Associate Therapist - SUD - Steelgem

The Edge Treatment Center is a dynamic addiction recovery provider located in Santa Ana. The Edge prides itself on serving its community. We do so with a transparent, collaborative culture fueled by genuine compassion for those in recovery. Our success rate is due to the long term and community support created by our team that is empowered to adapt to the needs of the client. Our team includes a dedicated housing support team, weekend activities team, and operations team to allow you to focus on supporting your modest caseload.

We know there is no one way to recover and are dedicated to helping the client find their path. We’re out to change the addiction treatment landscape … and have fun doing it. If you feel you’re a right fit for our community, apply now! 

About the role

As a Associate Therapist, you will be playing a front-line role for a supportive and client focused organization. Our small caseloads for more personalized care and innovative approaches allows you to meet the client's needs in a community setting. We have set meeting times and guaranteed administrative time to complete documentation and notes.

As a Therapist, you will play a critical role in clinical care, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. This role requires a high level of empathy, the ability to set boundaries, and the desire to work on a multidisciplinary team committed to supporting individuals.

What you'll do

• Client Care
• • Provide individualized treatment plans that include a combination of individual and group therapy, and other evidence-based practices.
  • Develop strong client rapport for long term relationships.
  • Develop realistic treatment goals with clients in accordance with ethical and legal protocols .
  • Motivate clients to actively participate in their own recovery and treatment process, assisting them with learning skills and gain knowledge to improve their lives.
  • Provide therapy to individual, family, and groups, adapting to the evolving needs of the clients.
• Documentation and Compliance
• • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and treatment plans, ensuring they are compliant with state and federal standards.
  • Maintain confidentiality of records.
  • Attend Clinical Supervision
• Teamwork
• • Attend and participate in clinical and community meetings.
  • Maintain a culture of care conducive to clients and staff.
  • Provide and receive constructive criticism.
  • Collaborate with other staff members (psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, clinicians) to perform clinical assessments and ensure comprehensive treatment

Qualifications

• • BBS Associate Number and Masters degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
  • Certificates & Licenses:  AMFT, ACSW, APCC
  • Previous experience working in outpatient, inpatient, detox, or residential treatment centers focus on dual diagnosis, mental health, addiction or substance use.
  • A strong desire to grow your skills and work with a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, KIPU or other EMR systems)
  • Familiarity with substance treatment industry: 12 step terminology, MAT, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), etc.
  • Ideal candidates would bring a speciality to the clinical team.
  • Negative TB test within past year.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and/or random drug screenings.

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.  
• 401(k) plan with employer matching. 
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.  
• Paid holidays.  
• Family Leave. 
• Employer paid Life Insurance. 

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