Mental Health Clinician (LCSW or LMFT), Suicide Risk and Assessment (ASSIST Program)

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Mountain View, CA

22h•$59 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Clinician collaborates with a multidisciplinary treatment team in outpatient clinic settings to improve the health and well-being of pediatric patients and their families. The clinician provides crisis intervention, individual and potentially family and group psychotherapy, and limited case management, in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, standards of practice, licensing requirements, and other applicable regulations. The role supports assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, care coordination, and documentation. The clinician works with patients, families, providers, and community systems to coordinate integrated care, and participates in supervision, staff education, and outreach activities. The position follows hospital policies and procedures, including service standards and the Code of Conduct, and applicable Joint Commission, patient safety, cultural diversity, patient rights, and quality requirements.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related program approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, from an accredited college or university.
Two years of progressively responsible, directly related work experience.
Valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Ability to apply clinical therapy and social services delivery theories, principles, and practices in a hospital or medical center setting.
Ability to gather data to assess patient and family needs.
Ability to manage a caseload, recall case details, maintain confidentiality, and determine appropriate actions in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to prepare written case narratives and reports.
Ability to work with multicultural groups.
Knowledge of and ability to apply psychiatric assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories, principles, and techniques.
Knowledge of community and medical center resources and ability to access services for patient care needs and advocate for clients.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and experience with Brief Suicide Safety Assessment (BSSA) and Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ).
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist with diagnosis and assessment of patients and families receiving mental health services and support at the outpatient clinic.
Develop and update treatment plans with patients and/or families to address identified needs.
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy interventions.
Provide case management support when needed, including resource coordination and community referrals.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated and integrated care.
Provide crisis intervention in partnership with appropriate care-team members to stabilize patients and families.
Maintain current assessment, treatment, referral, and service-termination documentation consistent with the individual treatment plan, hospital standards, and payer requirements.
Provide psychiatric diagnoses and other clinical information needed for third-party payer claims.
Involve child and adult protective services and law enforcement as required by legal reporting mandates.
Coordinate care with providers and systems, including primary care providers, schools, community mental health services, and child welfare.
Maintain knowledge of evidence-based practices relevant to the patient populations served.
Participate in regular supervision with the Manager to support quality, professional growth, and ethical practice.
Provide in-service presentations to staff as needed or required.
Provide community service information as an outreach worker when required.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, service standards, the Code of Conduct, and applicable Joint Commission, safety, quality, patient-rights, and education requirements.