Lead Clinician, Licensed

SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in California is seeking a Lead Licensed Clinician for the Outpatient Department. This senior position serves as primary contact in the absence of management and mentors other clinicians, while delivering direct treatment including individual, family, group or couples therapy aligned with the patient’s plan.

The role also handles case management, discharge planning, referrals, utilization reviews, and coordination with physicians and nurses.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work, mental health or related field.
Minimum of two years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting.
Current LCSW or LMFT license in good standing.
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; strong organizational and engagement skills.
DBT training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment activities (individual, family, group or couples) aligned with each patient’s treatment plan.
Develop and review treatment plans, and perform crisis intervention as needed.
Coordinate case management, discharge planning, and referrals to other services.
Collaborate with attending physicians, nurses and staff; conduct utilization reviews and coordinate aftercare.

Skills

Clinical experience

Crisis intervention

Treatment planning

Case management

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Vista Hospital is seeking Lead Licensed Clinician for the Outpatient Department. If you're passionate about working in the behavioral health setting and have the desire to join a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to serving our patients, we want to hear from you! The Lead Clinician is a senior level clinical position that serves as the primary contact for the department in the absence of the Program Manager and/or Director. This position also serves as the primary contact and mentor for other clinicians and assists with the training of new staff. The Lead Clinician is responsible for ensuring that the services delivered to patients are done so in a manner clinically appropriate to the patient’s individualized treatment plan, as well as for providing direct treatment activities to the patient, which may include individual, family, group or couples therapy, treatment planning/review, crisis intervention, and assessment for most appropriate levels of care. The Lead Clinician is also responsible for providing case management activities including discharge planning, referrals to other services, collaborating with the attending physician, nurse and other staff, arranging appointments, conducting utilization reviews, and coordinating aftercare services.

Locations

Folsom

Sacramento

Davis

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health or a related field

Experience: A minimum of two years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting. Experience in patient assessment, family motivation, treatment planning, case management and discharge planning, and communication with external review organizations is required. DBT training is preferred.

Licensures: Current LCSW, LMFT license in good standing required.

Additional Requirements: Complete knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Exceptional organizational skills and engagement skills required. A working knowledge of current evidenced-based practices as related to psychiatric as well as substance abuse treatment is preferred.

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