Licensed Mental Health Therapist

MDA Edge; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for a diverse clientele. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create effective treatment plans, offering outpatient psychotherapy, and supporting families through various therapeutic interventions. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in a related field, relevant licensure, and a commitment to quality service and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Experience with severe mental health conditions and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates clinical treatment programs for mental illnesses.
• Provides outpatient psychotherapy and collaborates with physicians.
• Maintains confidential records and charts treatment progress.

Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Psychotherapy

Crisis Intervention

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of DSM-V

Treatment Planning

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Education

Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

Provides mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention services for adult and/or child members presenting with a broad range of mental health needs. Collaborates with treating physicians and a multidisciplinary team to plan and direct individual treatment programs. Preference for candidates with several years of experience, bilingual abilities, and residing in Fremont, California or surrounding areas.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates clinical treatment programs for members with mental illnesses.
• Participates in staff conferences to select, plan, and evaluate treatment programs.
• Provides outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families on treatment adherence and medication compliance within scope of practice.
• May administer specialized therapeutic procedures.
• Supports members' families and may develop psychoeducational classes and groups.
• Prepares intake summaries, treatment plans, case summaries, and maintains confidential records.
• Charts treatment progress in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Participates in department on-call rotation if required.
• Collaborates with physicians on medication screening and evaluation.
• Utilizes community resources to meet treatment needs.
• May develop behavioral medicine and health psychology programs, including in primary care settings.
• Provides consultation to other care providers and health educators.
• Supervises eligible post-graduate trainees if qualified.
• Supports members' families with treatment explanations and adherence strategies.
• Refers members and families to external resources as needed.
• Participates in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Reports safety concerns to mandated agencies.

Secondary Functions:

• EMDR specialty.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensed in California as LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC, with endorsement within 24 months of hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with DSM-V diagnosis.
• Experience with severe mental health conditions (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia).
• Skilled in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of social service agencies, regulations, and confidentiality standards.
• Participation in on-call rotation may be required.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices and psychotherapy research.
• Understanding of bio-psycho-social factors affecting mental health.
• Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning skills.
• Proficiency in individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Professional maturity and ethical integrity.
• Commitment to quality service and teamwork.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual abilities.
• Post-licensure experience in outpatient or inpatient psychiatric settings.
• Experience in crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethical integrity, and commitment to quality and teamwork.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and developing treatment plans, and in psychotherapy modalities.