Mental Health Therapist III, Eating Disorder Program

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

52d•$59 - $79

About The Position

Provides group and individual therapeutic interventions to patients in inpatient and outpatient programs including but not limited to patient receiving treatment for eating disorders. Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting.

Requirements

Master's: social work, counseling, or related field.
LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
OR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
OR LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2 years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of various principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders.
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized treatment centers including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline.
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR).
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services.