Primary Therapist

The dual diagnosis therapist is an experienced clinician working with dually diagnosed adults who have both substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. This position has clinical responsibility for the ongoing treatment of adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing severe and persistent substance use problems and mental illness. The position provides diagnostic assessment, formulates individual treatment plans in conjunction with the client and other individuals as indicated, as well as formulates diagnoses and completes treatment plan updates as evidenced through clinical chart review.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities of the Dual Diagnosis Therapist include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains clinical responsibility for the therapeutic treatment of clients who have a severe and persistent substance use disorder and mental health problems.
• Provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and completes necessary updates as required.
• Provides effective and efficient management of caseload. The number of open inactive cases must not exceed 10% of the total caseload.
• Participates in peer consultations, staff meetings, and continuing education. Diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, and treatment plan updates need supervisor’s signature. Charts need to be presented to supervisor on a regular basis.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, social work or a related behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must maintain a current and valid license/associate number to practice as a therapist in the State of California and CPR certification.

• Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated.
• Provides consultation and education service to individual and community groups as requested and possible.
• Participates in program development as requested and where possible.
• May assist in training and supervision of students or staff.
• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies, industry development, and innovation.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Pay: $27.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• Working in a treatment setting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person