Clinical Therapist 2-Out

Loma Linda University Health • Murrieta, CA

3d

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist (CT) 2-Outpatient demonstrates advanced clinical, problem-solving, and crisis-intervention skills and serves as a resource to other clinical therapists and multidisciplinary team members. The role provides clinical services, participates in case management and discharge planning, and intervenes in high-risk situations. The therapist complies with legal and regulatory requirements for reporting, interventions, documentation, and referrals, and collaborates with the treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to deliver high-quality patient care. Within the scope of the designated state license, the therapist provides clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral health care setting.
• MFT, LPCC, Psychologist, or LCSW license.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques.
• Ability to identify when supervision or consultation is needed, use it appropriately, and accept direction.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone.
• Ability to use computers and software necessary for the position.
• Ability to relate positively and professionally with others; follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm under pressure; and de-escalate situations involving patients and families.
• Ability to lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate.
• Ability to think critically, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math, manage multiple assignments, problem-solve, and organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to recall information accurately and pay close attention to detail.
• Sensory abilities needed for patient care, including distinguishing colors and smells, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing screens and documents, and discerning temperature variances by touch.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a behavioral health care setting.
• At least two years of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with an age-specific population.
• Spanish-language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services using advanced clinical, problem-solving, and crisis-intervention skills.
• Serve as a resource to other clinical therapists and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in case management and discharge planning.
• Intervene in high-risk situations.
• Comply with legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements.
• Collaborate with the treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to provide patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff within the scope of the designated state license.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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