Therapist - AMFT / APCC

BILINGUAL (ENGLISH / SPANISH) AMFT / APCC - THERAPIST

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

CRI-Help is a substance use disorder treatment center with several locations across Los Angeles County. We've been around since 1971 and are noted as an organization practicing integrity in our commitment to ethical and meaningful client care. Our mission is to improve the welfare of the community by providing first-class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families seeking freedom from the bondage of addiction, and we live out that mission everyday with our staff and clients.

As a nonprofit organization, CRI-Help is a qualifying employer affording our full-time employees the opportunity to begin, or continue, the process of seeking PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness). In addition, our benefits package for full-time employees is quite robust- especially the option for 100% employer-paid Medical insurance, including an additional 40% paid coverage for dependents, which accompanies our 401k with 4% match option nicely. Please see the full list of benefits below, especially the 12 paid holidays per year (we are a 24/7 facility, so not all employees will be able to take all 12 paid holidays off- but will still get paid for the holiday in addition to their hours worked).

CRI-Help is an amazing organization to be a part of and I strongly encourage you to consider joining the team! We opened a new facility in Lincoln Heights in January 2025 and are still hiring for all roles- keep referring back to https://crihelp.bamboohr.com/careers/ for current openings at all sites.

Basic Function

• Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team and deliver direct clinical services to individuals with a primary SUD and co-occurring disorder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, at minimum, 20 hours per week of individual, family, and / or group counseling sessions.
• Assist in the development of Behavioral Wellness / Safety Plans for high-risk clients.
• Participate in case conferences and treatment planning and clinical discussions in order to provide holistic, person-centered care and quality assessments. 
• Maintain accurate records by documenting, in various electronic systems, client interactions in accordance with guidelines established by CRI-Help, Inc., satisfying internal and external requirements. 
• Maintain client records according to HIPAA and 42 CFR, adhering to all participant confidentiality requirements and standards.
• Attend staff and agency meetings, and participate in agency-wide trainings as required.
• Understand and apply State and County requirements per Title 22, Title 9, and the SAPC DMC Provider Manual.
• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative assistance to clinical staff by reviewing and finalizing ASAM Assessments and Treatment Plans / Problem Lists, while working in collaboration with clinical staff to determine medical necessity
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Therapist II, Clinical Director, and / Program Manager.

Skills / Knowledge

• Must be highly organized.
• Must have knowledge of the 12-Steps.
• Must have knowledge of CBT, DBT, MI, and trauma-based therapy.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent documentation skills.
• Must be proficient in Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team structure.
• Must be bilingual (English / Spanish).

Education / Training

• Must be registered as an AMFT or APCC.
• Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited university in psychology, or a related field.
• Must continuously comply with all board requirements, including registration renewal.

Experience

• Must have a minimum three years of working with acute Substance Use Disorder, psychiatric issues, and co-occurring disorders in a residential or outpatient setting.
• Must have extensive knowledge of integrated behavioral health, mental health recovery, age-specific growth and development.
• Must have experience with crisis management and behavior management.
• Must understand and comply with HIPAA regulations, policies and behavioral health standards.
• Must be able to conduct brief, evidence-based and developmentally appropriate screenings, and to conduct and / or arrange for more detailed assessments as indicated. (Must be able to screen for risky, harmful or dependent use of substances, cognitive impairment, mental health problems, health-compromising behaviors, harm to self or others, and abuse, neglect, domestic violence, etc.)

Working Conditions

• Frequently remain in stationary positions, standing and / or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally crouching below the waist and / or reaching above the shoulders.
• Occasionally lifting and / or moving objects up to 20 lbs.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To

• Therapist II, Clinical Director, and / or Program Manager

Position Type

• Full-Time, In-Person, Exempt, Salaried

Pay Range

• $70,304 - $75,000 / Year

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage

CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability.