Therapist ASW/AMFT/APCC (Per Diem) - Behavioral Health Services
About The Position
Therapists report to the Clinic Program Manager of the Outpatient Behavioral Health Services and are responsible for providing clinical services under the supervision of an assigned clinical supervisor. These services include group psychotherapy, individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, therapy referral management, crisis management, clinical evaluation, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning. Per Diem Therapists will also support needs throughout Behavioral Health Services, including inpatient psychiatric units and the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Therapists provide mental health education and are expected to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrating continuous learning, innovation, professionalism, adaptability, curiosity, focus on safety, and a commitment to quality. Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record and corresponding with outside agencies/providers for patient care coordination are also key responsibilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in therapy with individuals, couples, and/or groups
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
- Actively registered associate pursuant of licensure with The California Board of Behavioral Sciences in one of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required
- Will complete mandatory 72 Hour Involuntary Holds Authorization course training by Monterey County to obtain certification
Nice To Haves
- Training in an evidence-based practice is preferred (i.e. CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR)
Responsibilities
- Group psychotherapy as part of outpatient services, partial hospitalization programming (PHP), intensive outpatient programming (IOP) in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Family psychotherapy
- Therapy referral management (triage)
- Crisis management
- Clinical evaluation
- Diagnostic assessment
- Treatment planning
- Discharge planning
- Support needs throughout Behavioral Health Services, which can include the aforementioned responsibilities in our inpatient psychiatric unit (Garden Pavilion) and the Crisis Stabilization Unit
- Provide mental health education to patients and, as appropriate, to the community and other professionals
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in connection with the services they provide, including documentation of clinical interactions and treatment-related patient information in the electronic health record
- Correspond with outside agencies/providers as it pertains to the coordination of patient care
Benefits
- Shift differential pay for evening and night shifts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
