AMFT Lead Therapist - PHP / IOP Mental Health Program

• Our program will provide PHP and IOP services for adults in a structured outpatient setting.
• We are looking for a part-time AMFT to support:
• Pre-admission screenings
• Assessment support
• Documentation
• Care coordination
• A few therapy groups per week
• This is a good fit for an associate-level clinician who wants:
• Flexible part-time clinical work
• Experience with assessments
• PHP / IOP programming experience
• Medi-Cal documentation experience
• Group facilitation experience, * The Part-Time AMFT Assessment & Group Therapist will support the admissions and clinical team.
• The main focus of the role is helping evaluate whether prospective clients are clinically appropriate for the program.
• This role may also support:
• Paid pre-enrollment screening
• Assessment-related services
• Care coordination
• Group coverage
• Intake support
• This is not meant to be a full caseload role at first.
• The goal is to have a flexible part-time therapist who can support assessments and help clinically as the program grows.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-admission screenings and assessment support
• Help evaluate client appropriateness for PHP / IOP level of care
• Gather clinical history and relevant documentation
• Support medical necessity documentation
• Help with requested status / pre-enrollment screening work as appropriate
• Coordinate with the Program Manager / Clinical Director on clinical fit and risk concerns
• Facilitate a few therapeutic groups per week as needed
• Provide documentation for all billable and non-billable client contacts as required
• Support warm handoffs and referral coordination when a client is not appropriate for the program
• Help with intake flow, client engagement, and follow-up
• Maintain a trauma-informed, professional, and client-centered approach
• Follow HIPAA, Medi-Cal, County, and program documentation requirements, * This position works under the supervision of the Program Manager / Clinical Director.
• Assessment work, documentation, and clinical recommendations will be reviewed according to program requirements and scope of practice.

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Estimated 10 to 15 hours per week to start
• Potential to increase hours as census grows
• Daytime availability preferred
• Some evening availability is a plus
• Expected start date: August 1 to August 15, 2026

Why Join Golden Coast Rehab

• Flexible part-time clinical role
• Gain experience with assessments, PHP, IOP, and Medi-Cal documentation
• Opportunity to support a new outpatient behavioral health program
• Potential to grow into more hours over time
• Supportive clinical oversight

• Current California AMFT registration in good standing required
• ACSW or APCC candidates may also be considered
• Experience with any of the following preferred:
• Assessment
• Intake
• Crisis work
• Outpatient mental health
• Community mental health
• PHP / IOP
• Substance use or co-occurring disorders
• Comfortable speaking with prospective clients and families
• Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills
• Comfortable facilitating groups or willing to learn
• Reliable, responsive, and organized
• Able to work onsite in La Mesa, CA
• Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus, but not required

• Please include a brief note with:
• Your AMFT registration status
• Assessment or intake experience
• Group therapy experience
• General availability

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour