The Center for Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Services (CPCDS) is looking for a passionate Behavioral Health Therapist I to join the team! The CPCDS is an Addiction Medicine Services facility that treats co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.  Our program utilizes a harm reduction approach to treatment and offers a variety of treatment options from intensive outpatient, outpatient groups, individual therapy, medication management and collaboration with other ancillary support services.

This position is sign on bonus eligible!

$5,000 for a 1-year contract

$7,000 for a 2-year contract

$10,000 for a 3-year contract

 

This position will work in the Oxford Building (Oakland) with a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30am -5pm.

 

Responsibilities:

Engages in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Completes same-day clinical documentation and provides necessary information for service authorization. Periodically reviews cases and serious patient condition changes with the clinical team. Assesses and updates patient needs and treatment plans. Conducts new patient assessments and adapts treatment models under supervision. Provides individual and group therapy, involving families when needed, and educates patients on recovery. Documents all patient interactions and case management activities. Discusses additional service needs with the clinical team and makes referrals as necessary. Participates in treatment team meetings to review and update patient plans and monitor progress. Maintains daily clinical productivity records. Develops comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse needs.