Clinical Therapist 1-Out

Loma Linda University Medical Center • Redlands, CA

47d

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist (CT) 1-Outpatient conducts clinical services, participates in case management, discharge planning, and intervenes in high-risk situations. The CT 1-Outpatient complies with all legal and regulatory reporting requirements, interventions, documentation and referrals. The CT 1-Outpatient collaborates with the treatment team, collateral contacts and community agencies to deliver the highest quality patient care services. The CT 1-Outpatient works within the scope of designated Board registration, and preceptors practicum students within scope of education and training.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's degree in social work, marriage family therapy, counseling related field or completion of a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution is required.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques.
• Able to identify need for supervision/consultation, utilize such appropriately, and accept direction.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; defuse aggravated situations with patients and families; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.
• Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a behavioral health care setting is preferred.
• One year of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age specific population is preferred.
• Registration as an ACSW, MFT intern, LPCC intern, or in the process of accruing post-doctoral hours working toward licensure as a psychologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• conducts clinical services
• participates in case management
• discharge planning
• intervenes in high-risk situations
• complies with all legal and regulatory reporting requirements, interventions, documentation and referrals
• collaborates with the treatment team, collateral contacts and community agencies to deliver the highest quality patient care services
• works within the scope of designated Board registration
• preceptors practicum students within scope of education and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services