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Akua Behavioral Health

We are looking for a highly skilled therapists to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in various aspects of our mental health and addiction program including group therapy, family therapy and individual therapy.

Therapists Wanted – Immediate openings for the Sacramento CA Region – Orange and Fair Oaks locations in the city of Fair Oaks CA and our Terra Loma location in the city of Rancho Cordova CA.

****Signing Bonus – $2500 (paid after completion of hiring probation period for Full Time Employees). *****

Required experience:

Looking for AMFT and/or LMFT with Experience in the Substance Abuse/Mental Health field preferred.

Psychodynamic and/or Family system modality experience required. Must be able to manage case load of 10 to 12.

• At least 2 years’ experience working with trauma, addiction, eating disorder or mental health disorders
• Is skilled in EMDR, somatic work, brain-spotting and other therapeutic modalities, or is willing to seek training
• Has experience with insurance care coordination and utilization reviews
• Has experience with clinical intake processes
• Is creative, responsive, and passionate about their treatment approach with patients
• Interested in bringing creative ideas, passion, and expertise to further enrich and develop our dynamic program Has background and experience with psychodynamic, family systems, DBT, CBT, attachment-focused, and humanistic approaches
• Has background and experience with psychodynamic, family systems, DBT, CBT, attachment-focused, and humanistic approaches
• Can cultivate a compassionate and empathic healing space for our clients
• Has ability to recognize countertransference issues and can actively seek supervision and peer support

Qualifications:

•     MFT Trainee, Associate or Licensed. (Required)
•     Recent Health Screen/Physical (Required)
•     TB Clearance (Required)
•     Current CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)
•     Live Scan (Required) **Fair Oaks Mental Health facility – Applicants must have the ability to pass a FBI and Department of Justice criminal background clearance and requirements below**
•     Proof of COVID19 Vaccination (Required)
•     Valid Driver License

Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Reports to Executive Clinical Director and/or Regional Director
  
•     Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions for Residential clients
•     Participate in case management and care coordination, including utilization reviews and treatment team meetings
•     Maintain appropriate and timely contact with referring professionals
•     Detailed and timely documentation, including: biopsychosocial assessment, weekly goal setting and treatment planning, session progress notes, discharge reporting/recommendations
•     Participate in collaborative therapeutic, work environment

Benefits:

    Starting Salary Based on Experience

    Comprehensive medical benefits for Full-Time

Akua Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized Mental Health, and Substance Abuse treatment program for adults. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Akua meets the highest quality standards for behavioral health and client care.