Mental Health Therapist - Masters Level

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.

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).
• Document all clinical activities in a timely and professional manner - therapy notes are due within 48 hours of the session
• Complete psychosocial diagnostic assessments on assigned residents, including self-report/interview, records review, mental status evaluation, DSM 5/ICD 10 diagnosis, and integrated summary within 7 days of arrival
• Facilitate transition planning throughout the resident’s stay in collaboration with all team members
• Complete and disseminate discharge recommendations two weeks before discharge
• Submit discharge summaries for review within one week from discharge (or sooner as indicated) in accordance with established Pacific Quest guidelines
• Provide exceptional and responsive customer service to all referral sources, resident’s, family members, and other stakeholders
• Maintain boundaries and flexibility in interactions
• On-call as assigned. Respond promptly and professionally in accordance with Pacific Quest guidelines. Respond to critical incidents immediately, provide clinical support, risk assessment and crisis intervention services as indicated, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents in accordance with Pacific Quest policy

Skills/Qualifications

• Masters degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related mental health field
• One year experience with behavioral healthcare; residential treatment is preferred
• Must hold an active clinical license in the United States and be able to actively work toward clinical licensure in the State of Hawaii; must also maintain/submit a record of activities in accordance with licensing regulations
• When eligible, must obtain and maintain clinical licensure in a timely manner. All activities related to licensure and communications with the licensure board shall be reported to the Clinical Director and Chief Clinical Officer
• Ability to be a team player, and to form mutually respectful relationships with everyone the therapist interacts with in their role at PQ
• Commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth necessary to meet the challenges of this position
• Able to lean into challenges and give 100% while at work
• Maintain valid CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification
• Annual Pacific Quest compliance training required

Clearance

• Fieldprint fingerprint scan and background checks
• Drug screen clearance
• Pre-employment physical and 2-step TB clearance; infectious disease clearance annually

Salary Range & Benefits

Salary range $70k-$95k. Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Healthcare including preventative health and wellness benefits; optional prescription, dental and vision benefits
Paid time off accrual and holiday pay
Paid parental leave
401k plan
Relocation assistance
Professional development/clinical license renewal stipend
Prodeals and discounts

Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, frequent sitting, standing and walking, may be required for long periods of time and may involve climbing stairs, walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and or moving up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

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.