Program Therapist - SUD, Outpatient

Posted: Friday, 10 April 2026
Valid Thru: Sunday, 10 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/10/2026 20:10:35
Indexed on: 04/10/2026 20:10:35

Location: Del Mar, CA, 92014, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Casa Palmera, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health, is hiring!

Description:

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 ensuring patients are provided with a continuing care plan upon discharge. Ensures patients are discharged with sufficient refills to bridge the gap between discharge to their next physician appointment.
  • Maintains case load and is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the patient record.
  • Coordinates care with patient's families, outside providers, and referents; and documents communication in patients record.
  • Facilitates family/conjoint therapy clinically indicated and per policy
  • Serves as a liaison with assigned patient's physician and multidisciplinary treatment team, ensures appropriate medical is being provided to patient.
  • Assumes responsibility of knowing when patients are in need of extensions or referrals and actively participates in obtaining appropriate extensions/referral.
  • Participates in company training, webinars, individual and group supervision, and related meetings.
  • Develop and present trainings on current evidence-based practices and relevant topics.
  • Any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by Program or Clinical Director.


Knowledge, Education, & Experience:
  • Master's level or higher degree in Psychology or Social Work (Registered Associate MFT, LMFT, Associate Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, Psychological Assistant, or Licensed Psychologist)
  • Significant experience working with Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders population, including knowledge of current evidence-based practices.
  • 2 + years' experience in the field of mental health, substance use disorders
Employee Status: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8: 30a, -5pm

Work Location: Del Mar, CA

Compensation Range: $70, 304-87, 000 annually

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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