Therapist

Part of Hoag Addiction Treatment Centers (HATC), SolMar Recovery is a premier residential addiction treatment program located on Hoag's Newport Beach campus. Our 21-bed residential facility provides evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. As part of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, therapists, counselors, and behavioral health professionals, you will play a vital role in helping patients build a foundation for lasting recovery.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Licensed Therapist provides comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning for patients receiving addiction and behavioral health services. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, the Therapist supports patients and their families throughout the treatment continuum while promoting optimal mental health and long-term recovery.

SolMar: In addition to the above, the Therapist:

• Facilitates individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized treatment plans and recovery goals.
• Provides ongoing clinical support, crisis intervention, and therapeutic services to patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, counselors, families, and community providers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Develops comprehensive discharge and aftercare plans that support successful transition and sustained recovery.
• Maintains timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participates in case management, utilization reviews, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, and care coordination activities.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment options, recovery resources, and community-based support services.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Benefits Overview

Hoag is a leading healthcare organization powered by innovators, visionaries, and dedicated professionals. We are looking for individuals who go above and beyond - learn more about Life at Hoag. To support our employees and their families, all Full Time and Part Time employees are eligible for a benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with enrollment beginning Week One
• 401(k) retirement plan with Hoag match after six months of employment
• Tuition reimbursement programs after six months of employment
• Paid time off, accrual starting at up to 28 days per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Onsite wellness center at Hoag Newport Beach campus, including discounted services for massage therapy, acupuncture, meditation and mindfulness, yoga, Pilates, fitness coaching, and more!

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Social Work (MSW) required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an addiction treatment, behavioral health, hospital, or residential treatment setting required.
• Experience with clinical assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case management required.
• Knowledge of CARF and/or Joint Commission accreditation standards preferred.
• Knowledge of 12-Step, SMART Recovery, and other recovery-oriented treatment models preferred.
• Knowledge of Incidental Medical Services (IMS), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and HIPAA requirements preferred.

License Required

• LMFT - Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), in good standing, in the State of California or
• LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), in good standing, in the State of California or
• LCSW - Licensed Social Worker (LCSW), in good standing, in the State of California

Certifications Required

• BLS – AHA Basic Life Support

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.