Behavioral Health Counselor - Medical Weight Management Clinic, Westwood

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health organization seeks a skilled therapist to lead Cognitive-Behavioral group sessions as part of a comprehensive weight management program. This role involves developing engaging content for sessions, providing essential psychological support, and fostering sustainable skills in participants. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of eating disorders and the complexities of long-term weight maintenance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming lives through effective therapeutic practices and community support.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMFT required for this role.
• Master's degree in relevant fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly Cognitive-Behavioral group sessions.
• Influence program development and provide psychological support.

Skills

Interacting with health care providers

Developing therapeutic rapport

Writing clinical notes

Documenting medical records

Performing mental status exams

Education

California Marriage and Family Therapist license (LMFT)

Master in Marriage and Family Therapy

Master in Psychology

Master in Counseling Psychology

Masters of Art in Counseling

Job description

Description

In this role you will:

• Provides a primary service of weekly, ongoing Cognitive-Behavioral group sessions for the Bio-Behavioral, UCLA Medical Weight Management Program.
• Influence program development - plan, research, write, and implement subject material for weekly group sessions.
• Provide psychological support, establish clinical interventions, and teach adaptive, sustainable skills.
• Understand the complexities of long-term weight maintenance.
• Experienced in the treatment of eating disorders, specifically, Binge Eating Disorder.

Salary Range: $64,800.00 - $137,600.00/annually

Qualifications

• California Marriage and Family Therapist license (LMFT)


• Master in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Master in Psychology or Master in Counseling Psychology or Masters of Art in Counseling


• Experience and skill interacting with health care providers in a multidisciplinary setting.


• Working knowledge of general theoretical and clinical models.


• Ability to develop effective rapport and working therapeutic alliances with patients.


• Skill writing clear and complete clinical notes and summaries of clinical evaluations.


• Skills and experience documenting/charting to ensure current and accurate medical records are entered and documented in patient files in accordance with established Medical Records policies and procedures.


• Knowledge of social work ethics and scope of practice.


• Ability to perform a complete mental status exam and recognize changes in mental status.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective and mutually respectful relationship with professionals and support staff.


• Knowledge of pertinent current community resources, including income maintenance, mental health treatment, special education, residential and vocational supports.


• Ability to provide and maintain appropriate coordination of care with existing providers and/or variety of community agencies and demonstrate assertiveness, persistence, and diplomacy as advocate for patient.