Lead Clinician, Licensed

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx

401K with match

SoFi student loans

Career development

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in California seeks a Lead Licensed Clinician for the Outpatient Department. This senior clinical role acts as the department's primary contact when the Program Manager/Director is unavailable and mentors other clinicians, aiding in staff training.

You will deliver direct treatment, develop individualized plans, and oversee case management, discharge planning, referrals, utilization reviews, and aftercare coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead contact for the department in the absence of the Program Manager/Director.
• Mentor for other clinicians and assist with training of new staff.
• Provide direct treatment (individual, family, group or couples) per patient plan.
• Perform case management: discharge planning, referrals, and coordination with staff.
• Arrange appointments, conduct utilization reviews, and coordinate aftercare.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Engagement skills

Evidence-based practices knowledge

DBT training

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

LCSW or LMFT license

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.

Sierra Vista Offers

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Why is Sierra Vista Hospital a great place to work?

• Dynamic people
• Team-oriented environment
• Opportunity for advancement
• Great training program for new grads!
• Rewarding career opportunities