Mental Health Therapist II

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/group treatment, family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families for mental health recovery. Develops ways of mitigating obstacles affecting care plan implementation and success. Competency in delivering services and treatments based of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides emotional support and education for staff. Serves as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Master's: social Work, counseling, or related field

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• AMFT- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

• OR APCC- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor 

• OR ACSW- Associate Clinical Social Worker 

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Clinical skills in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, interdisciplinary collaboration, and linkage with resources
• Knowledgeable in child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychopathology as well as psychiatric interventions
• Knowledgeable with psychiatric, psychosocial, legal issues, and substance misuse/abuse and chemical dependency assessment and treatment, understanding of current insurance benefits and restrictions in the area of mental health, knowledgeable of DSM-IV-TR, family systems therapy, and crisis intervention models
• Knowledge of child, elder, and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e.g., Tarasoff, patient-psychotherapist privilege)
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior and homicidal behavior, and the skills necessary to assess lethality and to develop appropriate treatment plans
• Knowledge and understanding of human behavior and communication, psychotherapy, case management, and the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of children, adolescents, adults, and elders
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidence-based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, etc.)
• Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience working with the psych patient population
• Experience running groups in a mental health facility
• Experience completing an assessment for mental health placement
• Clinical psychosocial diagnosis, assessment, treatment, or individual or group psychotherapy

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $54.09 to $73.01 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.