Clinical Therapist Lead-In (NE)

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

3d • $45 - $61 • 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.
• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English 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

• 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.
• Assigns staff as needed for program implementation, and provides situational leadership for day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals requesting an accommodation due to a disability.
• Accommodation assistance with accessing job listings or completing an application, or during any other phase of employment.

What This Job Offers

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