Lead Licensed Clinician, Outpatient Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sierra Vista Hospital in California is seeking a Lead Licensed Clinician for the Outpatient Department. The senior role serves as primary contact in the absence of program leadership and mentors other clinicians.

The position involves direct treatment activities (individual, family, group), treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, referrals, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure services align with each patient’s plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, mental health or a related field.
• A minimum of two years direct clinical experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting.
• Current LCSW, LMFT license in good standing required.
• DBT training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment activities to patients, including individual, family, group or couples therapy.
• Perform treatment planning, crisis intervention and assessment for levels of care.
• Conduct case management activities including discharge planning, referrals and aftercare coordination.
• Collaborate with attending physician, nurse and other staff to ensure clinically appropriate services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Engagement skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Sierra Vista Hospital in California is seeking a Lead Licensed Clinician for the Outpatient Department. The senior role serves as primary contact in the absence of program leadership and mentors other clinicians.

The position involves direct treatment activities (individual, family, group), treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management, discharge planning, referrals, and coordination with physicians and staff to ensure services align with each patient’s plan.