Mental Health Therapist Job at Octave (Los Angeles)

Job Description

The Licensed Clinician works within an organizational structure to provide high quality behavioral health care to our clients. Octave Clinicians will join a diverse clinical team in providing therapy in a collaborative, client-centered, evolving environment. Octave Clinicians demonstrate strong clinical service thinking, informed by evidence-informed therapies. It is our effort to drive quality access and customize mental health treatment plans and service delivery for our clients. This role requires in-office availability at our Westwood office in Los Angeles in addition to having the ability to work remotely. Our salaried Clinician role provides client-facing hour standards, schedule flexibility, and benefits.

Job Responsibility

Conduct Assessments: Perform comprehensive assessments to understand clients' psychological and emotional needs, including gathering information about their background, medical history, and presenting issues
Develop Treatment Plans: Create individualized treatment plans with measurable goals that align with clients' needs and therapeutic objectives
Provide Therapy: Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions. Engage clients in a therapeutic process that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and positive change
Monitor Progress: Track client progress using standardized measures such as the PHQ9 and GAD7,and adjust treatment plans as needed to meet evolving needs and goals, providing feedback and encouragement
Crisis Intervention: Respond to clients in crisis, using de-escalation techniques and assessing safety risks, with follow-up action as necessary
Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and primary care providers, to provide comprehensive care and coordinate treatment
Document Sessions: Maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential records of client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards
Stay Informed on Best Practices: Keep up-to-date on current research, treatment methods, and clinical best practices to ensure high-quality care
Participate in Supervision and Training: Attend regular supervision sessions, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and remain compliant with licensing requirements
Assignment Participation: Complete weekly administrative tasks including attendance of team/manager meetings, contribution to company initiatives such as Quality Assurance (QA) note review, and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, or Family and Child Counseling
Must be registered with the California State Education Department Office of the Professions as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC
Clinicians are required to maintain appropriate licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Science
At least 1 year of related post-license clinical experience required
PsyD, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW
Current License in California
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able and willing to work from our Westwood office in Los Angeles, CA and have a remote setting that you can practice virtually in

Nice to have

Passionate about improving mental healthcare outcomes and expanding access to behavioral health services
Strong foundation in and commitment to evidence-based practices, with a focus on case conceptualization as a key element of quality therapy
Open to treating clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and varying presentations, with an emphasis on culturally responsive and competent care
Flexible and adaptable in approach, with a commitment to continual learning and professional growth
Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, and thrive in a culture of feedback and transparency
Authentic, humanistic, and relationship-driven, focusing on holistic care for individuals beyond their symptoms
Demonstrates resilience, adaptability to change, and effective self-care in a professional setting
Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to external stakeholders, including psychiatrists and primary care physicians

What we offer

company sponsored life insurance, disability and AD&D plans
Voluntary benefits such as 401k retirement, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, dependent care and commuter/parking options
generous Paid Time Off
paid parental leave benefits

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