, age-specific growth and development.
• Experience with crisis management and behavior management.
• Ability to conduct brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings, and to conduct and / or arrange for more detailed assessments as indicated.

Special Conditions

• Willingness to undergo random drug screenings.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage