Job Description
Job Description
Mental Health Therapist – AMFT, APCC, ACSW
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Setting: Mental Health Residential Treatment Facility
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $72,000 annually + benefits
Work Arrangement: In-Person / Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Mental Health Therapist (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW) to join a residential mental health treatment program in Palm Springs, CA.
The therapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team providing individual and group therapy, assessments, treatment planning, crisis support, and ongoing clinical services to clients receiving residential mental health treatment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an associate clinician looking to continue developing their clinical skills in a structured and supportive treatment environment while gaining valuable experience working with individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain an assigned caseload of residential clients
- Conduct initial assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations
- Provide individual psychotherapy sessions
- Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans
- Complete progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, discharge summaries, and other required clinical documentation
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nursing staff, case managers, behavioral health technicians, and other members of the treatment team
- Provide crisis intervention and support when appropriate
- Identify changes in client presentation, symptoms, or risk and communicate concerns to the appropriate clinical or medical staff
- Assist with discharge planning and continuity-of-care coordination
- Communicate professionally with families, outside providers, and referral sources when appropriate and authorized
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and client confidentiality
- Follow all HIPAA requirements, ethical standards, facility policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Participate in required clinical trainings, supervision, and staff meetings
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Current California registration as one of the following:
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- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
- Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
- Previous experience working in residential treatment, mental health, behavioral health, PHP/IOP, or a similar clinical setting preferred
- Experience providing individual and group therapy preferred
- Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and crisis-management skills
- Comfortable working with clients presenting with complex mental health needs
Schedule
Monday through Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This is a full-time, onsite position in Palm Springs, California.
Compensation & Benefits
$72,000 annually
The position also includes a benefits package.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate, dependable, and clinically motivated associate therapist who enjoys working in a collaborative residential treatment environment. You should be comfortable managing a caseload, conducting individual therapy, facilitating groups, developing treatment plans, and working closely with an interdisciplinary clinical team.
This position is well suited for an associate clinician looking to strengthen their clinical experience while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals receiving residential mental health treatment.