Job Description

CAST Centers is an outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment

center. We are in search of an experienced therapist who is team

oriented with a desire to evolve in their clinical experience and join an exceptional

team of professionals. We work with people to increase their capacity for well-

being and improve their quality of life and we are looking for someone that carries

this same value in their work and in their life. This is a part-time, in-person position

and limited telehealth. The clinician will provide direct mental health and

substance abuse treatment services with individuals and groups to Outpatient IOP

and PHP clients.. This includes group therapy, individual therapy, case

management and other supportive clinical services. The role of the Therapist or

Counselor at CAST Centers is to address problems faced by the client regarding

behavioral, environmental, psychological and psychosocial stressors. Therapists

and Counselors work closely with the clinical team, including a Program Director,

LSCW, Clinical Manager, LMFT to ensure comprehensive and supportive care for

the client. We can offer BBS approved supervision if deemed appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

 Interviews the client to obtain psycho-social information regarding personal

history, prior experience with treatment and other relevant information to

diagnosis under the DSM V criteria

 Works as part of clinical team to provide client care

 Facilitates group and individual therapy sessions

 Designs and administers a therapeutic treatment plan based on the

requirements and needs of the client

 Identifies the issue(s) from the treatment plan, describes any repercussions

from previous issues and identifies any new issues, which may require

adjustment of the treatment plan

 Adjusts the treatment plan as necessary when indicated by the client

 Addresses the total needs and expectations of the client, inclusive of

medical, psychosocial, behavioral, and spiritual needs

 Collaborates efforts that focus on moving the client towards pre-established

goals

 Develops the client’s personal involvement in his/her treatment plan in

order to increase the client’s desire and ability for self-care

 Using evidence-based guidelines, as available, in the daily practice of

therapy

 Focuses on transitions of care, which includes a complete transfer to an

alternative care provider that is effective, safe, timely, and complete

 Expanding the interdisciplinary team to include client and/or their identified

support system, health care providers, including community-based and

facility based professionals (i.e., pharmacists, nurse practitioners, holistic

care providers, etc.)

 Moving the client to optimal levels of health and well-being

 Assists client throughout CAST network and community by acting as a

patient advocate

 Participates in CAST’s weekly team meetings and quality improvement

initiatives

 Coordinates with other healthcare professionals to assure good beneficiary

care throughout the continuum and maintain professional relationships

 Provides referrals/support for follow-up care

 Provides education to the client and families at their level of understanding,

when and where needed, in a culturally and linguistically appropriate

manner, to engage them in self-care management for their

highest/optimal level of health

 Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Experience

 Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis, treatment,

and follow up recommendations based on DSM V criteria

 Knowledge and understanding of treating BOTH mental health and

substance use disorders

 Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and privacy laws associated

with the treatment of clients in an outpatient treatment facility

 Ability to maintain confidentiality of information

 Ability to relate to and empathize with the client’s issues and trauma and

provide the appropriate feedback and appraisal of the situation

 Ability to appropriately handle stressful circumstances related to client’s

emotional reaction to certain situations

 Possess a strong understanding of clinical conceptualizations

 Possess a strong understanding of CAST program/services and

philosophies, and ability to clearly communicate them to clients

 Awareness of recovery principles and processes

 Master’s level degree in Social Work field or Clinical Psychology: ASW, LCSW,

MFT, LMFT or certification in counseling (CDAC).

 California clinical licensure in good standing (if applicable)

 A minimum of two years working in mental health and/or addiction

treatment or a related mental health field

 Previous experience working on a clinical team