• Mental Health Therapist III

    Sutter Health (Berkeley, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    ABSMC-Alta Bates Herrick Campus

    Position Overview:

    Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting.

     

    **Job Description** :

     

    _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)._

    EDUCATION:

    Master's: social work, counseling, or related field.

    CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

    LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

     

    OR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

     

    OR LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

    2 years of recent relevant experience.

    SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

    Knowledge of various principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.

     

    Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

     

    Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.

     

    Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

     

    Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

     

    General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).

     

    Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

     

    Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

     

    Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

     

    Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

     

    Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

     

    Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

    See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirement (https://sutterhealth.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/JobAnalysisLibrary/EdsoIkVVe8xPhh5ZYrOkd5cBueb5YRFHGCSMix\_q9xhbZQ?e=Al8Omq)

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    Job Shift:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Full Time

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Monday - Friday, Variable

    Weekend Requirements:

    None

    Benefits:

    Yes

    Unions:

    Yes

    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 $55.89 to $75.16 / 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._ _​_