Hospital-Based MFT Intern (AMFT) — Acute Psychiatry

300 Sharp HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group, and family therapy during the current episode of care. You will coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team under clinical supervision and manage case planning.

In collaboration with the team, you will ensure safety planning, discharge planning, and referrals to community resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology from an accredited graduate program.
• 1 year acute/psychiatric hospital experience.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) - REQUIRED
• California BBS Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences - REQUIRED
• California BBS MFT Intern - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences - REQUIRED
• AMFT applicants must provide evidence of AMFT application upon hire. The AMFT is required within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clinical supervisor and interdisciplinary team to develop competency and acquire technical skills.
• Communicates with appropriate supervisor in a timely manner all patient safety issues (e.g., suspected abuse, Tarasoff reporting, suicidality, clinical or ethical concerns).
• Attends and participates in required treatment team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Communicates with the members of the healthcare team, court officers, conservator's office and patient advocates to expedite patient progress while upholding patient rights.
• Arranges and facilitates patient care conferences for difficult/high-risk psychosocial cases to enhance resolution of identified issues.
• Develops interdisciplinary education to increase staff knowledge.

Skills

Acute psychiatric hospital experience

Discharge planning/case management

Education

Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or Psychology

California AMFT

California MFT Intern

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinician to conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group, and family therapy during the current episode of care. You will coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team under clinical supervision and manage case planning.

In collaboration with the team, you will ensure safety planning, discharge planning, and referrals to community resources.