Program Therapist - SUD Residential

Cliffside Malibu

Cliffside Malibu is one of the nation's premier drug and alcohol treatment centers, nestled in the Santa Monica mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California.

Cliffside Malibu caters to discerning clients in a luxurious setting.

Cliffside Malibu incorporates the Stages of Change model in its clinical modalities.

Each client is assessed and placed in an individualized treatment plan that includes a holistic, healthy approach to lasting recovery.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place.

Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Position Summary:

The Program Therapist is responsible for facilitating the clinical/patient interface, milieu management, and care coordination.

Therapist conducts ongoing assessments and fulfills direct service, including individual, conjoint, family, group therapy, crisis management, and clinical supervision and/or professional consultation.

Essential Job Functions:


* Establishes rapport and builds therapeutic alliance with patients


* Responsible for the case management of the patient record, including, assessments, individual treatment plan based on patient's needs, session notes, discharge plan and clinical discharge summary.


* Must be knowledgeable in relevant state regulations, Joint Commission Standards, and payer clinical guidelines and adhere to documentation policies.


* Ensures client records for assigned case load are comprehensive, completed within timeframes outlined in policy, and meet DBH documentation standards, including licensing, Joint Commission, and payer guidelines.


* Responsible for ongoing assessment of patient's mental health status and adherence to psychiatric emergency and suicide protocols outlined in company policy.


* Must understand the required documentation, the ability to document properly, and in a timely manner


* Facilitation of process and psychoeducation groups


* Responsible for family and social support involvement and documenting in patient record.


* Attends weekly Treatment Team and/or clinical meetings


* Knowledge of substance abuse disorder / mental health, family systems, and recovery resources in the community.


* Knowledge of current legal standards pertaining to professional practice, reporting requirements, professional boundaries and ethics and


* Follows reporting requirements and state mandates, as outlined by State and/or company policy.


* Conducts biopsychosocial assessments of patients at the time of admission, re-assessments as required, diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, suicide risk assessments, suicide reassessments, nutrition screens, treatment plans(s), treatment plan reviews, concurrent reviews, and discharge summaries.


* Responsible for assisting with discharge planning and ...