Mental Health Therapist II
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Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD
Position Overview:
Provides psychosocial assessment, individual, family and group therapy, treatment planning, and case management for patients referred to Behavioral Health
Works with patients to mitigate obstacles affecting care plan implementation and success.
Competency in delivering services using evidenced based treatments. Is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Serves as a liaison to community programs to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
• Master's: Social Work, Counseling
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
• AMFT- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
• OR APCC- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
• OR ACSW- Associate Clinical Social Worker
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
• Two years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, interdisciplinary collaboration and linkage with resources
• Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychopathology as well as psychiatric interventions
• Knowledgeable with psychiatric, psychosocial and legal issues and substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency assessment and treatment, understanding of current insurance benefits and restrictions in the area of mental health, knowledgeable of DSM-IV-TR, family systems therapy and crisis intervention models
• Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient-psychotherapist privilege)
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior and homicidal, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and communication, psychotherapy, case management, and the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of children, adolescents, adults and elders
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, etc.)
• Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Department: Experience working with psych patient population
• Department: Experience running groups or willingness to learn / train
• Department: Clinical psychosocial diagnosis, assessment, treatment, or individual or group psychotherapy
Job Shift:
Day/Evening
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $54.09 to $73.01 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD
Position Overview:
Provides psychosocial assessment, individual, family and group therapy, treatment planning, and case management for patients referred to Behavioral Health
Works with patients to mitigate obstacles affecting care plan implementation and success.
Competency in delivering services using evidenced based treatments. Is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Serves as a liaison to community programs to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families.
Job Description:
EDUCATION:
• Master's: Social Work, Counseling
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
• AMFT- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
• OR APCC- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
• OR ACSW- Associate Clinical Social Worker
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
• Two years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, interdisciplinary collaboration and linkage with resources
• Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, adult and geriatric psychopathology as well as psychiatric interventions
• Knowledgeable with psychiatric, psychosocial and legal issues and substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency assessment and treatment, understanding of current insurance benefits and restrictions in the area of mental health, knowledgeable of DSM-IV-TR, family systems therapy and crisis intervention models
• Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g. Tarasoff, patient-psychotherapist privilege)
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior and homicidal, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and communication, psychotherapy, case management, and the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of children, adolescents, adults and elders
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, etc.)
• Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
• Department: Experience working with psych patient population
• Department: Experience running groups or willingness to learn / train
• Department: Clinical psychosocial diagnosis, assessment, treatment, or individual or group psychotherapy
Job Shift:
Day/Evening
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $54.09 to $73.01 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply Now
Apply Now