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Licensed MFT, LCSW or LPCC needed for Clinical Supervisor full time position in a Residential Treatment Program for men with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders located in San Jose, CA. A Master’s Degree and 4 years of clinical experience working in a Behavioral Health care setting, plus Quality Assurance experience. Residential experience is a plus. Must have completed BBS approved course work for clinical supervision for supervising staff and/or interns. Ability to work with clients of different ethnic and social backgrounds required. Candidates must be detail oriented with strong verbal and written skills. Computer skills are required, specifically the ability to enter data and access information in Electronic Health Records. Drug Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal (Title 22) experience is a plus. Candidates with Bi-lingual skills encouraged to apply. Applicant must have valid CDL. Non-smoker preferred.

Compensation - $70k per year
Excellent benefits that include full medical, dental, retirement plan, plus 2 weeks vacation after first year 4 weeks per year thereafter.

Send resume to:
Tina Sentner
Horizon South
650 S. Bascom Avenue
San Jose, CA 95128
FAX 408-295-8544
or e-mail hsojobs@hsimail.org
www.horizonservices.org

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Palo Alto Therapy is Hiring!

Palo Alto Therapy (now in San Jose and Palo Alto) is a growing, high-end counseling center that is dedicated to providing quality mental & behavioral health services to those who are struggling with anxiety and depression problems. We also focus on providing excellent support and training to our therapists. We specialize in helping our clients (children through adults) overcome panic, social anxiety, worry, OCD, depression, among many other emotional difficulties, using evidence based therapy, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Licensed therapist (LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) needed, part-time or full time (2 evenings a week and a full day-Saturdays required). Your time will be mostly in San Jose with one meeting a week in our Palo Alto office.

Our Ideal Applicant...

Experience (or strong motivation to learn) providing evidenced based and cognitive behavioral psychotherapy/counseling to children/teens/parents/couples and adults with anxiety and depression problems and a solid understanding of these methods.

Willingness & motivation to stay on top of the latest research and evidence based methods through regular training.

Would like to develop a career with Palo Alto Therapy and who is passionate about providing exceptional therapy to high functioning clients in a supportive, kind, and honest manner.

Great Opportunity with Palo Alto Therapy...

• Excellent, motivated, and friendly clients
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• Supportive, multidisciplinary, high achieving, fun, and professional team of therapists
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• Independent working environment with limited meetings and business duties
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• Amazing support staff
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• Make positive changes and develop various programs of interest
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• Regular consultation, training, and support with certified cognitive therapist and founder of Palo Alto Therapy

And we've created an environment where the lion's share of your time is spent doing exactly what you love. . . THERAPY!

Compensation ranges from $50-$95 an hour depending on experience and training.

Next Steps...

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter, resume, and your answers to the following questions to Ernest Schmidt at Palo Alto Therapy by replying to this post or through our website, or at info@paloaltotherapy.com.

Supplemental Questions (Required):

1. Explain what draws you to using CBT or other evidence based methods?
   
2. What training do you have in CBT? Specific books you have read? If somewhat limited, describe your motivation/willingness to pursue this.
   
3. Describe how you would work with someone with panic attacks, social anxiety or OCD (you choose and specify which disorder) and your experience helping clients in this area, if you have limited experience in this area, please discuss your approach with clients who have depression or anxiety problems.
   
4. What interests you in working with Palo Alto Therapy? What are your career goals?
   
5. What age groups do you have experience working with and would like to work with if hired?
   
6. What days and hours are you available to work?
   
7. What are your hourly salary requirements? You must specify a dollar amount or an hourly range to be considered.

Depending on the interest and amount of applications, not everyone will receive a response.

For further details about Palo Alto Therapy visit our website at www.PaloAltoTherapy.com.
http://www.paloaltotherapy.com/employment/

Mental Health Clinician - CONTRACT *** STATEWIDE***

Responsible for completion of clinical evaluations of individuals referred by acute care or nursing facilities for a Level 2 pre-admission screening or resident review. These are individuals with a suspected or confirmed mental illness and who are seeking admission to a Medicaid certified nursing facility, or who are currently residing in a nursing facility whose physical and/or mental functioning has significantly changed. Communicates with service providers, reviews available medical records, consults with family or other collateral sources, and interviews the patient.  Uses a web based application to conduct an assessment and provide recommendations for a plan of care.

• LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, NP, or other qualified LMHP approved by CADHCS
• 3+ years’ experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning of individuals with mental / psychiatric disorders,  including complex differential diagnoses that are related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive issues, and dementia.
• Experience with geriatric population is preferred 
• Knowledge of:
•     Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Chapter 483
•     Psychiatric disorders as defined by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in use in California.
•     Standards of practice related to determination of Level of Care.
•     Standards of practice related to mental health, geriatric/other disorders typically requiring LTC placement
•     Public sector services and supports
•     Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
•    This position requires travel to various facilities to conduct evaluations.  A valid, unrestricted CA driver’s license and proof of car insurance is required 

Email resume to sclay@kepro.com for consideration. 

Thrive Family Therapy is looking for a licensed therapist to join our team. The position is part time, with room to grow. This position provides therapy services to an array of clientele including individual children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The position requires applicant the ability to work individually, while having the support of the team. Applicant will have the opportunity to be part of TFT’s energetic professional team, while building and maintaining an individual caseload. 

Thrive Family Therapy is a growing private practice business with the vision of growing into a useful therapy service to the community of Saratoga and surrounding areas. Thrive has the ability to see a wide range of people in need of therapeutic services; including adults, children, adolescents, couples, families, and parents. Thrive encourages its therapists to incorporate creative and successful strategies to address client issues effectively.   

If interested or for more information please visit our website at www.thrivefamilytherapy.org, click on employment opportunities
http://www.thrivefamilytherapy.org/employment.html