Careers at
Reconnect Center

Careers at Reconnect Center
Reconnect embodies a community oriented style workplace. If you are someone that values community, then Reconnect is the place for you! Our therapists work in unison with other modalities and practitioners to treat the client as a whole. As Reconnect expands, we are looking to grow our collaborative team.
Available Positions
Associate Primary Therapist
Job Title: Associate Primary Therapist (must have associate number) No trainees.
Location: Pacific Palisades
Level/Salary Range:
$30/HR (w/<1000 hrs)
$35/HR (w/1000+ hrs)
$40/HR (w/2500+ hrs)
Position Type:
PART-TIME (3 Shifts available)
Shift1: M-Th 12pm -3pm
Shift 2: M-Th 3pm-6pm
Shift 3: M-Th 12pm-6pm
Will Train Applicant(s): Experience required. Some training required and provided.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
SUMMARY
Provide mind body psychotherapy with adolescent and adult clients struggling with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and attachment wounding in an intensive outpatient setting. All sessions are one on one; individual. Work collaboratively on client treatment with multidisciplinary team. Expand approach to treating complex trauma by participating in Reconnects extensive RITTM Trainings, DID Training, and Janina Fisher’s part work!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinical focus on resourcing and resolving trauma symptoms at a steady pace.
- Integration of RITTM grounding and resourcing tools for emotional regulation.
- Provide psychoeducation about trauma, the nervous system, window of tolerance.
- Completes necessary clinical documentation on EMR system (KIPU) such as session biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, collateral notes, and discharge summary within 24 hours of session.
- Performs continuous assessment of client’s mental status for level of care appropriateness and possible risk behaviors.
- Participate in peer-to-peer insurance reviews to advocate for client’s treatment.
- Lead and liaison to other team members about progress, barriers and needs of clients.
- Required participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm PST (Currently over zoom).
- Attend trainings in RITTM, DID, and Janina Fisher
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- MA, MSW, PsyD, or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
- Must be registered with the BBS or Board of Psychology. No trainees.
- Required two (2) years of professional experience in direct patient care in the mental health field, preferred experience with complex trauma.
- A plus if trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
- Excellent Internet/Computer skills
- Experience: Two years of professional experience in direct patient care in the mental health field which includes one year of experience working in a client admissions position.
- Excellent phone/in person conversation skills while maintaining all levels of confidentiality.
- Managing details and providing flawless execution; naturally tech savvy.
- Excel at prioritizing workflow, possess an intuitive approach, and anticipate needs.
- Work independently by being self-directed and motivated; possess a high level of resourcefulness.
- Positive/Respectful attitude towards clients and co-workers
- Solution based approach/Team player
- Strong writing communication skills
To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected]
Licensed Group Facilitator
Job Title: Licensed Group Facilitator (No associates)
Location: Pacific Palisades
Level/Salary Range:
$100/HR
Position Type:
Part-Time; up to 20hrs weekly
(Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm)
Will Train Applicant(s): Experience required. Some training required and provided.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
SUMMARY
Provide group therapy with adolescent and adult clients with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and attachment wounding in an intensive outpatient setting. All groups are content driven (no process groups). Work collaboratively on client treatment with multidisciplinary team. Opportunity to learn about trauma by participating in Reconnects extensive RITTM Trainings, DID Training, and Janina Fisher’s part work!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate group therapy sessions and psychoeducational classes.
- Clinical focus on grounded integrative community experience; uphold group rules, align with the RITTM philosophy (e.g., no processing of trauma in groups).
- Provide psychoeducation about trauma, the nervous system, window of tolerance and various other trauma related topics. Also provide some basic therapeutic groups such as DBT, mindfulness, emotional regulation, attachment, family systems, relationships, etc.
- Integration of RITTM grounding and resourcing tools for emotional regulation.
- Awareness of how each client utilizes RITTM resourcing and encouraging tools during group when needed.
- Perform continuous assessment of client’s mental status for possible risk behaviors.
- Required participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm PST (Currently over zoom).
- Completes necessary clinical documentation on EMR system (KIPU) such as group notes within 24 hours of session.
- Assists in the development of new groups when need arises and in the ongoing evaluation of programs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- MA, MSW, PsyD, or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
- Must be licensed and in good standing with the BBS or Board of Psychology (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD)
- Required two (2) years of professional group therapy experience in the mental health field, preferred experience with complex trauma content.
