Therapist - Residential Treatment Program

Casa Palmera, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health

Location: Del Mar, CA 92014, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 30 July 2026

Job Description

Casa Palmera, a division of Discovery Behavioral Health is hiring a Therapist - Residential Treatment Program in Del Mar, CA. This is a full-time position, and paying $75,000.00–$95,000.00/year.

Position Summary:

The CP Therapist works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Clinical Model. Therapist responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, providing milieu interventions, leading psychoeducational and process-oriented therapy groups, facilitating clinical assessments, conduct individual and family therapy sessions, and other case management tasks, as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Ensure clinical documentation is completed timely throughout the course of treatment.
  • Establish therapeutic rapport with patients and families/loved ones.
  • Carries a case load of 5-7 patients.
  • Completes appropriate number of therapy sessions weekly for patients, including family/support system sessions aligned with the patients' level of care.
  • Facilitates the process orientated and psychoeducation groups daily/weekly.
  • Provides utilization reviews to insurance companies, providing appropriate clinical information to obtain initial authorization and continuing stay authorization, as necessary.
  • Assesses patients for suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
  • Communicate with the Utilization Review Department regarding authorization and payment.
  • Begins discharge planning on day of admission for all patients.
  • Completes discharge session with patient to ensure coping skills, transition plan, and resources are understood and intact.
  • Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge.
  • Effectively manages crises in sessions and the milieu.
  • Provides support to milieu staff in their interactions with patients and their loved ones.
  • Works collaboratively with the entire treatment team and milieu staff to always ensure the highest level of clinical quality.


Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in relevant field, required
  • Completion of state requirements and state license to conduct therapeutic interventions required
Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8: 30am-5pm

Work Location: Del Mar, CA

Compensation Range: $75, 000-95, 000 annually

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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