Psychotherapist - PhD/PsyD or LCSW/LPCC/MFT

We don’t just have a mission statement…we have a mission.

At Cielo House our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn’t just for our clients, it extends to every member of our team.

Cielo House realizes the strength of our practice is our exceptional staff. We support our clinicians in building a thriving and profitable caseload upon a culture of values of innovation, professionalism and healthy work/life balance. We are currently seeking a full time Psychotherapist - Ph.D., PsyD, LCSW, LPCC or MFT to provide therapy in our Burlingame location.

Compensation:

• Hourly service model
• Full time employees have the ability to earn $67,000 - 80,640 annually.

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree or Higher in Psychology
• MFT, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LPCC or LPCC or MFT Registered Associate, with valid license in good standing in the state of California
• Ability to communicate effectively the essential clinical features of each case and engage is case collaboration and treatment planning.
• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of the psychological and physiological effects of eating disorders.
• Knowledge of best practices for eating disorder, treatment, appropriate documentation, and clinical practice.

Advantages:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
• Paid time off.
• Student loan paydown plan
• EAP services at no cost
• Professional development/CEUs

Beneficial Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience providing psychotherapy for clients with eating disorders in either at an organizational or institutional setting or in a private practice setting is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Solid computer and basic technology skills
• Demonstrated history of professional growth and development.

Job Functions and Duties:

Provides primary individual, group and family psychotherapy to patients in all phases of treatment, with broad age ranges, predominantly of adolescents and young adults, and diagnoses of Eating, Mood, Anxiety, and DSM-IV Axis I Disorders as well as Axis II Disorders.

Provides specialized psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and multi-family groups according to education and training. Documents all treatment activities and significant contacts with the patient in accordance with Policies and Procedures. Records therapeutic interactions, data and therapeutic goals in concise, readable format in EMR system on a timely basis. Identifies significant changes in patients’ clinical status and communicates to appropriate member(s) of treatment team. Maintains all standards of confidentiality. Interacts professionally, respectfully and flexibly with patients, families and staff in performance of daily duties. Complies with continuing education requirements of field and completes required annual competencies. Calls insurance companies for authorizations and ongoing utilization management, writes appeals for clients, summarizing the medical necessity criteria met for each client.

Limitations:

• Therapists may not prescribe medications or perform other procedures requiring a specific licensure, for which they do not possess.

About The Cielo House:

Cielo House is an innovative group of treatment centers for eating disorders with 4 locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Cielo House Eating Disorder Treatment Centers are committed to using treatments that are scientifically proven; they also employ techniques designed to treat more than just the symptoms of eating disorder, but to help the person in all aspects of their life. At Cielo House, clients cultivate important life skills to take with them even after they move on from the program. Cielo House is a group of residential and outpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Centers for men, women & young adults with four separate locations throughout the San Francisco Bay area. We offer IOP, PHP and Residential Services.

Cielo House Eating Disorder Treatment Center is a proud member of the Refresh Mental Health network. Refresh provides outstanding operational support, infrastructure, and resources to allow clinicians to focus on what they do best — providing exemplary care to clients. This partnership allows us to offer additional resources and operational support while maintaining our local identity and leadership.

Cielo House Eating Disorder Treatment Center/Refresh Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA+ communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Refresh is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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