- A plus if trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Gestalt, Mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing, or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
- Excellent Internet/Computer skills
- Experience: Two years of professional experience in direct patient care in the mental health field which includes one year of experience working in a client admissions position.
- Excellent phone/in person conversation skills while maintaining all levels of confidentiality.
- Managing details and providing flawless execution; naturally tech savvy.
- Excel at prioritizing workflow, possess an intuitive approach, and anticipate needs.
- Work independently by being self-directed and motivated; possess a high level of resourcefulness.
- Positive/Respectful attitude towards clients and co-workers
- Solution based approach/Team player
- Strong writing communication skills
To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected]
Somatic Experiencing Practitioners or Sensorimotor Psychotherapists
Job Title: Somatic Experiencing Practitioners (SEP) OR Sensorimotor Practitioners (SP)
Location: Pacific Palisades
Level/Salary Range:
$80/HR
Position Type:
Part-Time (2 shifts available, times, days not flexible)
Shift 1: M,W,F 12pm-3pm
Shift 2: M,W,F 12pm-6pm
Will Train Applicant(s): Experience required. Some training required and provided.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
SUMMARY
Working with either Somatic Experiencing/Sensorimotor modality with adolescent and adult clients with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and attachment wounding in an intensive outpatient setting. All sessions are one on one; individual. Work collaboratively on client treatment with multidisciplinary team. Expand approach to treating complex trauma by participating in Reconnects extensive RITTM Trainings, DID Training, and Janina Fischer’s part work!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Clinical focus on resourcing and resolving trauma symptoms at a steady pace.
- Integration of RITTM grounding and resourcing tools for emotional regulation.
- Provide psychoeducation about trauma, the nervous system, window of tolerance.
- Required participation in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm PST (Currently over zoom).
- Completes necessary clinical documentation on EMR system (KIPU) such as session progress notes and collateral notes within 24 hours of session.
- Perform continuous assessment of client’s mental status for possible risk behaviors.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Somatic: Must be trained in the somatic experiencing model created by Peter Levine; Levels I, II or III may apply.
- Sensorimotor: Must be trained in the sensorimotor model created by Pat Ogden.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in mental health field; preferred experience with complex trauma.
- Master’s degree in related field such as psychology, sociology, kinesiology preferred for Somatic; assumed for Sensorimotor.
- Excellent Internet/Computer skills
- Experience: Two years of professional experience in direct patient care in the mental health field which includes one year of experience working in a client admissions position.
- Excellent phone/in person conversation skills while maintaining all levels of confidentiality.
- Managing details and providing flawless execution; naturally tech savvy.
- Excel at prioritizing workflow, possess an intuitive approach, and anticipate needs.
- Work independently by being self-directed and motivated; possess a high level of resourcefulness.
- Positive/Respectful attitude towards clients and co-workers
- Solution based approach/Team player
- Strong writing communication skills
To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected]
Licensed Primary Trauma Therapists
Job Title: Licensed Primary Trauma Therapists
Location: Pacific Palisades
Level/Salary Range:
$90/HR
Position Type:
Part-time Employee
Monday to Friday 15-20hrs/week min. required
Must be able to provide hours over 3 to 4 different days.
No exceptions.
- Mon: 11am to 3pm
- Tues: 11am to 3pm
- Wed: 9am to 7pm
- Thurs: 2pm to 7pm
- Fri: 9am to 7pm
Will Train Applicant(s): EMDR or BSP certification required. Experience required. Some training required and provided.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
Summary
Provide mental health services including screening, assessment, individual psychotherapy, clinical case management and crisis intervention with adolescent and adult clients with complex trauma, dissociative disorders, and attachment wounding in an intensive outpatient setting. All sessions are one on one; individual. Provide leadership of your cases to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.Must be certified in EMDR and/or Brainspotting (all levels invited to interview). Expand approach to treating complex trauma by participating in Reconnects extensive RITTM Trainings, DID Training, and Janina Fischer’s part work!
Role and Responsibilities
- Evaluates and/or provides behavioral information on individuals and their families as required for evaluation, diagnosis, program planning, creating clinical treatment plans, and consultation.
- Assists in matters related to psychology, specifically to the provision of comprehensive services to clients.
- Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary diagnostic and consultation team of Reconnect.
