Clinical Therapist Lead-In (NE)

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Clinical Therapist-Inpatient demonstrates advanced clinical, problem solving and crisis intervention skills. Assigns staff as needed for program implementation, and provides situational leadership for day-to-day operations. Completes psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, implements therapeutic interventions, and coordinates discharge planning for patients and families. Provides individual, family and group therapy, psycho-education, support groups and other therapeutic activities. Identifies, assesses and intervenes with high-risk circumstances. Complies with all legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements. Collaborates with treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to coordinate service delivery during and after hospitalization. Advocates for patients and families and provides connections with internal and external resources. Provides learning experiences and supervision for clinical students from affiliated schools, and for pre-licensed staff. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of Bachelors' degree required.
• Minimum three years of experience in a behavioral health care setting is required.
• LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Master's Degree in social work from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
• Completion of a Master's Degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling related field, or completion of a Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution in clinical psychology may be considered.
• Minimum three years of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age specific population is preferred.
• Spanish preferred.
• Preference will be given to LCSW licensure.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, implements therapeutic interventions, and coordinates discharge planning for patients and families.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy, psycho-education, support groups and other therapeutic activities.
• Identifies, assesses and intervenes with high-risk circumstances.
• Complies with all legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements.
• Collaborates with treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to coordinate service delivery during and after hospitalization.
• Advocates for patients and families and provides connections with internal and external resources.
• Provides learning experiences and supervision for clinical students from affiliated schools, and for pre-licensed staff.

What This Job Offers

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