Mental Health Therapist III

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

2d•$60 - $81

About The Position

Provides psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy, and discharge and aftercare planning for patients and their families. Services are delivered in outpatient and inpatient settings, individually and in groups, and are based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidence-based treatments. The therapist provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments, and serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in treatment and mental health recovery. The role also liaises with community programs and develops strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans.

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 in treating patients with varying disorders.
Ability to interpret data and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Working knowledge of specialized mental health and substance abuse treatment centers, services, and facilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritization and the ability to work within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and electronic health records.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handle multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments, individual and family therapy, and discharge and aftercare planning.
Deliver recovery-oriented, family-systems-based, evidence-based services and treatments in inpatient and outpatient settings, individually and in groups.
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 healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.