Mental Health Therapist II at Sutter Health

Davis, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

59.33

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Psychopathology, Psychiatric Interventions, Substance Misuse Assessment, Cultural Values Understanding, Family Systems Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, Emotional Support, Education for Staff, Group Therapy

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry Position Overview: Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/group treatment, family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families for mental health recovery. Develops ways of mitigating obstacles affecting care plan implementation and success. Competency in delivering services and treatments based of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides emotional support and education for staff. Serves as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. Job Description: EDUCATION: Master's: social Work, counseling, or related field. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE AMFT- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist OR APCC- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor OR ACSW- Associate Clinical Social Worker TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 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: Experience working with psych patient population Experience running groups in a mental health facility Experience completing assessment for mental health placement Clinical psychosocial diagnosis, assessment, treatment, or individual or group psychotherapy These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Shift: Evenings Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 30 Employee Status: Limited Term (Fixed Term) Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $46.35 to $59.33 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessment and treatment to patients and their families for mental health recovery. Develops strategies to overcome obstacles affecting care plan implementation and success.