Job Details

BACA is dedicated to providing the highest quality, evidence-based, compassionate mental health services to kids, teens, and their families. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are designed for patients experiencing moderate to severe mental health symptoms who require more intensive care than standard outpatient services.

We are seeking an Associate Therapist to work as part of our multidisciplinary team in our IOP.

Essential Functions:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with psychiatrists, psychologists, LMFTs/LCSWs, associates and trainees to address mental health needs in children, adolescents, and adults, as well as their families
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy as well as parent training for assigned patients in the IOP and PHP
• Assist in developing innovative treatment plans
• Provide individual, family, couples/parent support in the outpatient clinic as assigned.
• Coordinates care with outpatient clinicians/providers upon admission and discharge, as needed.
• May be asked to provide coverage for other trainees/associates as needs arise.
• Attend treatment team meetings and work collaboratively with the treatment providers.
• Document all therapy sessions, treatment plans, and progress updates in the client's electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities to stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in mental health and substance use treatment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Position Requirements:

• Master's degree required
• Active license in the state of California as a associate marriage & family therapist (AMFT) or associate clinical social worker (ASW), and/or associate professional clinical counselor (APCC)
• This position is Mon-Thu from 9:00 am-6:00 pm, 32 hrs per week. For part-time positions, the schedule would be Mon-Thu from 9am-1pm or Mon-Thu from 2pm-6pm
• This is a temporary position that will end after the associate becomes licensed in the state of California through the BBS
• Knowledge of acute adolescent and/or child psychological disorders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical record documentation in a timely manner

Travel Requirements: Daily travel to Berkeley Clinic

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At BACA, we are committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.