Clinical Therapist 2-In

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Therapist 2-Inpatient to join our inpatient team. The role requires conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge planning for patients and families.

You will provide individual, family and group therapy, psychoeducation, and support groups, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. Mentorship to pre-licensed staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• One year of experience in behavioral health; two years preferred.
• Minimum two years in an acute psychiatric facility with age-specific population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Implements therapeutic interventions and coordinates discharge planning.
• Provides individual, family and group therapy; psychoeducation and support groups.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and community resources; mentors pre-licensed staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Case management

Spanish preferred

Education

MSW degree

Licensure required

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary: The Clinical Therapist 2-Inpatient demonstrates advanced clinical, problem solving, and crisis intervention skills. Serves as a resource to other clinical therapists and the multi-disciplinary team members. Conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, implements therapeutic interventions, and coordinates discharge planning for patients and families. Provides individual, family and group therapy, psychoeducation, support groups and other therapeutic activities. Identifies, assesses and intervenes with high-risk circumstances. Complies with all legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements. Collaborates with treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to coordinate service delivery during and after hospitalization. Advocates for patients and families and provides connections with internal and external resources. Provides learning experiences and supervision for clinical students from affiliated schools and programs as assigned. The Clinical Therapist 2-Inpatient is a licensed position providing mentorship and consultation to pre-licensed clinical staff. Provides clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Completion of a Master's degree in social work, marriage family therapy, counseling related field or completion of a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution is required. One year of experience in a behavior health care setting is required, two years preferred. Minimum two years of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age specific population is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques. Able to identify need for supervision/consultation, utilize such appropriately, and accept direction. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; defuse aggravated situations with patients and families; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: License as LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist is required. Preference will be given to LCSW licensure.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Job Summary: The Clinical Therapist 2-Inpatient demonstrates advanced clinical, problem solving, and crisis intervention skills. Serves as a resource to other clinical therapists and the multi-disciplinary team members. Conducts psychosocial assessments, develops treatment plans, implements therapeutic interventions, and coordinates discharge planning for patients and families. Provides individual, family and group therapy, psychoeducation, support groups and other therapeutic activities. Identifies, assesses and intervenes with high-risk circumstances. Complies with all legal and regulatory reporting, intervention, documentation, and referral requirements. Collaborates with treatment team, collateral contacts, and community agencies to coordinate service delivery during and after hospitalization. Advocates for patients and families and provides connections with internal and external resources. Provides learning experiences and supervision for clinical students from affiliated schools and programs as assigned. The Clinical Therapist 2-Inpatient is a licensed position providing mentorship and consultation to pre-licensed clinical staff. Provides clinical supervision to pre-licensed staff. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Completion of a Master's degree in social work, marriage family therapy, counseling related field or completion of a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accepted accredited institution is required. One year of experience in a behavior health care setting is required, two years preferred. Minimum two years of experience in an acute psychiatric facility with age specific population is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and techniques. Able to identify need for supervision/consultation, utilize such appropriately, and accept direction. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; defuse aggravated situations with patients and families; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place/patient care; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch.

Licensures and Certifications: License as LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist is required. Preference will be given to LCSW licensure.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.