PACE Psychotherapist (LMFT or LCSW)

San Ysidro Health•Vista, CA

12d•$104,603 - $137,842

About The Position

Under the direction of the PACE Director of Behavioral Health, the PACE Psychotherapist (LCSW or LMFT) provides direct counseling services to older adults and their families, follows participant care plans, and represents San Ysidro Health in the community. The position maintains confidentiality and provides psychotherapy in a culturally appropriate manner consistent with California laws and regulations, professional standards, agency guidelines, and ethical requirements. The psychotherapist develops and follows behavioral health treatment plans with participants, provides crisis intervention, facilitates groups and educational classes, assesses ongoing supportive-service needs, and coordinates referrals and continuity of care. The position supports Social Work Associates, conducts home visits as needed, maintains an assigned caseload, completes timely documentation using EPIC and other databases, and participates in interdisciplinary and department meetings. The role also follows departmental policies and quality and safety practices, pursues professional development, attends required meetings, and adheres to the organization’s core values and attendance policies. Other related duties may be assigned. Pre-employment requirements include I-9 documentation, a physical, positive background and reference check results, a complete application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs. Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters is a condition of employment.

Requirements

Successful completion of a terminal graduate training program in a psychotherapy-related field; a Master’s degree in Social Work or equivalent from an accredited school is required.
Experience with Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses and personality disorders is required.
Experience with group facilitation and educational instruction.
LCSW or LMFT license issued by the State of California.
Valid California driver’s license.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Demonstrate respect for diversity.
Use tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy, and judgment when working with people with co-occurring disorders.
Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, professional staff, and the public.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to remain calm and objectively evaluate problems.
Meet pre-employment requirements, including I-9, physical, background and reference checks, complete application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Comply with mandated vaccinations and boosters as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, couples, and family counseling to PACE participants in a culturally appropriate manner and in accordance with applicable laws, standards, agency guidelines, and ethical guidelines.
Work with participants to develop and follow behavioral health treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as needed.
Participate in warm handoffs from primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams as needed.
Develop, facilitate, and co-facilitate group sessions and lead specialized educational classes.
Collaborate with service-team members and other appropriate individuals within the scope of responsibility and expertise.
Assess participants’ needs for supportive services on an ongoing basis.
Assist participants in obtaining services and make appropriate referrals, including for housing and food.
Provide support to Social Work Associates who provide direct services to PACE participants.
Request assistance and guidance from the Clinic Manager and interdisciplinary staff when necessary.
Maintain contact with community resources to ensure continuity of care.
Conduct home visits with participants and families as needed or requested.
Maintain a caseload assigned by the Director.
Maintain timely professional records and documentation, including progress notes and ongoing evaluation of participant progress, using EPIC and other databases as instructed.
Participate in interdisciplinary and department team meetings as directed.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, and environmental practices.
Pursue professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Attend meetings as required and participate in committees as requested.
Adhere to SYHC’s core values and behaviors of Excellence, Empowerment, Integrity, and Respect, and to attendance and punctuality policies.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.