Clinical Therapist 1-Out-Temporary

Loma Linda University Health • Redlands, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Therapist (CT) 1-Outpatient conducts clinical services, participates in case management and discharge planning, and intervenes in high-risk situations. The CT complies with legal and regulatory requirements for reporting, interventions, documentation, and referrals. The role collaborates with the treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to provide patient care, and works within the scope of the designated Board registration. The therapist also precepts practicum students within the scope of their education and training and performs other duties as needed.

This is a non-benefited, six-month temporary assignment.

Requirements

• Completion of a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related counseling field, or a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques.
• Ability to identify when supervision or consultation is needed, use it appropriately, and accept direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone.
• Ability to use computers and software programs necessary for the position.
• Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; defuse aggravated situations with patients and families; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, problem-solve, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and attend to detail.
• Sensory abilities necessary for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing computer screens and written documents, and discerning temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a behavioral health care setting.
• One year of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with an age-specific population.
• Registration as an ACSW, MFT intern, or LPCC intern, or being in the process of accruing postdoctoral hours toward psychologist licensure.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical services.
• Participate in case management and discharge planning.
• Intervene in high-risk situations.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements for reporting, interventions, documentation, and referrals.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to deliver patient care.
• Work within the scope of designated Board registration.
• Precept practicum students within the scope of their education and training.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level