Clinical Therapist 2-Out

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

11h • $43 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Therapist 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 conducts clinical services, participates in case management and discharge planning, and intervenes in high-risk situations. The therapist complies with legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements, 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 and performs other duties as needed.

The position is with the PHP/IOP Adolescent and Child program at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities, a Seventh-day Adventist, faith- and values-based Christian institution. The institution’s 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 a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral health care setting.
• An MFT, LPCC, Psychologist, or LCSW license is required.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques.
• Ability to identify the need for supervision or consultation, use it appropriately, and accept direction.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and by telephone; professional-quality English speaking and legible writing skills.
• Ability to use computers and software programs necessary for the position and troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies; 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 computer screens and written documents, and discern temperature variances through touch.
• Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

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

• Conduct clinical services.
• 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 deliver patient care.
• Provide clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff within the scope of the designated state license.
• Serve as a resource to clinical therapists and multidisciplinary team members.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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