Senior Care Clinical Therapist

AltaMed•Pico Rivera, CA

1d•$83,612 - $104,515

About The Position

AltaMed is seeking a Senior Care Clinical Therapist who is passionate about helping those in need and growing their career. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the California Board of Behavioral Science.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with the elderly or disabled adults and/or mental health/substance abuse adult populations.
Master’s in social work required.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Experience providing individual psychotherapy and/or leading group therapy sessions (e.g., Coping with death/dying, Coping with Stress, Cancer support discussion, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessments and psychological interventions to PACE participants (when appropriate, including their family members), often presenting with complex psychosocial needs.
Conducts consultations with care teams about behavioral health issues and situations faced by participants.
Coordinates service delivery and assessment/treatment recommendations with the PACE multi-disciplinary team and, if appropriate, community agencies, to ensure appropriate participant care as outlined in the care plan.
In some instances, will provide clinical supervision to license-seeking MSW staff.