Outpatient Associate Therapist (driving)

Kaweah Health; Lindsay, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Lindsay, California, is seeking an Outpatient Associate Therapist to join the Mobile Mental Health Clinic on a full-time, day-shift basis. The role centers on direct patient care across age groups, with clinical supervision and inter-disciplinary collaboration.

You will perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning, and collaborate with primary care within an integrated health system. A California driver license and board licensure (ASW/AMFT/APCC) are required.

Qualifications

• Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as ASW/AMFT/APCC.
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire.
• Licensure within six years of hire.
• Valid California Driver's License; DMV report required; no driving infractions in 5 years.
• Experience in behavioral health settings; pediatric/adolescent/adult counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients.
• Collaborate with primary care in an integrated health care environment.
• Utilize interpreter services to support patient needs.
• Document clinical encounters in the medical record.
• Adhere to laws, ethics, and guidelines; ensure patient satisfaction.
• Participate in supervision and clinical training.
• Address developmental, linguistic, and cultural needs of patients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Documentation in medical records

Bilingual preferred

Education

Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences (ASW/AMFT/APCC)

Job description

## Outpatient Associate Therapist (driving)Apply: Lindsay, California: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000002153Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.**Benefits Eligible**Full-Time Benefit Eligible**Work Shift**Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)**Department**7186 RHC-Lindsay Mobile Mental Health ClinicThe Outpatient Associate Therapist is part of the interdisciplinary team who provides direct assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, clinical interventions, and psycho-education to patients. The Outpatient Associate Therapist practices under clinical supervision, and is familiar with and has expertise in a variety of treatment modalities. Works with patients across the spectrum of development including geriatrics, adults, adolescents, and children while demonstrating cross cultural competence. Majority of the position is spent in direct patient care.QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required:Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.Licensure within six years of hire/transfer. Failure to receive licensure within this time frame will result in termination of employment.Valid California Drivers License. Must provide DMV report prior to offer being made. No driving infractions 5 years prior to hire or during time in this job. Infractions include DUI, Suspended or Revoked License, Reckless Driving. Experience Required: Previous experience with population to be served and/or work in a behavioral health setting. Preferred: One or more years of experience providing child, adolescent and/or adult counseling. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Experienced in various treatment modalities including individual, group, and/or family systems. Proficient in treating patient’s across developmental stages. Ability to identify and implement treatment modalities that will best serve the patient’s needs. Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in patients’ medical record. Good writing and verbal skills. Demonstrates knowledgeable of community resources. Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to patients. Bilingual preferred.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Provides a professional interpretation/evaluation of patient's presentation and recommend a course of treatment. Completes a timely assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Collaborates with primary care specialties and provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding patient interactions, sociocultural determinants and community resources. Utilizes a variety of interpreter services to support the needs of patients. Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient's clinical care. Provides excellent customer/patient satisfaction. Complies with organizational, departmental, and state/federal practice guidelines. Abides by all laws, rules, ethics, and codes applicable to the services provided. Participates in clinical training, individual and group supervision. Consults with clinical supervisor and/or medical director as needed. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned.**Pay Range**$38.92 -$58.38