Clinical Therapist I

Dignity Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 63,631 - 75,644; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in San Bernardino is seeking a Clinical Therapist to provide expert assessment and therapeutic interventions that empower clients facing mental health challenges. You will conduct evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Master's degree and be licensed in California, demonstrating a commitment to client advocacy in a dynamic environment. A focus on culturally competent care is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
• Competence in conducting psychological assessments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate and document client progress, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and discharge planning.

Skills

Culturally competent care

Client advocacy

Therapeutic interventions

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Masters in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Counselor: CA

Psychologist: CA

AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Clinical Therapist, you will be a central figure providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to individuals, couples, families, or groups, guiding them through mental health challenges. You will play a vital role in empowering clients to achieve personal growth, resilience, and improved functioning.

Every day, you will conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic modalities tailored to client needs. You will also meticulously document client progress, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and adhere strictly to ethical guidelines and professional standards, ensuring a safe and confidential therapeutic environment.

To be successful, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous professional development, a proactive approach to client advocacy, and thrive in a dynamic, compassionate environment dedicated to facilitating healing and positive change.

• Completes a thorough psychosocial assessment on all assigned patients within policy and program guidelines. Includes all relevant psychosocial history and available collateral information. From assessment, develops conclusions and treatment recommendations.
• Develops and updates treatment goals and interventions based on individual assessed needs and documents on the treatment plan. Includes patient and family input in the development of the treatment plan as appropriate. Goals and interventions are individualized, specific, measurable and time-framed.
• Recognizes exhibition of the features of a potentially suicidal and/or homicidal patient and follows through appropriately to provide for the immediate safety of the patient and the appropriate level of care.
• Provides culturally competent care with consideration for race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and other relevant factors.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers in all aspects of treatment and discharge planning, including education on diagnosis and symptom management. Documents education and response.
• Utilizes group therapy processes and techniques in conducting groups, psycho-education, therapeutic activities, and family education and support groups to achieve treatment goals as assigned. Group therapy content is age-appropriate and in accordance with the clinical rationale of the specific program and population served.

Job Requirements

• Masters in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker: CA
• Psychologist: CA or
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist/Counselor: CA
• AHA Basic Life Support - CPR

Pay Range

$46.19 - $54.91 /hour