Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist – IOP & PHP Programs

Location: 417 Recovery – Palm Desert
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Overview

417 Recovery is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Mental Health Therapist to join our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team. In this role, you will provide structured, evidence-based mental health treatment to adolescents experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring mental health challenges.

Our evening schedule allows us to support clients who require flexible treatment options while maintaining work, school, or family commitments. At 417 Recovery, we are committed to delivering high-quality, client-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term recovery.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive therapeutic services, ensuring clients receive individualized treatment that supports stabilization, emotional regulation, and overall wellness.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5 and ICD-10 criteria to develop individualized treatment plans.
Facilitate daily group therapy sessions within IOP and PHP levels of care using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions.
Provide individual and family therapy sessions to address treatment goals, improve communication, and support long-term recovery.
Implement crisis intervention and risk assessment procedures to ensure client safety and stabilization when needed.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and program standards, including treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and support staff to coordinate care and monitor client progress.
Participate in case consultations, team meetings, and treatment planning reviews.
Support discharge planning and continuity of care through referrals and aftercare coordination.
Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance client outcomes.

Skills & Qualifications

Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Associate-level clinicians encouraged to apply).
Experience providing therapy in IOP, PHP, outpatient, or behavioral health settings preferred.
Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and ICD-10 documentation standards.
Demonstrated experience facilitating group therapy in structured treatment settings.
Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, and behavioral interventions.
Skilled in crisis intervention, safety planning, and de-escalation techniques.
Strong clinical documentation skills and understanding of HIPAA compliance.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced structured treatment program with evening hours.

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

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