Casa Serena·Santa Barbara, California
The Associate Therapist provides direct clinical services including individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Responsibilities include creating treatment plans, conducting assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.
Description Casa Serena is a women's only residential and outpatient treatment center. We are currently looking to add creative, compassionate, and innovative individuals to the team in the position of Associate Therapist!
As Santa Barbara's only licensed and accredited treatment program for women, we deliver high quality integral care in a collaborative team environment. Our unique curriculum is designed to help women and staff flourish. We offer engaging, culturally sensitive psychoeducation/process groups and love staff collaboration to enhance our curriculum. You will learn how to be confident running groups while we support self-care for our team.
3 weeks of Paid Time Off 90% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance 401K 10% matching plan Subsidized certification trainings available to enhance your path to licensure. EAP Program Practice your passion and learn new modalities!
Primary Purpose and Function The Associate Therapist provides direct service including individual, couple/family and group psychotherapy, consultations and crisis intervention.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Provide weekly individual therapy with clients Provide weekly family therapy with clients and their family members Facilitate Groups Create and update Treatment Plans Complete Biopsychosocial and other Assessments as needed Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning Crisis Intervention EMR Documentation and compliance with TJC Standards and state licensing requirements Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director and CEO
Core Competency (minimum skills, knowledge and experience needed to perform essential functions and responsibilities) Knowledge of eating disorders and mental health treatment, family systems and 12 step recovery resources in the community Psychoeducational group facilitation Group Notes Therapeutic interventions Crisis Management Should possess a professional demeanor and a collaborative spirit. Have a general understanding and/or training in cultural diversity issues.
License or Certification in a related field (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) or equivalent Two years of experience in a behavioral health treatment facility, eating disorders preferred. Current professional liability insurance. Ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally with clients, administration.
Market context
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.
