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Therapist ASW/AMFT/APCC (Per Diem) - Behavioral Health Services

Montage Health·Monterey, California

$57 - $76/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive clinical services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy across outpatient, PHP, IOP, and inpatient settings. Responsible for diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and maintaining accurate patient documentation in electronic health records.

Welcome to Montage Health’s application process!

Job Description

  • Therapists report to the Clinic Program Manager of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and are responsible for providing the following clinical services under the supervision of an assigned clinical supervisor (dependent on the needs of Behavioral Health Services):
  • Group psychotherapy as part of outpatient services, partial hospitalization programming (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP) in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Family psychotherapy
  • Therapy referral management (triage)
  • Crisis management
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Diagnostic assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Discharge planning

Per Diem Therapists will also be available to support needs throughout Behavioral Health Services, which can include the aforementioned responsibilities in our inpatient psychiatric unit (Garden Pavilion) and the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

In addition, therapists provide mental health education to patients and, as appropriate, to the community and other professionals. The Medical Director, Clinic Program Manager and other clinic providers will also furnish clinical and quality care-related feedback.

Important dimensions of this position include commitment to continuous learning, innovation, professionalism and working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, curiosity, focus on safety and a commitment to quality are essential attributes for this position.

Therapists are responsible for maintaining accurate and timely documentation in connection with the services they provide. This includes documentation of clinical interactions and treatment-related patient information in the electronic health record. Therapists are also expected to correspond with outside agencies/providers as it pertains to the coordination of patient care.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in therapy with individuals, couples, and/or groups.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Licensure/Certifications

Candidate is an actively registered associate pursuant of licensure with The California Board of Behavioral Sciences in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC).

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.

Training in an evidence-based practice is preferred (i.e.

Cbt, dbt, act, emdr).

Will complete mandatory 72 Hour Involuntary Holds Authorization course training by Monterey County to obtain certification.

Assigned Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.

Position Type

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$56.76

to

$75.92

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential

$3.39

Hourly Night Shift Differential

$5.09

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and active registration as an associate with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Must have at least 2 years of therapy experience and BLS certification.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Treatment Planning
  • Triage
  • Discharge Planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Clinical Evaluation
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Group Psychotherapy
  • Collaborative Care

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$57 - $76/hr
Location
Monterey, California
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Montage Health

Montage Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization with deep roots in Monterey County dating back more than 90 years. Independent and locally owned, Montage Health was created by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to deliver exceptional care to more people. Centered...

Salary listed on 63 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.

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