- Maintain close communication with the Clinical Director about program training and policies.
- Provide psychoeducation about trauma, the nervous system, window of tolerance.
- Participate in peer-to-peer insurance reviews to advocate for client’s treatment.
- Lead and liaison to other team members about progress, barriers, and needs of clients.
- Required participation in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm PST (Currently over zoom).
- Complete necessary clinical documentation on EMR system (KIPU) such as biopsychosocial assessment, session progress notes and collateral notes within 24 hours of session.
- Perform continuous assessment of client’s mental status for possible risk behaviors.
- Completes mandatory RITTM training, Janina Fisher’s TIST Model training, and DID training.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- MA, MSW, PsyD, or PhD in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
- BBS or Board of Psychology license required.
- MFT, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD preferred.
AND
Experience:
- Two years of professional experience in direct patient care in the mental health field which includes one year of experience working in a client admissions position.
- Must be trained in trauma treatment modalities such as: EMDR and/or Brainspotting (all levels are invited to interview)
- Prefer experience in DMH documentation, experience with Recovery Model of mental health treatment.
To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected]
Resident Support Staff
Job Title: Resident Support Staff
Facility: Supportive Housing
Location: Brentwood
Level/Salary Range:
$22/hourly
Position Type:
Full-Time
Shift 1: 7am-3:30pm
Shift 2: 3pm-11:30pm
Shift 3: 11pm-7:30am
Will Train Applicant(s): Experience required.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
Summary
The focus of this fast paced role is to create and maintain a calm and safe environment that supports the residents daily living. Responsible for implementing all daily living tasks in an effort to assist residents while they attend outpatient programming.
Role and Responsibilities
- Monitor residents before, during and after treatment hours at residence
- Provide assistance for clients who need support navigating through daily living skills
- Work collaboratively with house manager to support clients with working towards goals (cooking, grocery shopping, maintaining adl’s)
- Develop rapport with clients and provide a safe environment for them.
- Monitoring entering and exiting residents coming in or leaving facility
- Communicate with treatment teams regarding clients’ progress and concerns.
All Shifts
- Maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth rehabilitation and facilitates the development of self-help skills among individuals
- Help clients with strengthening their life skills to promote self-agency and a successful return to the community
- Inspect the facility for safety and maintenance
- Transport clients to and from any volunteer opportunities/appointments
- Recognizing when an individual is in a crisis and be able to utilize the appropriate psychiatric and medical back up services.
- Implementation of individuals’ goals and providing appropriate support.
- Providing Life Skills Support / Crisis Management to identified clients
- Assist in maintenance of the residence (i.e., Laundry, Loading/Unloading dishwasher,
- Taking out trash/trash cans, walking perimeter of property to identify any safety concerns, reporting any maintenance concerns, light cleaning of common areas, etc.)
- Work directly with residents (i.e., using open ended questions, clarify problem, ask if Team is aware, etc.)
- Inspect common areas and bedrooms for cleanliness on a daily basis
- Monitor residents in common areas and during scheduled outings
- Coordinate/facilitate and supervise in-house group activities special activities and outings as needed
- Help residents acclimate within the house and practice forming a community, may require monitoring client interests and facilitating house activities in the community
- Be timely and present at all scheduled meetings, shift change, staff meetings and trainings.
- Develop knowledge of the current community resources and referrals, which may entail attendance at off-site meetings and trainings
- Communicate pertinent information to resident’s treatment team (Shift Notes, E-Mail)
- Be familiar and comply with reconnect policies and procedures. report any deviations to Supervisor
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications and experience Requirements
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- Education: BA degree in relevant field such as Psychology and Social Work
AND
- Experience working in mental health for minimum of 1 year
- Ideally an MA student/trainee/associate who wants to accrue hours towards licensure as therapist (Psychology/Social work)
- Completion of First Aid/CPR required
- Valid California driver’s license
- Excellent Internet/Computer skills
- Excellent phone/in person conversation skills while maintaining all levels of confidentiality.
- Managing details and providing flawless execution; naturally tech savvy.
- Excel at prioritizing workflow, possess an intuitive approach, and anticipate needs.
- Work independently by being self-directed and motivated; possess a high level of resourcefulness.
- Positive/Respectful attitude towards clients and co-workers
- Solution based approach/Team player
- Strong writing communication skills
To apply for this position, please send your resume to [email protected]
