Mental Health Therapist III

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

2d•$60 - $81

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist III provides psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and discharge and aftercare planning to patients and families. Services are delivered in inpatient and outpatient settings, individually and in groups, using recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidence-based treatments. The therapist consults and provides 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 LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW licensure.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, views, and equipment used to treat 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.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized procedures and scientific methods.
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, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
Provide individual and family therapy.
Plan discharges and aftercare for patients and families.
Deliver recovery-oriented, family-systems, 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.
Serve as a liaison to 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.