Casa Serena Santa Barbara
Associate Therapist - Part Time
Casa Serena Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Associate Therapist - Part Time
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Casa Serena
is a women's only residential and outpatient treatment center. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate, and innovative individuals to the team in the position of PART TIME Associate Therapist! As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We offer engaging, culturally sensitive psychoeducation/process groups and love staff collaboration to enhance our curriculum. You will learn how to be confident running groups while we support self‑care for our team.
Benefits
1 Week of Paid Time Off
401K 10% matching plan
Education Assistance
EAP Program
Schedule Part time, to include evenings and weekends.
Primary Purpose and Function The Associate Therapist provides direct service to the clients including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis intervention.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling to clients using therapeutic interventions aligned with treatment goals
Conduct family counseling sessions to support healthy communication and family involvement in the recovery process
Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducation, and process groups as assigned
Develop and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and clinical team
Complete biopsychosocial assessments and other clinical evaluations as needed
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support effective discharge planning and care coordination
Respond to client needs with timely and appropriate crisis intervention
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with Joint Commission standards and state licensing requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Team to support client care and organizational needs
Requirements Core Competency
Knowledge of substance use and mental health treatment, family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community
Group facilitation
Treatment planning & progress notes
Therapeutic crisis intervention
Discharge planning
Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (EMR)
Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally
Possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit
Cultural competency and client‑centered care approach
Minimum Qualifications
Registered associate in a related field (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or equivalent required
Master's degree in MFT, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field required
Current professional liability insurance preferred
Current CPR & First Aid Certification and TB/Health Screen within 60 days of employment (or willing to obtain upon 7 days of hire)
Basic computer skills, experience in MS Office or Google Suite preferred
Experience in a behavioral health treatment facility preferred
Coursework in psychology, addiction studies or social work preferred
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and insurable by our insurance carrier
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and respond quickly to emergencies
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
Exposure to clients in emotional distress or crisis situations
Work performed in office, residential, or detox environment
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Casa Serena
is a women's only residential and outpatient treatment center. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate, and innovative individuals to the team in the position of PART TIME Associate Therapist! As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We offer engaging, culturally sensitive psychoeducation/process groups and love staff collaboration to enhance our curriculum. You will learn how to be confident running groups while we support self‑care for our team.
Benefits
1 Week of Paid Time Off
401K 10% matching plan
Education Assistance
EAP Program
Schedule Part time, to include evenings and weekends.
Primary Purpose and Function The Associate Therapist provides direct service to the clients including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis intervention.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling to clients using therapeutic interventions aligned with treatment goals
Conduct family counseling sessions to support healthy communication and family involvement in the recovery process
Facilitate therapeutic, psychoeducation, and process groups as assigned
Develop and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the client and clinical team
Complete biopsychosocial assessments and other clinical evaluations as needed
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support effective discharge planning and care coordination
Respond to client needs with timely and appropriate crisis intervention
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with Joint Commission standards and state licensing requirements
Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Team to support client care and organizational needs
Requirements Core Competency
Knowledge of substance use and mental health treatment, family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community
Group facilitation
Treatment planning & progress notes
Therapeutic crisis intervention
Discharge planning
Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (EMR)
Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally
Possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit
Cultural competency and client‑centered care approach
Minimum Qualifications
Registered associate in a related field (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or equivalent required
Master's degree in MFT, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field required
Current professional liability insurance preferred
Current CPR & First Aid Certification and TB/Health Screen within 60 days of employment (or willing to obtain upon 7 days of hire)
Basic computer skills, experience in MS Office or Google Suite preferred
Experience in a behavioral health treatment facility preferred
Coursework in psychology, addiction studies or social work preferred
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and insurable by our insurance carrier
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and respond quickly to emergencies
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
Exposure to clients in emotional distress or crisis situations
Work performed in office, residential, or detox environment
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