Mental Health Therapist III

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

About The Position

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual and family therapy, and discharge and aftercare planning for patients and their 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 aftercare plans. The position works in inpatient and outpatient settings, individually and in groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
Current license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in treating patients with varying disorders.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 prioritizing assignments, following standardized procedures and scientific methods, and meeting 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, 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 and individual and family therapy.
Plan discharge and aftercare for patients and their families.
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 support aftercare plans.
Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.