Mental Health Therapist II

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$46.35–$59.33 Per Hour

SKILLS

Aftercare, Alliance/Partner Management, Case Management, Clinical Competency, Community Programs, Crisis Intervention, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), Geriatrics, Health Plan, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Organizational Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Regulations, Service Delivery, Social Work, Strategic Planning, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Sacramento, CA

POSTED

5 days ago

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

Organization:

SCP-Sutter Center for Psychiatry

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 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 and 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, 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 evidenced based treatments (e.g., Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interview, 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:

+ Department SCP: Experience working with psych patient population

+ Department SCP: Experience running groups in a mental health facility

+ Department SCP: Experience completing assessment for mental health placement

+ Department SCP: Clinical psychosocial diagnosis, assessment, treatment, or individual or group psychotherapy

_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed, Saturday, Sunday

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $46.35 to $59.33 / 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._

About the Company

Sutter Health

Sutter Health has a long history in California. Some of our facilities have been providing care in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. Today, we’re proud to partner with more than 12,000 doctors to care for more than 3 million people.

We’re inspired by our Northern California community and work tirelessly to deliver top-rated, affordable healthcare. Doctors, hospitals, care teams and employees in the Sutter Health network are always looking for new, meaningful ways to care for you and your loved ones. We believe that every moment matters when it comes to helping you live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Our not-for-profit network delivers top-rated, personalized care in more than 100 Northern California communities. Recently ranked among the Top 15 Health Systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics™, our team of more than 50,000 doctors, employees and volunteers partner to spread innovation, improve access to healthcare services and put our patients’ needs first—all to achieve the highest levels of quality, access and affordability.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance

FOUNDED

1921

WEBSITE

https://jobs.sutterhealth.org/