Therapist 1

About the role

Serenity Knolls is located in the San Geronimo Valley, just 10 minutes west of Fairfax. The facility has a capacity of 42 beds and serves individuals aged 18 and older, including 6 beds designated for detox. As a 12‑step based, social model residential treatment center, Serenity Knolls combines traditional social models of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and evidence‑based practices. Purpose Statement: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group, or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for the patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge, or after‑care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers at all times.
• When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
• Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with a comparable patient population required.
• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers, or eligibility for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

Rate of pay: $32‑$40 per hour

Schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate to Forest Knolls, CA 94933 preferred; work location is in person.