Job Abstract

PRN - Masters Level Therapist roles available – apply today!

We are hiring a compassionate and experienced Masters Level Co-Occurring Therapist to work as a PRN with our residents at Serenity Knolls in the beautiful San Geronimo Valley! This is a key role whose primary goal is to provide a safe, supportive, nurturing environment for our residents who have co-occurring disorders (substance use disorder and mental health disorder). Serenity Knolls is a 42-bed co-ed facility with 6 detox beds serving ages 18 and over. The Knolls is a 12 step based, social model residential treatment center that uniquely combines the traditional social model of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic and evidence based practice.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for roles at SERENITY KNOLLS varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, SERENITY KNOLLS provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

Role Location: CALIFORNIA

Calculated Hourly Range for role Co-Occurring Therapist

State - California: $34.00-$44.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

Serenity Knolls does not provide benefits for the PRN Therapist role.

Serenity Knolls provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our Full Time Therapists. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS

This role is as needed and days will vary based on the needs of the facility.

RATE OF PAY: $34.00-$44.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE THERAPIST

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
• One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.