Job Summary
Pacific Beach, San Diego
Role Definition:
The therapist will provide targeted mental health services to adolescents and transitional aged youth at Altura Health. This role encompasses the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions prevalent in this age group, such as anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues. Therapists must maintain professional boundaries and adhere strictly to ethical guidelines, focusing solely on therapeutic interventions without overlapping into domains reserved for medical professionals.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker is preferred. AMFT, APCC or MSW is required
- Certifications: Certification in Adolescent Mental Health or similar is preferred.
Experience:
- General Clinical Experience: Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
- Specialized Experience: At least 2 years of experience specifically with adolescents and transitional aged youth. Experience in conducting group and individual therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and family systems therapy.
Skills:
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using clinical assessment tools tailored for adolescents, familiarity with electronic health record systems, and ability to conduct teletherapy sessions as required.
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, resilience, and the capacity to engage with young clients and their families effectively.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and continuing education allowances.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance, including potential for remote work arrangements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person