Clinical Therapist 1-Out-Temporary
About The Position
The Clinical Therapist 1-Outpatient conducts clinical services, participates in case management and discharge planning, and intervenes in high-risk situations. The therapist complies with legal and regulatory reporting requirements and completes interventions, documentation, and referrals. The role collaborates with the treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to deliver high-quality patient care. The therapist works within the scope of their designated Board registration and precepts practicum students within the scope of their education and training. Other duties may be assigned. Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities. Its mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ, and its core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork, and wholeness.
Requirements
- Completion of a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related counseling field, or completion of 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; speak with professional quality; and write legibly.
- Ability to use necessary computer and software programs and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
- Ability to communicate and relate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow or 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 pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents; and discern 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.
- Spanish language skills.
- Registration as an ACSW, MFT intern, or LPCC intern, or being in the process of accruing post-doctoral hours toward psychologist licensure.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical services.
- Participate in case management and discharge planning.
- Intervene in high-risk situations.
- Comply with legal and regulatory reporting requirements, and complete 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 education and training.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Benefits
- This is a non-benefited position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
