Mental Health Therapist III

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and discharge and aftercare planning to patients and families. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidence-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 treatment and mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develops strategic partnerships to enhance patient and family aftercare plans. The work is performed in inpatient and outpatient settings and in individual or group settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
Current licensure as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist), LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, approaches, and equipment used to treat patients with varying disorders.
Working knowledge of specialized treatment centers, including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical audiences.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines within standardized procedures.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks amid interruptions, and resolve standard problems using established options.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy, and discharge and aftercare planning.
Deliver recovery-oriented, family-systems-based, and evidence-based services and treatments.
Provide consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments.
Involve and educate patients, families, and significant others in treatment and mental health recovery.
Liaise with community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans.
Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to meet departmental and corporate objectives.