Program Therapist (LMFT/AMFT / LCSW/ACSW / LPCC/APCC)
On-site · San Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
The Program Therapist is responsible for providing clinical services to clients in individual, family, and group settings, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT and DBT. This role includes ensuring compliance with documentation and billing standards for both public and private clients, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and providing supervision to trainees. Additional duties include crisis intervention, care coordination, psychoeducation, and maintaining comprehensive documentation in an electronic health record system. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field and an active California license.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
- Active, unrestricted California license as LMFT/AMFT, LCSW/ACSW, LPCC/APCC, or Clinical Psychologist/Associate.
- Minimum of 1 year full-time post-master’s experience providing direct client services in a mental health or co-occurring disorder program.
- Qualified Supervisor for AMFTs/MFT Trainees per BBS standards.
- Valid and current CPR/First Aid, TB clearance, Driver’s License, DOJ/Federal background clearance, and Employment Physical Exam.
- Minimum 6 months experience treating co-occurring and SUD populations.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of private/commercial insurance workflows, including concurrent review, discharge planning, and authorization extension.
- Familiarity with EDI claims requirements, CPT/HCPCS codes and payer-specific documentation guidelines.
- Experience with DMC-ODS, ASAM criteria, and Joint Commission standards.
- Experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., KIPU).
- Training or certification in trauma-informed care, DBT, CBT, or relapse prevention.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
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